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Kenyan lawyers protest against President Ruto's alleged judicial interference

January 12, 2024

Kenyan lawyers protest against President Ruto's alleged judicial interference

Kenyan lawyers have staged a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi protesting against perceived judicial interference by President William Ruto, officials say.

African Catholic priests tell Pope Francis they refuse to bless same-sex couples

January 11, 2024

African Catholic priests tell Pope Francis they refuse to bless same-sex couples

The symposium of African national bishops conferences sent a statement to Pope Francis stating they refuse to give blessings to same-sex couples.

Burundi deports Rwandans, closes border, alleging nation backs 'terrorist' rebel group

January 11, 2024

Burundi deports Rwandans, closes border, alleging nation backs 'terrorist' rebel group

Burundi is closing its border with Rwanda and deporting Rwandan nationals over the country's alleged support for the RED-Tabara group, designated in Burundi as a terrorist organization.

Fetterman blasts South Africa 'genocide' case against Israel amid unrest, crime: 'Sit this one out'

January 11, 2024

Fetterman blasts South Africa 'genocide' case against Israel amid unrest, crime: 'Sit this one out'

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., blasted South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, saying the country should focus on unrest on its continent.

Gambia's soccer team makes emergency landing after plane loses oxygen

January 11, 2024

Gambia's soccer team makes emergency landing after plane loses oxygen

A chartered flight carrying Gambia's national soccer team made an emergency landing Wednesday after the plane suddenly lost oxygen.

1 dead, 5 abducted after Somali al-Qaeda affiliates attack UN helicopter

January 10, 2024

1 dead, 5 abducted after Somali al-Qaeda affiliates attack UN helicopter

Al-Shabab militants killed one person and abducted five others after attacking a United Nations helicopter that made an emergency landing in central Somalia.

Democratic Republic of the Congo upholds president's reelection, rejects opposition candidate's annulment bid

January 9, 2024

Democratic Republic of the Congo upholds president's reelection, rejects opposition candidate's annulment bid

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's constitutional court on Tuesday reaffirmed President Felix Tshisekedi's electoral victory, bucking challengers' logistical concerns.

Kenyan court gives prosecutors ultimatum in case against alleged starvation cult leader

January 9, 2024

Kenyan court gives prosecutors ultimatum in case against alleged starvation cult leader

A Kenyan court warned prosecutors Tuesday that it will release, among others, alleged doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, if he is not charged in two weeks.

Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices

January 8, 2024

Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu on Monday over her alleged use of a private bank account for state transactions.

With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record

January 5, 2024

With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record

Renowned Ghanaian chef Abdul-Razak is currently at a hotel in Tamala, Ghana, seeking to dethrone Irish chef Alan Fisher for the world record for marathon cooking.