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December 22, 2023

Another ship has reportedly been hijacked by pirates off Somalia's coast

Pirates have hijacked another vessel off Somalia's coast — the second in recent weeks — stoking fears that piracy could be returning to the African Horn nation's waters.

December 21, 2023

Democratic Republic of the Congo enters second day of voting in messy presidential election

The Democratic Republic of the Congo entered its second day of voting in a chaotic election set to determine the political future of incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi.

December 21, 2023

Angola announces withdrawal from OPEC

Angola announced Thursday its departure from the OPEC oil producers cartel, with Oil Minister Diamantino de Azevedo citing no prospective gains from his country's continued membership.

December 21, 2023

Catholic bishops around the world push back on blessings for people in same-sex relationships

Individual bishops and episcopal conferences for multiple countries have spoken out in concern over the Vatican's release of a document approving of blessings for same-sex couples.

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.