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Spain urges Mauritania to allow 168 rescued migrants to disembark Spanish vessel

August 28, 2023

Spain urges Mauritania to allow 168 rescued migrants to disembark Spanish vessel

A Spanish Civil Guard boat, which has been carrying over a hundred rescued migrants for days, is urging Mauritania, the nearest place of safety, to allow the passengers to disembark.

Prigozhin was ‘a villain,’ it’s good for the West that he’s dead: Rebeccah Heinrichs

August 27, 2023

Prigozhin was ‘a villain,’ it’s good for the West that he’s dead: Rebeccah Heinrichs

Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs tells ‘Fox News Live’ about the global repercussions of Wagner group leader’s Yevgeny Prigozhin death.

Niger's junta authorizes entry of troops from Mali, Burkina Faso; French ambassador dismissed

August 25, 2023

Niger's junta authorizes entry of troops from Mali, Burkina Faso; French ambassador dismissed

The Nigerien junta, headed by Brig. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, has authorized troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso to defend it.

Sudan conflict fueling 'humanitarian emergency of epic proportions': UN

August 25, 2023

Sudan conflict fueling 'humanitarian emergency of epic proportions': UN

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Friday that the conflict between two rival Sudanese generals is fanning the flame of “a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions."

Zimbabwe arrests 41 poll monitors, accuses them of trying to rig vote count for opposition

August 24, 2023

Zimbabwe arrests 41 poll monitors, accuses them of trying to rig vote count for opposition

Police in Zimbabwe arrested 41 poll monitors and seized their equipment Thursday, accusing them of attempted interference in the tabulation of the nation's presidential election.

Scores of women, girls in Ethiopia reportedly sexually assaulted, possibly by the military despite peace deal

August 24, 2023

Scores of women, girls in Ethiopia reportedly sexually assaulted, possibly by the military despite peace deal

At least a hundred women and girls have been sexually assaulted despite a peace deal that should have ended conflict in the region of Tigray, Ethiopia, according to a new study.

Gabon gears up for contentious elections as president seeks third term amidst political dynasty debate

August 24, 2023

Gabon gears up for contentious elections as president seeks third term amidst political dynasty debate

As Gabon prepares for a crucial election weekend, the country's capital city, Libreville, braces itself for potential unrest that has marked previous polls.

2 dead in Nigeria after building collapses, many more may be trapped under rubble

August 24, 2023

2 dead in Nigeria after building collapses, many more may be trapped under rubble

A building that collapsed during a downpour has caused two deaths in Abuja, Nigeria. While dozens have been rescued from the rubble, search teams fear many more remain trapped.

Experts warn of possible disinformation surrounding Russian warlord's reported death

August 24, 2023

Experts warn of possible disinformation surrounding Russian warlord's reported death

Experts say the possible death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin could be an assassination or an attempt at disinformation by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Junta’s 3-year plan to transition Niger back to democratic rule a ‘provocation,’ West African bloc says

August 24, 2023

Junta’s 3-year plan to transition Niger back to democratic rule a ‘provocation,’ West African bloc says

Days after a delegation from West Africa’s ECOWAS met with the head of Niger’s junta, a commissioner said the junta's multiyear plan to shift Niger back to democratic rule was too slow.