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South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

December 12, 2023

South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.

El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt

December 12, 2023

El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi appears all but certain to win re-election, having faced no serious challenger in Tuesday's vote.

102 African migrants, 3 suspected smugglers detained in southern Mexico

December 12, 2023

102 African migrants, 3 suspected smugglers detained in southern Mexico

Mexican authorities reportedly detained two buses carrying 102 African migrants in the country's Oaxaca state Tuesday, alongside three suspected people smugglers.

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for striking Norwegian tanker Strand in latest attack

December 12, 2023

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for striking Norwegian tanker Strand in latest attack

Yemen's Houthi movement struck a Norwegian oil and chemical tanker with a rocket on Monday in its latest attack to protest Israel's military operations in Gaza.

Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial

December 11, 2023

Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial

Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

United Nations ends Mali peacekeeping mission after a decade

December 11, 2023

United Nations ends Mali peacekeeping mission after a decade

The United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in Mali on Monday following a request by the West African nation's military government.

Dangerous rebels claim another Congo town as UN peacekeepers leave country

December 7, 2023

Dangerous rebels claim another Congo town as UN peacekeepers leave country

M23 rebels have reportedly seized the town of Mushaki, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as U.N. peacekeeping forces exit the conflict-ravaged nation.

Sierra Leone questions former president over coup attempt

December 7, 2023

Sierra Leone questions former president over coup attempt

Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has reportedly been called in for questioning in connection with a recent failed coup attempt.

West African high court denies Niger's request for sanctions relief, deems junta illegitimate

December 7, 2023

West African high court denies Niger's request for sanctions relief, deems junta illegitimate

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled against Niger's military junta in its request for sanctions relief, claiming its unconstitutionality gives it no standing to make such demands.

Seychelles declares state of emergency amid deadly flooding, explosives depot blast

December 7, 2023

Seychelles declares state of emergency amid deadly flooding, explosives depot blast

Seychelles declared a state of emergency Thursday after a large blast at an explosives depot further complicated the country's response to deadly flooding.