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Nigerian police officer sentenced to death for killing pregnant lawyer in landmark verdict

October 9, 2023

Nigerian police officer sentenced to death for killing pregnant lawyer in landmark verdict

A Nigerian court sentenced a police officer to death for the fatal shooting of a lawyer in Lagos, a move that has been widely commended as a punitive response to misconduct.

Sudan and Iran restore diplomatic relations after 7-year hiatus

October 9, 2023

Sudan and Iran restore diplomatic relations after 7-year hiatus

Sudan and Iran have jointly announced the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two nations, ending a seven-year period of severed ties.

Kenya's high court temporarily blocks deployment of security forces abroad amid constitutional challenge

October 9, 2023

Kenya's high court temporarily blocks deployment of security forces abroad amid constitutional challenge

Kenya's high court has issued a temporary injunction, lasting two weeks, preventing the deployment of the country's security forces to foreign nations.

Deadly floods in Cameroon's capital kill 27, injure dozens amid rescue efforts

October 9, 2023

Deadly floods in Cameroon's capital kill 27, injure dozens amid rescue efforts

A flood in Cameroon's capital resulted in at least 27 deaths and more than 50 individuals reportedly injured, as confirmed by authorities on Monday.

15 dead in eastern Congo after bomb brought home by children explodes

October 9, 2023

15 dead in eastern Congo after bomb brought home by children explodes

In eastern Congo, children found a bomb while playing outside and later brought the device home. While adults were inspecting the device, an explosion occurred, which caused 15 deaths.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara dismisses PM and dissolves government in major reshuffle

October 6, 2023

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara dismisses PM and dissolves government in major reshuffle

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has initiated a significant government reshuffle by removing the country's prime minister and dissolving the existing government.

US resumes food aid to Ethiopia after months-long moratorium

October 5, 2023

US resumes food aid to Ethiopia after months-long moratorium

The Agency for International Development announced Thursday that it is resuming food deliveries to Ethiopia, four months after assistance was withheld over a widespread theft scheme.

Ambassador claims Libyan floods may provide roadmap to political stability

October 5, 2023

Ambassador claims Libyan floods may provide roadmap to political stability

Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland on Thursday claimed flooding that devastated Derna last month has renewed calls to unify the North African nation's fractured institutions.

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine briefly detained upon return, claims house arrest

October 5, 2023

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine briefly detained upon return, claims house arrest

Ugandan security forces briefly held opposition figure Bobi Wine and thwarted a planned street demonstration by his supporters who had intended to greet him at the airport.

Kenya awaiting parliamentary approval to deploy UN-backed anti-gang force to Haiti

October 4, 2023

Kenya awaiting parliamentary approval to deploy UN-backed anti-gang force to Haiti

A Kenyan-led, U.N.-approved peacekeeping mission to combat rampant violence in Haiti must still be approved by the African nation's parliament before taking effect.