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27 dead in northwest Congo after boat capsizes

October 16, 2023

27 dead in northwest Congo after boat capsizes

At least 27 people have died when a locally made boat travelling along the Congo River capsized as it was headed to the town of Bolomba. Another 70 passengers remain missing.

Uganda president declares ban on used clothing imports from the West, says items are coming from dead people

October 16, 2023

Uganda president declares ban on used clothing imports from the West, says items are coming from dead people

The president of Uganda is seeking to ban imports of secondhand clothing from the West including America, citing that the clothes were donated when the previous owner died.

9,000 killed in Sudan within 6 months of war, UN aid chief says

October 16, 2023

9,000 killed in Sudan within 6 months of war, UN aid chief says

Thousands of people have been killed in Sudan within the last six months after tensions between the country’s military and paramilitary group erupted into open warfare.

Congo's president plans gradual easing of military rule in conflict-stricken east

October 13, 2023

Congo's president plans gradual easing of military rule in conflict-stricken east

President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo has announced plans to gradually ease the state of military rule in the conflict-plagued eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri.

Kenyan Cabinet greenlights Haiti peacekeeping force; parliamentary approval still needed

October 13, 2023

Kenyan Cabinet greenlights Haiti peacekeeping force; parliamentary approval still needed

Kenya's Cabinet approved the deployment of 1,000 anti-gang personnel to Haiti, but still must receive parliamentary approval before following through.

Zimbabwean opposition leader calls for reinstatement of 15 expelled lawmakers

October 12, 2023

Zimbabwean opposition leader calls for reinstatement of 15 expelled lawmakers

Zimbabwean opposition head Nelson Chamisa on Thursday called for the reinstatement of 15 lawmakers from his liberal Citizens Coalition for Change party.

Algerian Supreme Court rejects appeals by imprisoned journalist

October 12, 2023

Algerian Supreme Court rejects appeals by imprisoned journalist

The Algerian Supreme Court on Thursday rejected appeals by imprisoned Maghreb Emergent and Radio M owner Ihsane El Kadi, a prominent figure in the nation's pro-democracy movement.

Gunmen abduct Nigerian students, marking third university attack in a month

October 10, 2023

Gunmen abduct Nigerian students, marking third university attack in a month

Four students were abducted by gunmen from a lodge at Nasarawa State University near Abuja, Nigeria. The attack is the third of its kind in the past month.

IMF sees strong support for US-backed quota increase, discusses shareholding structure rebalance

October 10, 2023

IMF sees strong support for US-backed quota increase, discusses shareholding structure rebalance

The IMF announced Tuesday that it has received strong backing for a proposal, supported by the United States, to increase its lending resources without altering its ownership structure.

Congo government calls for East African regional force exit amidst escalating conflict

October 10, 2023

Congo government calls for East African regional force exit amidst escalating conflict

Congo's government spokesperson has declared that the East African regional force must depart the country by December 8 due to a perceived "lack of satisfactory results on the ground."