February 20, 2023 Popular Moroccan singers' rape trial begins in Paris in case that sparked backlash among feminist activists Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred's rape trial began on Monday, in Paris, France. Lamjarred allegedly raped a French woman at a hotel in 2016.
February 18, 2023 South Africa drills with Russia, China could signify failed Washington efforts to solidify African allies South Africa's naval drills with China and Russia suggest that Biden's effort to increase ties with African allies is faltering.
February 17, 2023 Doctors Without Borders suspends Burkina Faso operations after fatal shooting International aid group Doctors Without Borders has suspended non-emergency operations in Burkina Faso after two of its staff were shot and killed there.
February 17, 2023 33 million children in sub-Saharan Africa vaccinated for polio More than 33 million children in several sub-Saharan African countries have been vaccinated against polio, according to the World Health Organization.
February 17, 2023 Congo rebel group M23 killed at least 20 men, raped 66 women and girls, report says Militia M23 in Congo gang raped women and killed at least 20 men in November, according to Amnesty International. However, the rebel group denied the accusations.
February 17, 2023 2 weeks after Tropical Cyclone Cheneso kills 30 in Madagascar, the country braces for Cyclone Freddy Madagascar is bracing for Cyclone Freddy which has been described as an "intense tropical cyclone." Two weeks ago, 30 Madagascar residents died in Cyclone Cheneso.
February 16, 2023 Nigeria seeks $1.3 billion in aid to deal with extremist violence Nigeria is seeking $1.3 billion in aid to combat the extremist violence that has hit the country. The violence has killed nearly 35,000 people and displaced at least two million.
February 16, 2023 Senegal police smash windows of opposition leader's vehicle, forcibly removing him The Senegal police smashed the windows of an opposition leader's car and forcibly removed him. Ousmane Sonko is being sued for public insults and defamation.
February 16, 2023 Abused women find safety in Kenya refuge where men are banned Women escaping child marriage, domestic abuse, and genital mutilation are finding safe haven at a Umoja village where man are restricted.
February 16, 2023 6 killed in Egyptian crash involving a pickup truck, minibus near city of Ismailia A crash near Ismailia, Egypt, killed six people and injured three others. The crash involved a minibus and a pickup truck. Amongst the six dead were five Palestinians.