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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

April 26, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

April 26, 2024

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.

Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations

April 26, 2024

Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations

Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

April 25, 2024

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

April 25, 2024

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

April 25, 2024

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

April 25, 2024

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

April 25, 2024

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

April 25, 2024

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

April 24, 2024

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.