January 15, 2024 Tunisians protest President Kais Saied for 'democratic backsliding' on anniversary of 2011 revolution Tunisians protested against President Kais Saied on Sunday, accusing him of democratic backsliding and undermining the goals of the 2011 Arab Spring revolution.
January 15, 2024 Religious, human rights groups urge Blinken to punish Nigeria over mass killings of Christians A group of two dozen human rights groups is calling on the Secretary Blinken to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern after the brutal murder of 200 Christians.
January 13, 2024 Fort Worth Zoo welcomes 'surprise' lion cub: 'We've been keeping a secret' A baby lion was born in Oct. 2023, the Fort Worth Zoo announced in a Facebook post on Jan. 11, 2024. The cub named Moja is the first born at the zoo since 2015.
January 12, 2024 Two U.S Navy sailors missing off coast of Somalia: Central Command According to U.S Central Command, two Navy sailors were reported missing while conducting operations Thursday off the coast of Somalia.
January 12, 2024 Hundreds of thousands in urgent need of assistance as severe flooding hits Congo The Republic of Congo has been affected by regional flooding caused by rainfall twice the average of the past two years. Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of assistance.
January 12, 2024 Kenyan lawyers protest against President Ruto's alleged judicial interference Kenyan lawyers have staged a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi protesting against perceived judicial interference by President William Ruto, officials say.
January 11, 2024 African Catholic priests tell Pope Francis they refuse to bless same-sex couples The symposium of African national bishops conferences sent a statement to Pope Francis stating they refuse to give blessings to same-sex couples.
January 11, 2024 Burundi deports Rwandans, closes border, alleging nation backs 'terrorist' rebel group Burundi is closing its border with Rwanda and deporting Rwandan nationals over the country's alleged support for the RED-Tabara group, designated in Burundi as a terrorist organization.
January 11, 2024 Fetterman blasts South Africa 'genocide' case against Israel amid unrest, crime: 'Sit this one out' Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., blasted South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, saying the country should focus on unrest on its continent.
January 11, 2024 Gambia's soccer team makes emergency landing after plane loses oxygen A chartered flight carrying Gambia's national soccer team made an emergency landing Wednesday after the plane suddenly lost oxygen.