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ISIS-linked rebels kill at least 26 in Congolese city

October 24, 2023

ISIS-linked rebels kill at least 26 in Congolese city

Extremist rebels with Islamic State ties have reportedly killed at least 26 people — most of whom were shot in their homes — in Oicha, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

German tourist found alive 3 days after disappearing in Zimbabwe national park

October 24, 2023

German tourist found alive 3 days after disappearing in Zimbabwe national park

A German tourist who went missing in Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park has been found alive and in "good health" after three days, according to authorities.

France completely vacates military base in northern Niger as military rule continues

October 23, 2023

France completely vacates military base in northern Niger as military rule continues

France has finished withdrawing troops from a military base in Niger, part of a planned exit from the country following a successful military coup.

6 dead, 100 injured in stadium stampede on Kenyan holiday

October 20, 2023

6 dead, 100 injured in stadium stampede on Kenyan holiday

At least six people have been reported dead and another 100 injured following a stampede at a Kenyan stadium during Mashujaa Day festivities.

In Niger, lawyers call for deposed president's release after junta claims it thwarted house arrest escape

October 20, 2023

In Niger, lawyers call for deposed president's release after junta claims it thwarted house arrest escape

Lawyers for deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum have called for his release from house arrest after learning the country's military junta claimed it prevented an escape attempt.

Education for Rwanda’s refugee children under threat due to reduced UN funding

October 20, 2023

Education for Rwanda’s refugee children under threat due to reduced UN funding

A United Nations agency has announced massive funding cuts that would jeopardize the education, food, and health care for tens of thousands of refugees in Rwanda.

Pakistani journalist's widow files wrongful death suit against elite Kenyan policing unit

October 18, 2023

Pakistani journalist's widow files wrongful death suit against elite Kenyan policing unit

Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kenya's General Service Unit.

Major South African coal plant fires back up as officials aim to ease mass power outages

October 18, 2023

Major South African coal plant fires back up as officials aim to ease mass power outages

South African officials are banking on the gradual recovery of the coal-fired Kusile power station, one of the nation's largest, to assist in reducing the severity of ongoing blackouts.

Foreign tourists, local guide killed in attack at Ugandan national park

October 17, 2023

Foreign tourists, local guide killed in attack at Ugandan national park

Two foreign tourists and a local guide at Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park were reportedly killed by rebels based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

UN peacekeepers withdraw from northern Mali as violence risk escalates

October 17, 2023

UN peacekeepers withdraw from northern Mali as violence risk escalates

U.N. peacekeepers started vacating two bases in northern Mali on Monday, part of a forced withdrawal from the increasingly unstable nation.