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Burundian soldiers detained after refusing deployment in fight against rebels in Congo

February 28, 2024

Burundian soldiers detained after refusing deployment in fight against rebels in Congo

Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo in the fight against the M23 rebel group. Clashes have intensified in recent weeks.

Dozens of African migrants found living packed inside store basement, sleeping in shifts

February 28, 2024

Dozens of African migrants found living packed inside store basement, sleeping in shifts

At least 70 African migrants have been discovered living in an illegally converted hostel in Queens New York, where the owner was charging them $300 per month to stay.

Senegalese leaders propose June elections after court rejects president's delay

February 28, 2024

Senegalese leaders propose June elections after court rejects president's delay

Senegalese civic and religious leaders have suggested a new election date for early June after President Macky Sall attempted to delay the elections by 10 months.

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

February 27, 2024

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

Nigerian union workers began a nationwide strike on Tuesday in protest of grave economic conditions, putting crucial services in limbo in Africa's most populous country.

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative

February 27, 2024

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative

The Republic of the Congo began exporting liquified natural gas Tuesday, launching production of its first cargo load since the launch of the Congo LNG project.

Senegal's president estimates coming election date as postponement plans fall through

February 26, 2024

Senegal's president estimates coming election date as postponement plans fall through

Senegalese President Macky Sall said Monday that he anticipates elections will be held before the rainy season, reaffirming claims he'll leave office before his mandate ends.

Rebels kill 9 in Burundi attack

February 26, 2024

Rebels kill 9 in Burundi attack

Nine people were killed in an attack by RED-Tabara rebels in Burundi, with the government accusing neighboring Rwanda of supporting the attack's perpetrators.

UN states meet in Kenya to shape global environmental policy in the face of looming crises

February 26, 2024

UN states meet in Kenya to shape global environmental policy in the face of looming crises

The sixth meeting of the U.N. Environment Assembly has begun in Nairobi, Kenya, where leaders meet to discuss how to tackle the world's environmental crises.

Ferry sinks in Egypt's Nile River, 10 people dead

February 26, 2024

Ferry sinks in Egypt's Nile River, 10 people dead

A ferry carrying day laborers sank in the Nile just outside Cairo, Egypt, killing at least 10 of the 15 people on board. The remaining five people we discharged from the hospital.

Extraditions sought in theft of $600K from South African president

February 23, 2024

Extraditions sought in theft of $600K from South African president

Prosecutors on Friday announced their intent to seek extradition orders and arrests over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's ranch.