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Kenya pays tribute to marathon world-record holder Kelvin Kiptum at state funeral

February 23, 2024

Kenya pays tribute to marathon world-record holder Kelvin Kiptum at state funeral

Kenya's world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this month, was honored with a state funeral attended by hundreds on Friday.

UN report details widespread sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict, potentially constituting war crimes

February 23, 2024

UN report details widespread sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict, potentially constituting war crimes

The UN human rights office released a report on Friday detailing widespread sexual violence, including rape, in Sudan's ongoing conflict, potentially constituting war crimes.

Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region

February 21, 2024

Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey, focusing on improving maritime capabilities to counter Ethiopia's moves in Somaliland, officials say.

Zimbabwe launches emergency polio vaccination campaign after 3 cases detected

February 20, 2024

Zimbabwe launches emergency polio vaccination campaign after 3 cases detected

Zimbabwe began an emergency campaign Tuesday to vaccinate over 4 million children against polio after three cases of the disease were detected.

At least 2 dozen Congolese civilians killed by ISIS-linked rebels this week

February 20, 2024

At least 2 dozen Congolese civilians killed by ISIS-linked rebels this week

Islamic State-linked rebels with the Allied Democratic Forces have reportedly killed at least two dozen Congolese civilians in separate attacks this week.

South Africa schedules election as Mandela's party fights to retain 30-year majority

February 20, 2024

South Africa schedules election as Mandela's party fights to retain 30-year majority

South Africa has set a national election date of May 29, with this year's vote expected to be a serious test of the long-ruling African National Congress' stranglehold on power.

Suspects in Kenyan starvation cult case to be hospitalized after hunger strike

February 20, 2024

Suspects in Kenyan starvation cult case to be hospitalized after hunger strike

A Kenyan magistrate ordered doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 of his followers to be hospitalized after they appeared visibly frail in court following a hunger strike.

Trial begins in Rome for Egyptian security officials accused of student's abduction and murder

February 20, 2024

Trial begins in Rome for Egyptian security officials accused of student's abduction and murder

In 2016, Italian doctoral student Giulio Regeni was abducted and killed in Cairo. Four Egyptian security officials, accused in his death, have gone on trial.

Guinea's military dissolves government abruptly, announcing plan for new administration

February 20, 2024

Guinea's military dissolves government abruptly, announcing plan for new administration

Military leaders in Guinea have dissolved the government without explanation and announced plans to appoint a new one. Guinea has been under military rule since 2021.

Nigerians protest over skyrocketing inflation as local currency hits record low value

February 19, 2024

Nigerians protest over skyrocketing inflation as local currency hits record low value

Nigeria is facing one of West Africa's worst economic crises in years with an inflation rate of 29.9% as the naira, Nigeria's currency, plummeted to 1,524 to $1.