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Millions in eastern Congo in need of urgent care as humanitarian crisis, sexual violence worsen, UN says

September 6, 2023

Millions in eastern Congo in need of urgent care as humanitarian crisis, sexual violence worsen, UN says

According to an official from the United Nations, the humanitarian situation in eastern Congo has been deteriorating into one of the worst situations the organization has ever seen.

Carbon markets are ‘bogus solutions,’ activist says during the 1st African Climate Summit

September 6, 2023

Carbon markets are ‘bogus solutions,’ activist says during the 1st African Climate Summit

During the first-ever African Climate Summit, a Nigerian environmental activist declared that carbon markets were not the solution to reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases.

Over 5 million displaced in Sudan following monthslong conflict, UN says

September 6, 2023

Over 5 million displaced in Sudan following monthslong conflict, UN says

Monthslong clashes between Sudan’s military and a rival paramilitary force, which erupted in April, have displaced millions of people, according to the U.N.

Jihadis kill over 50 military associates in Burkina Faso

September 5, 2023

Jihadis kill over 50 military associates in Burkina Faso

Over 50 security forces have been reported dead Monday in Burkina Faso's Yatenga province following intense combat with jihadis, according to the West African nation's army.

Oil execs stand trial in Sweden for alleged involvement in Sudanese war crimes

September 5, 2023

Oil execs stand trial in Sweden for alleged involvement in Sudanese war crimes

Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter are standing trial in Sweden for their alleged complicity in war crimes committed under the regime of Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir.

Egypt resumes commercial flights to war-torn Sudan following 5-month hiatus

September 5, 2023

Egypt resumes commercial flights to war-torn Sudan following 5-month hiatus

Direct commercial flights from Egypt to war-torn Sudan have resumed following a meeting between Sudan’s military leader and Egypt’s president over the crisis in Sudan.

Hundreds of African migrants get into mass brawl, leading to blood-stained streets in Israel

September 4, 2023

Hundreds of African migrants get into mass brawl, leading to blood-stained streets in Israel

Eritrean migrants in Israel reportedly destroyed local businesses and got into mass brawls over an event planned for an embassy in Tel Aviv.

South Sudan's president meets with Sudan's top military official in Juba

September 4, 2023

South Sudan's president meets with Sudan's top military official in Juba

South Sudan's president met with Sudan's top military general on Sept. 4, 2023. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a long conflict.

Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border

September 1, 2023

Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border

The Algerian coast guard shot two tourists dead and arrested a third after the group accidentally entered Algerian waters from Morocco on jet skis during their holiday.

Violence during Congolese protests leads to over 40 deaths, 56 injuries

September 1, 2023

Violence during Congolese protests leads to over 40 deaths, 56 injuries

Violence during protests in Congo led to 43 people being killed and 56 other injuries. Over 220 people were arrested following the protests.