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Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

April 30, 2024

Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.

45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

April 29, 2024

45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

Flash floods and a landslide have left at least 45 people dead and dozens of others missing in Kenya, reportedly triggered by a clogged railway tunnel.

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

April 29, 2024

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

April 29, 2024

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

April 29, 2024

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

April 29, 2024

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

April 29, 2024

Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.

40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

April 29, 2024

40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.

On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

April 27, 2024

On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack

April 26, 2024

UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack

The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'