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Ex-Central African Republic minister denies involvement in war crimes at ICC hearing

August 22, 2023

Ex-Central African Republic minister denies involvement in war crimes at ICC hearing

Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka, a former government minister from the Central African Republic, denied his involvement in war crimes at his pretrial hearing at the ICC.

Wealthy dentist who fatally shot wife on African safari sentenced to life in prison

August 22, 2023

Wealthy dentist who fatally shot wife on African safari sentenced to life in prison

Lawrence Rudolph, a wealthy Pennsylvania dentist, was sentenced to life in prison Monday after he was found guilty of murder and fraud earlier this month.

Wagner head Prigozhin says mercenary group making Russia ‘greater,’ Africa ‘freer’ in new recruitment video

August 21, 2023

Wagner head Prigozhin says mercenary group making Russia ‘greater,’ Africa ‘freer’ in new recruitment video

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a Telegram video posted Monday that the mercenary force was making Russia "greater" and Africa "freer" while giving "hell" to terrorist groups.

Pope Francis calls for a peaceful end to Niger’s crisis following the country's military coup

August 21, 2023

Pope Francis calls for a peaceful end to Niger’s crisis following the country's military coup

While countries in West Africa have threatened to restore order in Niger with foreign armed forces, Pope Francis is calling for a peaceful solution.

Michigan dad speaks out about Nigerian sextortion suspects who led son to take his own life

August 18, 2023

Michigan dad speaks out about Nigerian sextortion suspects who led son to take his own life

Two Nigerian brothers pleaded not guilty Thursday to alleged sextortion crimes that led to 17-year-old Jordan DeMay's 2022 suicide. His father spoke out after the hearing.

Democracy may end in Africa if coup becomes successful in Niger, politician says

August 18, 2023

Democracy may end in Africa if coup becomes successful in Niger, politician says

Mutinous soldiers have arrested democratically elected Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum. A politician said he fears that a successful coup may end democracy in Africa as a whole.

West Africa left with few options to restore order in Niger after junta takes on threats of foreign invasion

August 17, 2023

West Africa left with few options to restore order in Niger after junta takes on threats of foreign invasion

Nations in West Africa, which threatened to invade Niger’s junta, met in Ghana to discuss next steps after coup leaders ignored demands to step down.

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor faces indictment as graft charges escalate

August 17, 2023

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor faces indictment as graft charges escalate

Nigeria's suspended central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, is scheduled to make an appearance in an Abuja high court, where he is expected to respond to a 20-count indictment.

Over 60 migrants who departed Senegal for Spain in monthlong voyage feared dead

August 17, 2023

Over 60 migrants who departed Senegal for Spain in monthlong voyage feared dead

Dozens of migrants who departed Senegal for Spain on July 10 are feared to be dead. About 38 passengers of the migrant boat were rescued off the coast of West Africa near Cape Verde.

Nigerian military helicopter that crashed while on a rescue mission reportedly shot down, possibly by gangs

August 16, 2023

Nigerian military helicopter that crashed while on a rescue mission reportedly shot down, possibly by gangs

The entire crew of a wrecked military helicopter in Nigeria died while on a mission to save troops under attack. Witnesses said the aircraft was shot down by gunmen.