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Islamic extremists abduct 42 women in Nigeria, demand ransom

August 24, 2023

Islamic extremists abduct 42 women in Nigeria, demand ransom

Over 40 women were abducted by Islamic rebels believed to be members of the Boko Haram extremist group. The attackers have demanded a ransom for each woman.

Wagner troops mourn Prigozhin following plane crash

August 24, 2023

Wagner troops mourn Prigozhin following plane crash

Mercenaries with the Russia-based Wagner Group, as well as their supporters, are mourning the reported death of group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Thousands of migrants stranded in Niger following coup that led to border closures

August 23, 2023

Thousands of migrants stranded in Niger following coup that led to border closures

Following a coup that overthrew President Mohamad Bazoum, Niger’s neighboring countries have shut border crossings. Thousands of African migrants were left stranded in the country.

Traffic disrupted in Egypt’s Suez Canal after 2 tankers collide

August 23, 2023

Traffic disrupted in Egypt’s Suez Canal after 2 tankers collide

A couple of tankers, flagged by Singapore and the Cayman Islands, have collided in Egypt’s Suez Canal, a waterway vital to global trade. Authorities are working to remove the vessels.

Central African Republic proceeds with new constitution as high court approves referendum results

August 22, 2023

Central African Republic proceeds with new constitution as high court approves referendum results

The Central African Republic is on the brink of adopting a new constitution after receiving validation from the country's high court regarding the outcome of a nationwide referendum.

37 migrants from Senegal return home after surviving a monthlong deadly voyage toward Spain

August 22, 2023

37 migrants from Senegal return home after surviving a monthlong deadly voyage toward Spain

The remaining survivors of a monthlong deadly migration attempt to Spain have returned to Senegal. Only 37 migrants out of a hundred were rescued near Cape Verde.

African Union suspends Niger from its organization until constitutional order restored

August 22, 2023

African Union suspends Niger from its organization until constitutional order restored

Following a coup that overthrew democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the African Union has suspended Niger from all activities organized by the 55-nation bloc.

British police charge former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

August 22, 2023

British police charge former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was charged on Aug. 22, 2023, with bribery. She is accused of accepting bribes in return for awarding multi-million dollar contracts.

Ethiopia to probe alleged killings at Yemen-Saudi border amid human rights concerns

August 22, 2023

Ethiopia to probe alleged killings at Yemen-Saudi border amid human rights concerns

The Ethiopian government announced its intention to investigate a report released by a human rights organization detailing hundreds of alleged killings of Ethiopian nationals.

Kenyan officials explore best way to fight Haitian gang violence

August 22, 2023

Kenyan officials explore best way to fight Haitian gang violence

Kenyan officials are exploring ways to fight back against gang violence in Haiti. The Kenyans met with a group in New York to decide how to best help Haiti.