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2 killed, 3 injured by mortar explosion in eastern Congo

February 15, 2024

2 killed, 3 injured by mortar explosion in eastern Congo

Two South African soldiers were killed and three injured in eastern Congo when a mortar hit their base. The South African National Defence Force is investigating the incident.

Anti-gang task force agreement with Kenya in the works, Haitian government says

February 14, 2024

Anti-gang task force agreement with Kenya in the works, Haitian government says

The Haitian government announced Wednesday its efforts to broker an official agreement with Kenya to deploy police from the African nation on Haiti's streets.

Fugitive accused of killing Massachusetts girlfriend is re-arrested in Kenya after escaping police custody

February 14, 2024

Fugitive accused of killing Massachusetts girlfriend is re-arrested in Kenya after escaping police custody

A murder suspect who fled the U.S. and then escaped police custody in Kenya last week has been re-arrested there Wednesday, authorities announced.

Polish doctor 'safe and sound' after being freed from kidnappers in Chad

February 13, 2024

Polish doctor 'safe and sound' after being freed from kidnappers in Chad

A Polish doctor who had been kidnapped in Chad was released and remains "safe and sound," according to her home country's foreign minister.

3, including teen, killed by security forces as Senegal election protests rage on

February 13, 2024

3, including teen, killed by security forces as Senegal election protests rage on

At least three people, one of whom was 16, were killed by Senegalese security forces amid recent protests over the West African nation's delayed presidential election.

2 boats crash in western Congo; death toll unclear

February 13, 2024

2 boats crash in western Congo; death toll unclear

Two boats collided in the Congo River near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, though reports of potential fatalities in the wreck are conflicting.

Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups

February 12, 2024

Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups

The Central African Republic reported Monday that roughly 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed, militant groups in the country.

Al-Shabab terrorists kill 4 Emirati troops, 1 Bahraini officer in Somali capital

February 12, 2024

Al-Shabab terrorists kill 4 Emirati troops, 1 Bahraini officer in Somali capital

Al-Shabab has claimed an attack that killed four Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer at the General Gordon Military Base in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.

Congolese demonstrators burn US, Belgian flags as tensions flare

February 12, 2024

Congolese demonstrators burn US, Belgian flags as tensions flare

Demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo burned tires and Western nations' flags in protest of their alleged support for Rwanda.

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, set to compete in Paris Olympics, dies in car crash

February 12, 2024

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, set to compete in Paris Olympics, dies in car crash

Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record-holder from Kenya, died in a car crash on Sunday night along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, officials say.