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Eastern Libyan government holds conference on post-flood reconstruction

November 1, 2023

Eastern Libyan government holds conference on post-flood reconstruction

The eastern Libyan government announced Wednesday that an international conference on the reconstruction of flood-ravaged Derna has commenced.

Israel-Hamas war: Five American aid workers leave Gaza for Egypt through Rafah crossing, hundreds remain

November 1, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Five American aid workers leave Gaza for Egypt through Rafah crossing, hundreds remain

U.S. officials announced that five American aid workers were the only known U.S. citizens who left Gaza for Egypt today, as the war between Israel and Hamas continued.

Kenya hikes fares on Chinese-built railway to tackle mounting debt

November 1, 2023

Kenya hikes fares on Chinese-built railway to tackle mounting debt

Kenya announced a steep increase in passenger fares on its Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway, a 290-mile span of track connecting Nairobi to Mombasa.

Ugandan military captures extremist commander responsible for tourist killings

November 1, 2023

Ugandan military captures extremist commander responsible for tourist killings

Uganda's military said Wednesday that a senior commander of the Allied Democratic Forces, a Congolese rebel group, was captured in connection with the October killings of two tourists.

North Korea shuts down multiple embassies, South Korea speculates financial issues are the reason

November 1, 2023

North Korea shuts down multiple embassies, South Korea speculates financial issues are the reason

North Korea is reportedly shutting down diplomatic missions to a handful of countries around the world, including Uganda, Angola, Spain and Hong Kong.

UN peacekeepers ahead of schedule as they pull out of northern Mali rebel stronghold

October 31, 2023

UN peacekeepers ahead of schedule as they pull out of northern Mali rebel stronghold

United Nations peacekeepers withdrew from Kidal, Mali, on Tuesday. The earlier-than-expected departure has been blamed on growing instability.

Tunisian party leader sentenced to 15 months in prison for terrorism support, incitement

October 31, 2023

Tunisian party leader sentenced to 15 months in prison for terrorism support, incitement

Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of Tunisia's center-right Ennahda Movement, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for incitement and supporting terrorism.

73 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

October 30, 2023

73 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

Over 70 people have been reported missing in Nigeria after a boat carrying traders back from a fish market capsized in the country's north.

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice

October 26, 2023

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice

Sanctions, aimed at pressuring the leaders of a coup in Niger, have hit the nation's people hard

At least 50 kidnapped in Cameroon by gunmen of unknown origin

October 24, 2023

At least 50 kidnapped in Cameroon by gunmen of unknown origin

At least 50 people have been kidnapped in Cameroon in two separate incidents over two days. An unknown armed group is responsible for the attacks.