December 16, 2023 Children and teens mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo Children and teens mining for metals needed for batteries to go in electric vehicles at the Kipushi and Kilolo mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Video: UNICEF)
December 15, 2023 Nigerian high court reinstates terrorism charges against popular separatist leader The Nigerian Supreme Court on Friday reinstated terrorism charges against Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, overturning a lower court's decision.
December 14, 2023 At least 170 dead, thousands displaced as floods sweep Kenya Kenya's military is working to evacuate hundreds of people stranded by severe floods. The Red Cross reports at least 170 deaths since heavy rains began in November.
December 13, 2023 Somalia secures $4.5B debt relief deal Somalia on Wednesday locked down a $4.5 billion debt relief deal from international creditors, according to both the IMF and the World Bank.
December 12, 2023 Tunisian opposition leader slams military prosecution as dissident crackdowns continue Chaima Issa, a leading figure in the opposition to Tunisian President Kais Saied, denounced her military prosecution Tuesday, accusing the government of sowing fear over civil liberties.
December 12, 2023 South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.
December 12, 2023 El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi appears all but certain to win re-election, having faced no serious challenger in Tuesday's vote.
December 12, 2023 102 African migrants, 3 suspected smugglers detained in southern Mexico Mexican authorities reportedly detained two buses carrying 102 African migrants in the country's Oaxaca state Tuesday, alongside three suspected people smugglers.
December 12, 2023 Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for striking Norwegian tanker Strand in latest attack Yemen's Houthi movement struck a Norwegian oil and chemical tanker with a rocket on Monday in its latest attack to protest Israel's military operations in Gaza.
December 11, 2023 Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.