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January 25, 2023

North Nigeria drone strike kills 21 civilians

A drone strike in north Nigeria Wednesday killed at least 21 civilians as they responded to an attack by gunmen. Authorities have not stated who was responsible for the air strike.

January 25, 2023

Malawi death toll caused by cholera outbreak passes 1,000

Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The disease has infected over 30,000 people in the African country and has killed another 1,000.

January 25, 2023

Efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease enters ‘most difficult’ phase after 2022 reports only 13 human cases

Only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported last year. Global eradication efforts are about to enter its most difficult phase, according to officials

January 25, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announces joint initiative with South Africa to combat wildlife trafficking

Janet Yellen announced a joint initiative between the United States and South Africa to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife. Yellen toured a wildlife park in the country.

January 25, 2023

Egypt's top religious institution calls for boycott of Swedish, Dutch products over desecration of the Quran

Egypt's Al-Azhar is calling on Muslims to boycott products from Sweden and the Netherlands. The Quran was desecrated in separate incidents in the two countries.

January 25, 2023

Earthquake with 5.9 magnitude strikes Greek island of Rhodes, Turkish coast

An Earthquake rattled the Greek island of Rhodes and the Turkish coast. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9. There have been no reports of damage or injury from the quake.

January 24, 2023

World Health Organization employee abducted in northern Mali

A World Health Organization employee was abducted in northern Mali on Monday. Dr. Mahamadou Diawara was kidnaped by unidentified assailants from his car in Menaka.

January 24, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II

For the first time in four years, Israel's prime minister is visiting Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II. Tension has been growing recently in Jordan over Israel’s new government.

January 24, 2023

Corruption, poison, dead chickens and up to 10 hours of power cuts hit leading African nation

Corruption is said to be a major factor for the continued power cuts hitting South Africa. The cuts are reportedly responsible for up to 10 million dead chickens leading to shortages in the country.

January 24, 2023

Mine explosion in Kenya kills 3, injures 3 others

A mine explosion in Kenya caused by illegal mining activity killed three people. Three other people were hospitalized with injuries from the explosion.