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December 4, 2023

Religious service bombed, 120 civilians reported dead in Nigerian military attack gone awry

A Sunday drone attack by the Nigerian military ended with the accidental bombing of a Maulud celebration and the deaths of an estimated 120 civilians.

December 4, 2023

US sanctions 3 Sudanese officials over ties to ex-dictator al-Bashir

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Monday on three Sudanese individuals who served as top-ranking officials under longstanding dictator Omar al-Bashir.

December 4, 2023

Guinea-Bissau's president issues decree dissolving parliament

Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the West African nation's opposition-led parliament with a decree issued Monday.

December 4, 2023

Death toll climbs to 13 in South Africa mining disaster

13 people are now confirmed dead following a 650-foot elevator drop at a Rustenburg, South Africa platinum mine. 50 other mineworkers remain hospitalized.

December 2, 2023

Zambian landslide: At least 7 miners killed, 20 missing after copper mine catastrophe

Police and local authorities are reporting at least seven miners killed and dozens believed dead after heavy rains caused a landslide at a copper mine.

December 1, 2023

UN ends political mission in Sudan, where world hasn't been able to stop bloodshed

The UN political mission in Sudan will be ending, with the objective of a safe and orderly withdrawal. However, many are concerned withdrawal could lead to heightened violence.

December 1, 2023

Zambia reports over 30 people trapped beneath rubble after open-pit mine collapse

Over 30 people were trapped beneath rubble after an open-pit mine collapsed in Chingola, Zambia, on Friday, according to the country's government.

December 1, 2023

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 18 months for film violations but still not charged over mass graves

Controversial doomsday preacher Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced for illegal film distribution and production, but had pleaded not guilty, saying he didn't know he needed a license.

December 1, 2023

Madagascar high court ratifies president's controversial re-election win

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina's re-election was ratified by his country's top court Friday — a landslide win after opposition candidates urged supporters to boycott the vote.

December 1, 2023

Ugandan woman, 70, welcomes twins after receiving IVF fertility treatment

A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Breakthroughs in IVF research are seeing improved success rates.