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Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims

May 8, 2024

Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims

The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region's ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting trees.

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

May 7, 2024

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.

Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

May 7, 2024

Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

May 6, 2024

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.

Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions

May 6, 2024

Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions

Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

May 6, 2024

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

May 6, 2024

Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.

A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes

May 3, 2024

A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes

8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.

Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

May 3, 2024

Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

May 3, 2024

Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.