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Kenya folds in aviation dispute, will continue accepting Air Tanzania cargo flights

January 16, 2024

Kenya folds in aviation dispute, will continue accepting Air Tanzania cargo flights

Kenya will allow cargo flights from neighboring Tanzania after the East African nation threatened to ban passenger flights to Dar es Salaam.

Kenya doomsday cult pastor, followers face charges including murder and child torture

January 16, 2024

Kenya doomsday cult pastor, followers face charges including murder and child torture

Kenya has ordered 95 people from a doomsday cult to be charged with various crimes, including murder, manslaughter, radicalization, cruelty and child torture.

8 confirmed dead, 100 missing after Nigerian boat capsizes

January 16, 2024

8 confirmed dead, 100 missing after Nigerian boat capsizes

Eight passengers have been confirmed dead, and around 100 are missing after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria. The incident occurred in the Niger River.

At least 1 dead as Tropical Cyclone Belal batters Mauritius, Réunion

January 15, 2024

At least 1 dead as Tropical Cyclone Belal batters Mauritius, Réunion

Tropical Cyclone Belal tore through the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and Réunion on Monday, leaving at least one person dead, according to the former's government.

Tanzania blocks Kenyan Airways passenger flights in response to Kenya blocking its cargo flights

January 15, 2024

Tanzania blocks Kenyan Airways passenger flights in response to Kenya blocking its cargo flights

Tanzania's recent block of Kenya Airways passenger service was in response to Kenya denying Air Tanzania approval to operate cargo service.

Tunisians protest President Kais Saied for 'democratic backsliding' on anniversary of 2011 revolution

January 15, 2024

Tunisians protest President Kais Saied for 'democratic backsliding' on anniversary of 2011 revolution

Tunisians protested against President Kais Saied on Sunday, accusing him of democratic backsliding and undermining the goals of the 2011 Arab Spring revolution.

Religious, human rights groups urge Blinken to punish Nigeria over mass killings of Christians

January 15, 2024

Religious, human rights groups urge Blinken to punish Nigeria over mass killings of Christians

A group of two dozen human rights groups is calling on the Secretary Blinken to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern after the brutal murder of 200 Christians.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes 'surprise' lion cub: 'We've been keeping a secret'

January 13, 2024

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes 'surprise' lion cub: 'We've been keeping a secret'

A baby lion was born in Oct. 2023, the Fort Worth Zoo announced in a Facebook post on Jan. 11, 2024. The cub named Moja is the first born at the zoo since 2015.

Two U.S Navy sailors missing off coast of Somalia: Central Command

January 12, 2024

Two U.S Navy sailors missing off coast of Somalia: Central Command

According to U.S Central Command, two Navy sailors were reported missing while conducting operations Thursday off the coast of Somalia.

Hundreds of thousands in urgent need of assistance as severe flooding hits Congo

January 12, 2024

Hundreds of thousands in urgent need of assistance as severe flooding hits Congo

The Republic of Congo has been affected by regional flooding caused by rainfall twice the average of the past two years. Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of assistance.