January 10, 2024 1 dead, 5 abducted after Somali al-Qaeda affiliates attack UN helicopter Al-Shabab militants killed one person and abducted five others after attacking a United Nations helicopter that made an emergency landing in central Somalia.
January 9, 2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo upholds president's reelection, rejects opposition candidate's annulment bid The Democratic Republic of the Congo's constitutional court on Tuesday reaffirmed President Felix Tshisekedi's electoral victory, bucking challengers' logistical concerns.
January 9, 2024 Kenyan court gives prosecutors ultimatum in case against alleged starvation cult leader A Kenyan court warned prosecutors Tuesday that it will release, among others, alleged doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, if he is not charged in two weeks.
January 8, 2024 Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices Nigerian President Bola Tinubu suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu on Monday over her alleged use of a private bank account for state transactions.
January 5, 2024 With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record Renowned Ghanaian chef Abdul-Razak is currently at a hotel in Tamala, Ghana, seeking to dethrone Irish chef Alan Fisher for the world record for marathon cooking.
January 4, 2024 Sudan paramilitary leader claims commitment to ceasefire, though peace talks remain stagnant Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo emphasized Thursday his apparent commitment to a ceasefire in a bloody civil war that has devastated the country.
January 4, 2024 Stabbed Ugandan gay rights activist blames political rhetoric for attack Steven Kabuye, a prominent Ugandan gay rights activist, blamed his Wednesday stabbing on growing intolerance of the LGBTQ community in political discourse.
January 3, 2024 Prominent Ugandan gay rights activist critical after stabbing Prominent Ugandan gay rights activist Steven Kabuye was stabbed Wednesday by an unknown perpetrator, and has been hospitalized in critical condition.
January 3, 2024 Sierra Leone charges former president with treason for alleged involvement in failed coup Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason for his alleged role in a failed November coup attempt.
January 3, 2024 Ugandan military chopper crashes into civilian home during clash with rebels A Ugandan military helicopter struck a civilian dwelling Tuesday while attempting to combat ISIS-linked ADF rebels in Ntoroko. Multiple fatalities were reported.