Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN
CNN — A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping three others,…
US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN
Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Sudan’s warring factions announce ceasefire, but fighting continues | CNN
CNN — Both of Sudan’s warring factions have declared a 72-hour truce for the Muslim holiday of Eid after nearly a week of fierce fighting, which has left more than…
Uganda’s President Museveni to return anti-LGBTQ+ bill to parliament | CNN
CNN — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni does not oppose a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill and plans to finalize it next week, Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), said on…
‘We saw corpses in the street:’ People flee Sudan’s capital as violence torments city | CNN
CNN — Sudanese people and Western staff are desperately trying to flee the country’s capital, Khartoum, where intense violence between rival factions is overwhelming hospitals with victims and multiple attempts…
Clashes re-erupt in Sudan, hours after truce went into effect | CNN
CNN — Clashes erupted north of Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Wednesday night, upending a temporary ceasefire between the Sudanese Army and its rival, the Rapid Support Force, just hours after…
Global scientists urge Uganda’s president to veto anti-LGBTQ bill | CNN
CNN — A group of leading global scientists and academics have signed an open letter urging Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to veto a hardline bill criminalizing homosexuality in the country.…
Ceasefire crumbles amid chaos in Sudan as death toll reaches 270 | CNN
CNN — Gunfire, explosions and overhead fighter jets were heard across Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Tuesday, as gunmen reportedly stormed the homes of people working for the United Nations and…
Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN
CNN — Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti-LGBTQ bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by his government.…
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be freed after 25-year terrorism sentence commuted | CNN
CNN — Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda,” was released from prison in Rwanda after his prison sentence was commuted Friday by the country’s President Paul Kagame.…