December 20, 2023 Voting extended in Congolese election amid polling delays Polling delays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forced officials to extend voting in the Central African nation's presidential election.
December 20, 2023 EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right' European Union leaders insist their new Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to deter smugglers and support border countries, but "does not copy the right."
December 19, 2023 Over 2,000 South African miners remain underground as union protest enters second day Over 2,000 South African mineworkers remained underground Tuesday, as a protest over pay and benefits at a Rustenburg-area platinum mine continues.
December 19, 2023 Gas costs soar in Guinea's capital after explosion tears through main fuel depot Guineans on Tuesday found themselves grappling with soaring fuel costs after an explosion wrought havoc on the West African nation's main energy depot.
December 19, 2023 Sudan conflict spreads to key humanitarian safe haven A deadly, months-long conflict between military and paramilitary forces in Sudan has reached a key city long considered a safe haven for displaced civilians.
December 19, 2023 ISIS-linked militants kill at least 10 in western Uganda At least 10 people have been reported dead following an attack by Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces militants on a western Ugandan village.
December 19, 2023 At least 100 elephants die in one of Africa's largest national parks due to drought Drought has led to the death of at least 100 elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Authorities warn of a potential crisis as forecasts predict further scarcity of rain.
December 19, 2023 Ireland's PM condemns burning of hotel meant to house migrants as possible arson attack Irish prime minister said there is "no justification for violence, arson or vandalism" after a fire destroyed a hotel where 70 migrants were to be housed.
December 18, 2023 Fuel depot explosion kills 11, injures more than 80 in Guinea's capital At least 11 people are dead and more than 80 are injured after an explosion and fire at Guinea's main fuel depot in Conakry on Sunday. The cause of the explosion is unknown.
December 17, 2023 Biden admin's drive for green energy leads to accusations of forced child labor mining for EV battery metals The Biden administration faces a difficult balancing act in the rush for cobalt and other metals needed for batteries used by electric vehicles. Fears of child labor at the mines is one such concern.