June 9, 2023 11 UN peacekeepers accused of sexual exploitation, abuse in Central African Republic The United Nations has reported allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving 11 peacekeepers deployed in the Central African Republic.
June 9, 2023 Violence erupts in South Sudan UN site, leaving over 20 dead, dozens injured The medical charity MSF said Friday the death toll from clashes between displaced people inside a United Nations site in South Sudan has risen to more than 20.
June 8, 2023 5 Africans dead, dozens feared missing in migrant boat wreck off Tunisian coast Dozens of African migrants are believed to be missing and five have been confirmed dead after three boats sank off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia.
June 8, 2023 US suspends food aid to Ethiopia after investigation reveals 'widespread' supply theft The U.S. has suspended all food aid to Ethiopia after an internal investigation unveiled the large-scale, coordinated theft and diversion of goods supplied to the East African nation.
June 8, 2023 Opposition coalition secures majority in Guinea Bissau's parliament in landmark elections The national electoral commission said Thursday a coalition of opposition parties won 54 seats of Guinea Bissau’s 102 seats in parliamentary elections held Sunday.
June 8, 2023 HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda Treatment centers for HIV/AIDS in Uganda have seen a decrease in patients after anti-gay laws went into effect in the country. The new laws have placed the community on lockdown.
June 8, 2023 Rebel attack in eastern Congo's Ituri province claims 18 lives, human rights group reports According to a human rights group, extremist rebels operating in the eastern region of Congo's Ituri province have killed a minimum of 18 individuals across multiple villages.
June 8, 2023 Clashes at UN site in South Sudan leave 13 dead and 21 injured A violent clash broke out on Thursday at a United Nations site in South Sudan, specifically designated for the protection of displaced civilians. The fight occurred in the Malakal site.
June 8, 2023 Uganda's president takes 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, is taking a 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus. Museveni is allegedly experiencing 'mild symptoms.'
June 7, 2023 Political violence rocks Senegal, threatens stability, as nation closes overseas consulates Senegal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the precautionary closure of its overseas consulates amid widespread protest over the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.