September 11, 2023 Death toll rises to 28 in Nigerian boat accident The death toll from a tragic boat accident in Nigeria's north-central Niger State has climbed to 28, according to reports from emergency services on Monday.
September 11, 2023 Boat capsizes off Nigeria, causing 24 deaths Two dozen corpses have been recovered after a boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria early Sunday. Only 30 people have been rescued so far.
September 9, 2023 6.8 magnitude earthquake kills over 1,000 people in Morocco, rescue efforts underway Morocco suffered devastating damage and over a thousand fatalities after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the North African nation Friday night.
September 7, 2023 Suspected serial killer arrested in Rwanda after over 10 bodies found on his property Rwandan authorities have arrested a suspected serial killer after discovering the bodies of more than 10 people in a pit on his property after he allegedly confessed to the killings.
September 7, 2023 Gabon junta frees deposed president from house arrest, appoints 'prime minister of the transition' Deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been freed from house arrest and may travel abroad for medical treatment, the county's junta ruled.
September 7, 2023 Central African Republic faces humanitarian crisis with 2.4M people in need of aid, UN says The Central African Republic is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis affecting approximately 2.4 million people, while the U.N.'s appeal for $534 million is only 36% funded.
September 7, 2023 Moroccan senate president postpones historic visit to Israel due to illness Due to health reasons, Morocco’s Senate President Enaam Mayara has postponed his visit to Israel. Mayara was scheduled to speak with the Israeli parliament to cement diplomatic ties.
September 7, 2023 Sudan’s army chief travels to Qatar for talks as conflict continues to rage in the African country Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, the army chief of Sudan, has traveled to Qatar for diplomatic meetings as monthslong conflict between Sudan’s armed forces continues to rage.
September 6, 2023 US sanctions Sudanese paramilitary leader for human rights abuses The U.S. imposed sanctions on a Sudanese paramilitary commander due to his alleged involvement in violence and human rights abuses during the ongoing conflict in his country.
September 6, 2023 Millions in eastern Congo in need of urgent care as humanitarian crisis, sexual violence worsen, UN says According to an official from the United Nations, the humanitarian situation in eastern Congo has been deteriorating into one of the worst situations the organization has ever seen.