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Africa

January 16, 2024

Good News International Church leader charged with murder of 400 members

Over 400 corpses, which included children, were later dug up from the grave sites in Shakahola, located about a two-hour drive west of Malindi.

Paul Mackenzie
January 16, 2024

Five Kenyan police officers injured in attack in border region with Somalia

The police said the five officers suffered minor body injuries from gunshots fired by suspected al-Shabab militants who laid the ambush.

Kenya Police
January 16, 2024

Malaysia launches AI literacy programme

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the people should master the basics of AI and eliminate the fears of embracing new technology.

Anwar Ibrahim
January 15, 2024

IMF board set to approve $600 million loan for Ghana

Once signed off, the IMF second tranche payout should also trigger $550 million in additional World Bank funding, Ghana’s finance ministry said.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
January 15, 2024

Over seven million civilians fled Sudan war: OCHA

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the number of people fleeing the war in Sudan has surpassed 7.4 million.

Sudan war
January 15, 2024

Nigerians in Côte d’Ivoire for AFCON 2023 suffer crunch of depreciated naira

Food with a glass bottle of Coca-Cola costs 800 CFA francs (N1,600), and two sachets of water (pure water) cost 100 CFA francs (N200).

January 14, 2024

AFCON 2023 kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony

The performers stunned the audience with diverse local dances, moves, beats, and musical instruments.

AFCON 2023 opening ceremony.
January 12, 2024

AFCON 2023: Abidjan shares striking similarities with Lagos

Drivers could be seen arguing with one another inside the traffic jam, an act which is typically associated with the buzzing city of Lagos.

City of Abidjan
January 12, 2024

U.S. sends delegation to AFCON 2023

The delegation plans to engage with government officials, international partners, civil society, and Ivoirian youths.

AFCON
January 12, 2024

Climate change to fuel hunger, violence in West Africa, Sahel, say UN Security Council members

The council members expressed deep concerns about climate change’s severe and tangible impacts in West Africa and the Sahel.

Malnourished African children