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August 24, 2023

Zimbabwe arrests 41 poll monitors, accuses them of trying to rig vote count for opposition

Police in Zimbabwe arrested 41 poll monitors and seized their equipment Thursday, accusing them of attempted interference in the tabulation of the nation's presidential election.

August 24, 2023

Scores of women, girls in Ethiopia reportedly sexually assaulted, possibly by the military despite peace deal

At least a hundred women and girls have been sexually assaulted despite a peace deal that should have ended conflict in the region of Tigray, Ethiopia, according to a new study.

August 24, 2023

Gabon gears up for contentious elections as president seeks third term amidst political dynasty debate

As Gabon prepares for a crucial election weekend, the country's capital city, Libreville, braces itself for potential unrest that has marked previous polls.

August 24, 2023

2 dead in Nigeria after building collapses, many more may be trapped under rubble

A building that collapsed during a downpour has caused two deaths in Abuja, Nigeria. While dozens have been rescued from the rubble, search teams fear many more remain trapped.

August 24, 2023

Experts warn of possible disinformation surrounding Russian warlord's reported death

Experts say the possible death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin could be an assassination or an attempt at disinformation by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

August 24, 2023

Junta’s 3-year plan to transition Niger back to democratic rule a ‘provocation,’ West African bloc says

Days after a delegation from West Africa’s ECOWAS met with the head of Niger’s junta, a commissioner said the junta's multiyear plan to shift Niger back to democratic rule was too slow.

August 24, 2023

Islamic extremists abduct 42 women in Nigeria, demand ransom

Over 40 women were abducted by Islamic rebels believed to be members of the Boko Haram extremist group. The attackers have demanded a ransom for each woman.

August 24, 2023

Wagner troops mourn Prigozhin following plane crash

Mercenaries with the Russia-based Wagner Group, as well as their supporters, are mourning the reported death of group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

August 23, 2023

Thousands of migrants stranded in Niger following coup that led to border closures

Following a coup that overthrew President Mohamad Bazoum, Niger’s neighboring countries have shut border crossings. Thousands of African migrants were left stranded in the country.

August 23, 2023

Traffic disrupted in Egypt’s Suez Canal after 2 tankers collide

A couple of tankers, flagged by Singapore and the Cayman Islands, have collided in Egypt’s Suez Canal, a waterway vital to global trade. Authorities are working to remove the vessels.