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February 2, 2024

Starvation deaths reported in Sudan Civil War, UN food agency says

The United Nations' food agency acknowledged Friday reports of starvation-induced deaths in Sudan amid a mass-casualty civil war between military and paramilitary forces.

February 2, 2024

Fire caused by gas explosion kills 3, injures more than 270 in Kenya

At least 3 people are dead and more than 270 injured after a gas truck explosion in a Kenya neighborhood triggered a massive fire, destroying homes and warehouses.

February 1, 2024

Morocco arrests 30 in newborn trafficking bust

Moroccan authorities have reportedly arrested some 30 people this week as part of a wide-ranging blackmail and human trafficking investigation.

January 31, 2024

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its central bank to address deficits. Experts call that risky

Critics allege that Saied has sought to undermine Tunisia's institutions since assuming power, and argue that the move could hasten inflation.

January 31, 2024

Fugitive wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya

A fugitive wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and then leaving her body in a parked car at a Boston airport has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya.

January 30, 2024

Ron DeSantis calls for Ilhan Omar’s deportation, expulsion from Congress for ‘Somalia First’ comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to be expelled from Congress and deported over a controversial speech she gave to constituents over the weekend.

January 29, 2024

6 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued from ship hijacked by Somali pirates by Seychelles Defense Forces

Seychelles defense forces and coast guard rescued six fishermen Monday from a vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates two days before.

January 29, 2024

3 countries withdraw from Africa's ECOWAS economic bloc

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all run by military juntas, have jointly announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States.

January 29, 2024

Gunmen kill 52, injure 64 in disputed South Sudan territory

52 people have been reported dead following an attack by gunmen in South Sudan's oil-rich Abyei region, the subject of a territorial dispute with Sudan.

January 29, 2024

Italy's Meloni opens Africa summit with plans to curb dangerous migration

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted a summit of African leaders on Monday, aiming to address migration flows, energy diversification and Europe-Africa ties.