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Kenyan High Court blocks anti-gang task force's deployment to Haiti, despite parliamentary approval

November 16, 2023

Kenyan High Court blocks anti-gang task force's deployment to Haiti, despite parliamentary approval

The Kenyan High Court on Thursday extended a block on the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti to establish a multinational anti-gang security force.

Madagascar's capital imposes curfew amid pre-election unrest

November 15, 2023

Madagascar's capital imposes curfew amid pre-election unrest

Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, has implemented a nighttime curfew in the leadup to a controversial presidential election whose opponents have taken to burning polling stations.

Activist's killing puts Zimbabwe in 'dangerous direction,' opposition leader says

November 15, 2023

Activist's killing puts Zimbabwe in 'dangerous direction,' opposition leader says

Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa warned Wednesday of the country's precarious human rights situation after an activist was found murdered under concerning circumstances.

Wildebeest fights for its life as determined crocodile attacks — all caught on video by tour guide

November 15, 2023

Wildebeest fights for its life as determined crocodile attacks — all caught on video by tour guide

A tour group got quite the show after spotting a wildebeest and a crocodile fighting in a river in Tanzania in East Africa. See this video of a struggle that went on for hours.

Wildebeest fights back after crocodile attacks it in rushing Tanzania river

November 15, 2023

Wildebeest fights back after crocodile attacks it in rushing Tanzania river

A tour group caught the dramatic moment that a wildebeest tried to fight back after a crocodile clamped down on its tail in the Mara River in Tanzania. See the standoff — and how it ended.

At least 44 villagers killed in separate attacks by ISIS-linked Congolese rebels

November 14, 2023

At least 44 villagers killed in separate attacks by ISIS-linked Congolese rebels

Allied Democratic Forces militants have reportedly killed at least 44 civilians over the past three days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's volatile, conflict-ravaged east.

Wagner-backed Malian forces seize control of rebel stronghold, state media claims

November 14, 2023

Wagner-backed Malian forces seize control of rebel stronghold, state media claims

Mali's military has reportedly overtaken Kidal, a town in the country's north long considered a stronghold for separatist Tuareg rebels.

Space station astronaut spots ‘ghostly’ image staring at them from Earth

November 11, 2023

Space station astronaut spots ‘ghostly’ image staring at them from Earth

An astronaut on the International Space Station snapped a photo of a Sahara Desert volcanic pit in Chad that resembles a human skull, NASA photos show.

Kenya doomsday cult leader found guilty of illegal filming, but yet to be charged over mass deaths

November 10, 2023

Kenya doomsday cult leader found guilty of illegal filming, but yet to be charged over mass deaths

Kenyan doomsday pastor preached starvation as a means to Jesus Christ, and is suspected of encouraging the suicide deaths of hundreds of followers, whose bodies were found on his property.

30 taken hostage by suspected Islamic extremists in central Mali bus attack

November 10, 2023

30 taken hostage by suspected Islamic extremists in central Mali bus attack

Suspected Islamic extremists are believed to be holding about 30 Dogon men hostage following attacks on several public passenger buses in central Mali.