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Fugitive wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya

January 31, 2024

Fugitive wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya

A fugitive wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and then leaving her body in a parked car at a Boston airport has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ron DeSantis calls for Ilhan Omar’s deportation, expulsion from Congress for ‘Somalia First’ comments

January 30, 2024

Ron DeSantis calls for Ilhan Omar’s deportation, expulsion from Congress for ‘Somalia First’ comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to be expelled from Congress and deported over a controversial speech she gave to constituents over the weekend.

6 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued from ship hijacked by Somali pirates by Seychelles Defense Forces

January 29, 2024

6 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued from ship hijacked by Somali pirates by Seychelles Defense Forces

Seychelles defense forces and coast guard rescued six fishermen Monday from a vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates two days before.

3 countries withdraw from Africa's ECOWAS economic bloc

January 29, 2024

3 countries withdraw from Africa's ECOWAS economic bloc

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all run by military juntas, have jointly announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States.

Gunmen kill 52, injure 64 in disputed South Sudan territory

January 29, 2024

Gunmen kill 52, injure 64 in disputed South Sudan territory

52 people have been reported dead following an attack by gunmen in South Sudan's oil-rich Abyei region, the subject of a territorial dispute with Sudan.

Italy's Meloni opens Africa summit with plans to curb dangerous migration

January 29, 2024

Italy's Meloni opens Africa summit with plans to curb dangerous migration

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted a summit of African leaders on Monday, aiming to address migration flows, energy diversification and Europe-Africa ties.

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

January 26, 2024

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

A variety of regional and international groups allege that Somaliland's agreement to grant maritime access to landlocked Ethiopia is a violation of international law.

New York watchdog accuses Burkina Faso of war crimes through drone strikes, citing civilian casualties

January 25, 2024

New York watchdog accuses Burkina Faso of war crimes through drone strikes, citing civilian casualties

A New York-based watchdog has accused Burkina Faso's security forces of killing at least 60 civilians in three drone strikes last year, potentially constituting war crimes.

UK museums return looted artifacts to Ghana under long-term loan arrangement

January 25, 2024

UK museums return looted artifacts to Ghana under long-term loan arrangement

Two British museums, the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, are returning looted gold and silver artifacts to Ghana through a long-term loan arrangement.

Mass grave found in Rwanda 3 decades after genocide, official says

January 25, 2024

Mass grave found in Rwanda 3 decades after genocide, official says

The remains of 119 people believed to be victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide have been discovered in the country's south. Authorities continue to uncover mass graves.