May 7, 2024 Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.
May 6, 2024 2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.
May 6, 2024 Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.
May 6, 2024 Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.
May 6, 2024 Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.
May 3, 2024 A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes 8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.
May 3, 2024 Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
May 3, 2024 Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.
May 3, 2024 Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.
May 3, 2024 Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.