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Moroccan authorities plan new laws to combat art forgeries in growing market

February 5, 2024

Moroccan authorities plan new laws to combat art forgeries in growing market

Ministry of Culture, National Foundation of Museums, and top prosecutor meet in Morocco in a bid to crack down on sales of forged artwork.

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

February 5, 2024

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

Zamzam refugee camp in northern Darfur facing severe malnutrition and life threatening medical issues as 13 children are dying per day.

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead at 82

February 5, 2024

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead at 82

Namibian President Hage Geingob, who had held his country's highest office since 2015, died Sunday while being treated for cancer. He was 82.

Senegal imposes internet restriction as lawmakers consider extending president's tenure

February 5, 2024

Senegal imposes internet restriction as lawmakers consider extending president's tenure

Senegal's government has imposed restrictions on mobile internet access and cracked down on protests as lawmakers debate a bill to extend President Macky Sall's term.

Migrants in repatriation center in Italy arrested for rioting after Guinean migrant commits suicide

February 5, 2024

Migrants in repatriation center in Italy arrested for rioting after Guinean migrant commits suicide

Rome police have arrested 14 migrants in connection with a riot in an Italian repatriation center during which property was destroyed and three officers were injured.

Three injured in Paris knife and hammer attack

February 3, 2024

Three injured in Paris knife and hammer attack

A knife attack early on Saturday inside a large Paris train station left three people injured, one of whom was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening wounds.

Starvation deaths reported in Sudan Civil War, UN food agency says

February 2, 2024

Starvation deaths reported in Sudan Civil War, UN food agency says

The United Nations' food agency acknowledged Friday reports of starvation-induced deaths in Sudan amid a mass-casualty civil war between military and paramilitary forces.

Fire caused by gas explosion kills 3, injures more than 270 in Kenya

February 2, 2024

Fire caused by gas explosion kills 3, injures more than 270 in Kenya

At least 3 people are dead and more than 270 injured after a gas truck explosion in a Kenya neighborhood triggered a massive fire, destroying homes and warehouses.

Morocco arrests 30 in newborn trafficking bust

February 1, 2024

Morocco arrests 30 in newborn trafficking bust

Moroccan authorities have reportedly arrested some 30 people this week as part of a wide-ranging blackmail and human trafficking investigation.

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its central bank to address deficits. Experts call that risky

January 31, 2024

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its central bank to address deficits. Experts call that risky

Critics allege that Saied has sought to undermine Tunisia's institutions since assuming power, and argue that the move could hasten inflation.