April 29, 2024 Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.
April 29, 2024 UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.
April 29, 2024 Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.
April 29, 2024 European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.
April 29, 2024 Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100 The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.
April 29, 2024 40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.
April 27, 2024 On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.
April 26, 2024 UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'
April 26, 2024 Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.
April 26, 2024 At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.