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Uber launches electric bike service in Kenya, aiming for emissions-free platform by 2040

August 31, 2023

Uber launches electric bike service in Kenya, aiming for emissions-free platform by 2040

Uber introduced an electric motorbike service in Kenya, marking its first initiative in Africa as part of the company's global commitment to achieve emissions-free operations by 2040.

168 migrants return to Senegal after Mauritania refuses to accept boat

August 30, 2023

168 migrants return to Senegal after Mauritania refuses to accept boat

168 migrants returned to Senegal on Wednesday after spending nearly a week in limbo aboard a Spanish rescue boat. Mauritanian authorities refused to allow them to disembark.

Zimbabwe's opposition calls for internationally-supervised redo of controversial election

August 29, 2023

Zimbabwe's opposition calls for internationally-supervised redo of controversial election

Zimbabwe's primary opposition party on Tuesday called for a do-over of last week's disputed elections, which would be supervised by neighboring countries.

Nigerian police detain at least 67 people celebrating gay wedding

August 29, 2023

Nigerian police detain at least 67 people celebrating gay wedding

Nigeria police detained at least 67 people at a gay wedding in Delta. Gay people can face up to 14 years in prison under the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act.

In Ethiopia, at least 183 killed in 2 months due to conflict in Amhara region, UN says

August 29, 2023

In Ethiopia, at least 183 killed in 2 months due to conflict in Amhara region, UN says

The human rights situation in Ethiopia has been deteriorating, according to the U.N. Over a hundred people were killed since July amid conflict between the state and the Amhara militia.

Sudanese military leader visits Egypt on 1st trip abroad since war breaks out in Sudan

August 29, 2023

Sudanese military leader visits Egypt on 1st trip abroad since war breaks out in Sudan

Sudanese Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan visited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on his first trip abroad since large-scale conflict broke out between the state and the RSF.

Nigerian troops rescue women, children abducted by Islamic rebels

August 29, 2023

Nigerian troops rescue women, children abducted by Islamic rebels

Dozens of hostages, including toddlers and women, held by Islamic rebel group Boko Haram have been rescued in Nigeria’s northeastern region.

Multi-party coalition criticizes Egyptian government in rare show of dissent

August 28, 2023

Multi-party coalition criticizes Egyptian government in rare show of dissent

Free Current, a new coalition of Egyptian political parties, spoke out against President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi's government for persecuting politicians in a rare act of dissent.

Deadly militia attack in Congo leaves 14 dead amid ongoing unrest in the east

August 28, 2023

Deadly militia attack in Congo leaves 14 dead amid ongoing unrest in the east

Militia fighters launched an attack on a village in northeastern Congo, sparking a clash that resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, the Congolese army revealed on Monday.

Niger’s junta makes military preparations ahead of possible international intervention

August 28, 2023

Niger’s junta makes military preparations ahead of possible international intervention

Niger’s junta has made military preparations to tighten its grip on the country as foreign nations threaten to use force to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.