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The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco holds Guinness World Record for oldest higher learning institution

September 12, 2024

The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco holds Guinness World Record for oldest higher learning institution

Several universities throughout the world have been operating for thousands of years. One commonly recognized as the world's oldest is the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco.

Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccines donated to fight outbreak in Africa

September 12, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccines donated to fight outbreak in Africa

Countries including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S. have promised to donate mpox vaccines to African nations which are currently battling an outbreak of the disease.

Kenya school dormitory fire kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, death toll may rise

September 6, 2024

Kenya school dormitory fire kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, death toll may rise

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 seriously burned 13 others, according to police. The cause is still under investigation, and they fear the death toll may rise.

Ugandan Olympic runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend, officials say

September 5, 2024

Ugandan Olympic runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend, officials say

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who police say was set ablaze by her boyfriend over a dispute in Kenya after competing in Paris, has died. She was 33.

Ryan Brown, the CEO Of Open Doors US discusses Christian persecution in Nigeria

September 3, 2024

Ryan Brown, the CEO Of Open Doors US discusses Christian persecution in Nigeria

Attacks on Christians in Nigeria have grown at alarming levels, leading to thousands of deaths according to a new report by Open Doors International.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say

September 3, 2024

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend over a disagreement about land in Kenya, police said.

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

August 29, 2024

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including over 80 elephants, and distribute the meat to people; southern Africa currently faces a severe drought.

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says

August 27, 2024

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says

At least 30 people were killed and the homes of 50,000 people were damaged or destroyed after Sudan's Arbaat Dam collapsed; the nearly 25-mile-long dam was damaged due to heavy rains.

US senators call out NBA's relationship with Rwanda dictator Paul Kagame: 'Putting profit over principle'

August 27, 2024

US senators call out NBA's relationship with Rwanda dictator Paul Kagame: 'Putting profit over principle'

Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) called out the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver for its relationship with Rwanda dictator Paul Kagame in a letter Tuesday.

Botswana unearths 2,492-carat diamond, among largest ever uncovered

August 22, 2024

Botswana unearths 2,492-carat diamond, among largest ever uncovered

A 2,492-carat diamond believed to be one of the largest ever to be unearthed from a mine was uncovered in Botswana, the country's government announced.