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June 14, 2023

Kenya starvation cult: Death toll surpasses 300 after more bodies recovered from mass graves

The number of people who died after a Kenyan pastor allegedly ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300, authorities said.

June 13, 2023

Nigerian ruling party holds parliament as new leaders elected

Nigeria's ruling party retained control of parliament, with consensus candidates Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas elected as leaders of each legislative chamber.

June 13, 2023

Boat capsizes in northern Nigeria, killing nearly 100 wedding guests

Police said Tuesday a boat carrying residents who were returning from a wedding ceremony capsized in northern Nigeria, resulting in the death of around 100 people.

June 13, 2023

Second UN peacekeeper dies in Mali attack as extremist threat persists

The United Nations announced on Monday that a second peacekeeper has tragically died from injuries sustained during an attack in Mali's northern Timbuktu region.

June 13, 2023

Fat cat! Woman's pet feline is now the size of an adult male bobcat

Laura Kay of Ontario, Canada, bought her cat Dexter from a breeder — and today he weighs 24.3 pounds — roughly the size of an adult male bobcat. He can only play with dog toys and eat dog treats.

June 13, 2023

Childhood vaccination rates in poor countries beginning to rise after being hit by COVID-19 disruptions

Vaccination rates for children in poor countries have begun to recover after being badly hit by COVID-19 disruptions. Last year 80% of kids got vaccinations for tetanus and pertussis.

June 12, 2023

Deadly attack by militia group claims over 45 lives in eastern Congo's Ituri province

A militia group in the eastern province of Ituri in Congo has carried out a deadly attack, resulting in the deaths of over 45 people and injuring around a dozen others on Monday.

June 10, 2023

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

GOP Rep. Chris Smith is sounding the alarm over what he says is a Biden administration plan to promote abortion in Africa using funding for a Bush era AIDS relief program.

June 9, 2023

Extremists attack beachside hotel in Somalia's capital, trapping civilians inside

A beachside hotel in the Somali capital has come under attack by extremists. Security forces were deployed to the scene as efforts are underway to rescue individuals trapped inside.

June 9, 2023

Fatal attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali's Timbuktu region

Assailants launched a deadly assault in Mali on a United Nations peacekeeping patrol that resulted in the killing of one peacekeeper and injured eight others on Friday.