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UN suspends withdrawal of African Union troops from terror-ravaged Somalia

November 9, 2023

UN suspends withdrawal of African Union troops from terror-ravaged Somalia

The United Nations Security Council suspended Thursday the withdrawal of African Union troops from Somalia, where conflicts with an al-Qaeda affiliate remain ongoing.

Nigerian president approves controversial budget that covers presidential yacht, SUVs for top officials

November 9, 2023

Nigerian president approves controversial budget that covers presidential yacht, SUVs for top officials

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed off on a supplementary budget that includes funding for a presidential yacht and SUVs for his wife and top federal officials.

Hunting behavior of cheetahs is altered by warming weather, study finds

November 8, 2023

Hunting behavior of cheetahs is altered by warming weather, study finds

Warming weather is causing increased conflicts between cheetahs and other African predators, leading to a reduction in food availability for the cheetah population.

South Africa to issue formal reprimand to Israeli ambassador

November 8, 2023

South Africa to issue formal reprimand to Israeli ambassador

South Africa will issue a "demarche," or formal reprimand, to the ambassador of Israel, Eliav Belotsercovsky. The reason for the reprimand was not provided.

Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

November 7, 2023

Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

The Kenyan government has announced a new initiative which seeks to call on civic pride and environmental consciousness in order to work together on an ambitious tree planting effort.

14 dead following drone strikes near Malian rebel stronghold

November 7, 2023

14 dead following drone strikes near Malian rebel stronghold

At least 14 people, several of whom were local officials, have been killed by drone strikes near Kidal, Mali, according to the town's mayor.

Blinken urges Congo, Rwanda to de-escalate border conflict

November 7, 2023

Blinken urges Congo, Rwanda to de-escalate border conflict

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to de-escalate a conflict along the countries' shared border, which has displaced millions.

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

November 6, 2023

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

Torrential rains wreaked havoc on transport, infrastructure, and homes across Kenya and Somalia, leaving at least 30 dead, and more than 2,400 stranded.

Spain's Canary Islands see record numbers of African migrants seeking better lives

November 5, 2023

Spain's Canary Islands see record numbers of African migrants seeking better lives

The number of migrants leaving west Africa and reaching Spain's Canary Islands, nearly 60 miles from the west coast of Morocco, has passed record levels set in 2006.

More ruins of ancient Roman port city found beneath Moroccan capital

November 3, 2023

More ruins of ancient Roman port city found beneath Moroccan capital

Archaeologists digging near Morocco's capital have excavated more ruins of what was likely once a port city controlled by the Roman Empire.