August 15, 2023 Intense clashes between militias in Libya leave residents trapped in homes Clashes between rivals Special Deterrence Force and the 444 Brigade in Libya have left residents trapped in their homes. The ministry said many have been unable to escape the violence.
August 15, 2023 Kenya-based British army training unit accused of human rights violations, committee launches inquiry A British training unit, which has been stationed in Kenya for decades, was accused of violating human rights. The East African country has opened an inquiry into the allegations.
August 15, 2023 Human rights activists say Niger’s detained officials have been inaccessible following coup Several political leaders detained in Niger, following a coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, have been unreachable, according to a group of human rights activists.
August 15, 2023 Child among 5 dead off Tunisian coast after migrant boat carrying 35 sinks Several migrants on a boat carrying Tunisians and sub-Sharan nationals have died after a vessel sank near Sfax, Tunisia, the starting point for many migrants attempting to reach Europe.
August 14, 2023 Airstrike in Ethiopia leaves at least 26 dead, over 55 others injured An airstrike targeting a truck that delivered food to a local militia known as Fano in Ethiopia killed at least 26 people and wounded over 55 others.
August 14, 2023 Nigerian men to face US justice in sextortion scheme that led to teen's suicide Two of three Nigerian men were extradited to the U.S. for allegedly running a sextortion ring that included Jordan DeMay, who killed himself because of the scam.
August 11, 2023 Escalating tensions in Niger: ECOWAS deployment amidst threats to ousted president's life Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military leadership and a West African regional coalition, which has called for the deployment of troops to restore democracy in Niger.
August 10, 2023 Latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit north kills at least 20 villagers In yet another tragic episode of violence plaguing remote villages in Nigeria, at least 20 individuals lost their lives in a chilling attack carried out by gunmen on Thursday morning.
August 10, 2023 Ethiopia's military recaptures several areas from local militia fighters in embattled Amhara region The military in Ethiopia has recaptured several areas from local militia fighters in the embattled Amhara region, according to government officials.
August 9, 2023 Romanian citizen abducted in Burkina Faso freed after 6 years in captivity After enduring six years of captivity following his abduction in northeast Burkina Faso, a Romanian citizen has been freed and safely returned to Romanian territory.