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Nigerian extremists abduct at least 200 people, mostly women and children

March 7, 2024

Nigerian extremists abduct at least 200 people, mostly women and children

200 people, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, were abducted by Islamic extremists while searching for firewood near the Chad border.

United Nations raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, mostly due to violence

March 7, 2024

United Nations raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, mostly due to violence

The United Nations’ refugee chief has raised a new alert over 780,000 displaced people in Mozambique due to a seven-year insurgency by a jihadi group in the north.

Morocco begins closing famous public baths 3 days a week in effort to conserve water during drought

March 7, 2024

Morocco begins closing famous public baths 3 days a week in effort to conserve water during drought

In Morocco, severe droughts and water scarcity due to climate change have led authorities to mandate three-day closures of the country's famous public baths.

Senegal sets March 24 election date after controversial delay

March 6, 2024

Senegal sets March 24 election date after controversial delay

The Senegalese government on Wednesday issued a statement setting March 24 as the new date of the country's delayed presidential election.

Private plane crash kills 5, injures 2 in Burkina Faso

March 6, 2024

Private plane crash kills 5, injures 2 in Burkina Faso

A private aircraft crashed Wednesday in Burkina Faso with seven people aboard, killing five and injuring the other two, according to authorities.

World's largest hunger crisis looms in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, UN official warns

March 6, 2024

World's largest hunger crisis looms in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, UN official warns

A conflict between rival generals in Sudan has escalated into a crisis, risking the world's largest hunger emergency, according to Cindy McCain, the top U.N. food official.

Exiled South Sudanese academic charged in scheme to traffic weapons, overthrow government

March 5, 2024

Exiled South Sudanese academic charged in scheme to traffic weapons, overthrow government

Peter Biar Ajak, 40, has been charged in Arizona in connection with a conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons in a bid to overthrow the South Sudanese government.

Ghana's president delays action on controversial anti-LGBTQ bill until Supreme Court issues challenge

March 5, 2024

Ghana's president delays action on controversial anti-LGBTQ bill until Supreme Court issues challenge

Ghana's president has announced that his government will await a Supreme Court ruling before deciding on a bill that aims to further criminalize LGBTQ actions in the country.

2 killed in midair plane collision above national park, Kenya police say

March 5, 2024

2 killed in midair plane collision above national park, Kenya police say

Two people were killed when two planes collided midair above Nairobi National Park, police said on Tuesday. The crash involved an aircraft carrying 44 passengers.

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

March 4, 2024

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.