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February 11, 2024
Rights Groups Oppose Madagascar Penalty for Child Rapists

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and in some cases surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor. That has prompted criticism from international rights groups but has also found support from activists in the country who say it’s an appropriate deterrent to try to curb a “rape culture.”
February 11, 2024
South African Economic Freedom Fighters Party Promise Land, Jobs if Elected

DURBAN, South Africa — The controversial leader of South Africa’s third largest political party has promised to create jobs for millions of the country’s unemployed and turn around its economy as he seeks to attract more voters ahead of a much anticipated election.
February 11, 2024
CEO of Nigeria's Biggest Bank Killed in California Helicopter Crash

The boss of one of Nigeria 's largest banks was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Interstate 15 in Southern California's Mojave Desert.
February 11, 2024
Somalia's Al-Shabab Kills Emirati Troops and Bahraini Military Officer

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab claimed an attack that killed four Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer on a training mission at a military base in the Somali capital, authorities said Sunday.
February 10, 2024
Brazil's Carnival Kicks Off in Rio de Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO — To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry.
February 10, 2024
Israel Reveals Tunnels Beneath Palestine Relief Agency

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military says it has discovered tunnels underneath the main headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City. It alleges that Hamas militants used the space as an electrical supply room.
February 10, 2024
Senegal President Says Election Delay Does Not Violate Constitution

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections as violent protests erupted across the country. In his first interview since announcing the delay of presidential elections earlier this month, Sall brushed off accusations that the decision was unconstitutional.
February 10, 2024
Migrants From Africa and Middle East Who Died in Bosnia Memorialized

BIJELJINA, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA — In cities along a section of the Drina River, which forms a natural border between Bosnia and Serbia, there are simple, durable gravestones marking the final resting places of dozens of migrants who drowned in recent years trying to reach Western Europe.
February 10, 2024
Biden Directive Prohibits Military Aid to Countries that Fail to Protect Civilians

WASHINGTON — A new directive by President Joe Biden is appearing to ease a split among Democrats over his military support for Israel’s war in Gaza. It allows for a swift cutoff of military aid to countries that violate international protections of civilians.
February 09, 2024
Prince Harry Settles Phone Hacking Case Against UK Tabloid Publisher

LONDON — A British newspaper publisher has agreed to pay Prince Harry a “substantial” sum in costs and damages for invading his privacy with phone hacking and other illegal snooping, Harry’s lawyer said Friday.
February 08, 2024
Supreme Court Arguments Begin in Landmark Case Seeking to Kick Trump off Ballot

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has begun hearing former President Donald Trump's appeal to remain on the 2024 ballot, the justices' most consequential election case since Bush v. Gore in 2000.
February 08, 2024
Blinken Leaves Middle East with Little Progress on Cease-Fire

TEL AVIV, Israel— U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has left the Middle East with public divisions between the United States and Israel at perhaps their worst level since Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza began in October.
February 08, 2024
South African Opposition Party to Boycott President's State of the Nation Address

CAPE TOWN — South Africa's third-largest political party said it will boycott President Cyril Ramaphosa's annual speech to Parliament on Thursday after its fiery leader and five other top party officials were suspended for disrupting last year's event when they rushed the stage.
February 08, 2024
The Origins of Black History Month in the US

Black History Month is considered one of the oldest organized U.S. history celebrations, and has been recognized by presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations.
February 07, 2024
Nigeria Advances to AFCON Final After 4-2 Penalties Win Against South Africa

ABIDJAN — Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday with a 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa after their semifinal ended 1-1 after extra time.
February 07, 2024
WFP to Ramp up Aid to Reach 3 Million Ethiopians

The U.N.’s World Food Program says it aims to reach up to 3 million Ethiopians affected by climate change and conflict in the coming weeks, half the number it supported in the East African country before the agency introduced a lengthy aid suspension last year.
February 07, 2024
Gaza Aid Agency Near Financial Collapse

BRUSSELS— The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza is teetering on the brink of financial collapse. Its chief says it might have to halt operations at the end of February without more funds.
February 07, 2024
Hyenas Kill One Person, Injure Two Outside Kenya Capital

NAIROBI, Kenya— Marauding hyenas have killed a man and wounded two people near a university outside the Kenyan capital, prompting hundreds of students from the school to block streets to protest what they called a lack of security.
February 06, 2024
Ethiopian Leader Works to Ease Tension with Neighbor Somalia

ADDIS ABABA— Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has played down fears of a war with Somalia over his quest for sea access for his landlocked country. He said Tuesday that Ethiopia is only interested in peace with its neighbor.
February 06, 2024
South African Opposition Group Banned from Attending President's Speech

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A South African court has upheld a ban on leaders of a boisterous opposition party from attending a speech this week by President Cyril Ramaphosa opening the new parliamentary session. Leaders with the Economic Freedom Fighters will not be allowed at Thursday’s State of the Nation Address.

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