April 23, 2024 Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.
April 23, 2024 UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.
April 20, 2024 In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon' The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.
April 20, 2024 US military begins process to remove troops from troubled African nation The Biden administration has kickstarted the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, though a timeline on the effort is not immediately clear.
April 19, 2024 US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.
April 19, 2024 Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.
April 18, 2024 Zimbabwe grants clemency to over 4,000 prisoners, some of whom were sentenced to death Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency Thursday to over 4,000 prisoners, including some who had been on death row.
April 18, 2024 Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.
April 18, 2024 Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.
April 18, 2024 Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.