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November 21, 2023

3 dead, 17 injured in Liberia after vehicle rams into victory celebration for president-elect

Three people have been reported dead and 17 others injured after supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai were struck by a speeding vehicle at a victory celebration.

November 21, 2023

At least 37 dead in stampede at Brazzaville military stadium

At least 37 people have been reported dead following a crowd stampede at a military recruitment event in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

November 20, 2023

Opposition candidate officially declared Liberia's president-elect after incumbent concedes

Former Liberian Vice President Joseph Boakai, a liberal, has officially been declared the country's president-elect, defeating populist incumbent George Weah.

November 20, 2023

Opposition leader launches bid to unseat Congolese president

Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moïse Katumbe on Monday launched his bid for president, challenging one-term incumbent Felix Tshisekedi.

November 20, 2023

Germany pledges nearly $4.4B to African green energy endeavors

The German government on Monday pledged to invest four billion euros in African green energy expenditures until 2030, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz touting economic growth potential.

November 16, 2023

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

Vote counting began Thursday in Madagascar's controversial presidential election, which was boycotted by numerous candidates' supporters following prolonged sociopolitical unrest.

November 16, 2023

Kenyan High Court blocks anti-gang task force's deployment to Haiti, despite parliamentary approval

The Kenyan High Court on Thursday extended a block on the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti to establish a multinational anti-gang security force.

November 15, 2023

Madagascar's capital imposes curfew amid pre-election unrest

Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, has implemented a nighttime curfew in the leadup to a controversial presidential election whose opponents have taken to burning polling stations.

November 15, 2023

Activist's killing puts Zimbabwe in 'dangerous direction,' opposition leader says

Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa warned Wednesday of the country's precarious human rights situation after an activist was found murdered under concerning circumstances.

November 15, 2023

Wildebeest fights for its life as determined crocodile attacks — all caught on video by tour guide

A tour group got quite the show after spotting a wildebeest and a crocodile fighting in a river in Tanzania in East Africa. See this video of a struggle that went on for hours.