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Africa

Kenya School Fire Death Toll Rises to 21

The number of children who died in a fire in a school dormitory in central Kenya has risen to 21, the government spokesperson said Saturday. Officials began removing the bodies of the children as they tried to account for the dozens of

September 7, 2024

Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Secures Overwhelming Victory with 99% of Vote in Presidential Election

KIGALI, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on

July 17, 2024

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Africa

Fire and Panic: Boeing 737 Catches Fire and Skids Off Runway in Dakar, Senegal, Injuring 10

DAKAR, Senegal — A Boeing 737-300 plane carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal’s main airport, near the capital of Dakar. Ten people were injured in the crash, including the pilot, the country’s transport minister said Thursday.

May 10, 2024

South Africa

South Africa to Arrest Citizens Who Fight for Israel, Intensifies Dispute Over Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister says her country’s citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa lay accusations of genocide against Israel

March 15, 2024

South Africa

Tragedy in Congo: South African Soldier Kills Colleague and Self, Prompting Investigation

A South African soldier deployed in Congo has shot dead a colleague and then turned the gun on himself, authorities said Saturday. The South African National Defense Force, which oversees the country’s armed forces, said the soldier used his official service weapon.

March 3, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Opposition Activist Laid to Rest Amid Party Infighting and Decline

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A Zimbabwean opposition activist slain nearly two years ago was finally buried Saturday at an event marked by a low turnout and clashes between members of the main opposition party, highlighting its decline. Moreblessing Ali, 46, a member of

March 2, 2024

Zimbabwe

Australian Tourist Missing for Over a Week Near Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, Park Officials Say

An Australian tourist reported missing late last week in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls already had been missing for nearly a week before that, according to new information released Monday by national park officials. The 67-year-old tourist, whose name has not been released,

February 27, 2024

Europe

Putin says Russian scientists are ‘very close’ to creating cancer vaccines

MOSCOW, Russia – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients. Mr. Putin said in televised comments that “we have come very close to the creation of

February 16, 2024

Landmark Ruling: Vatican Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

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Landmark Ruling: Pope Francis Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.

December 19, 2023

Africa

Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Curfew After Armed Attack on Military Barracks in Freetown

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military’s main and largest barracks in the West African nation’s capital, raising fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups

November 26, 2023

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