26 migrants dead as boat overturns off Senegal coast
Fishing boat destined for Canary Islands capsizes off Saint-Louis, about 320 kilometers north of Dakar
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February 2024
US presses deal before Ramadan in Israel-Palestine conflict
The US urges Israel to allow Muslims to worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, following a proposal to restrict access for Palestinians from the West Bank.
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Kenya, Ethiopia recommit to trade, infrastructure ties
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and Kenyan President William Ruto met in Nairobi, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, agriculture, and infrastructure.
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Eight migrants dead after boat sinks off Morocco’s coast
A migrant boat tragedy unfolds off the coast of Morocco, leaving eight people dead and raising concerns about the perilous journeys undertaken in search of a better life.
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25-year UN mission in DRC ends
United Nations has started pulling peacekeepers out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending a 25-year presence despite ongoing violence in the east.
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Ghana restricts LGBTQ rights with controversial bill
Ghana’s parliament passed a bill criminalizing same-sex relations and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, sparking condemnation from rights groups who urge the president to reject it.
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Bitcoin nears all-time high after ETF approval
Bitcoin’s price reached $60,000, close to its all-time high, fueled by the approval of new crypto-linked investment products and anticipation of a future supply reduction event.
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HRW: Burkina Faso kidnaps critics, silences opposition
Human Rights Watch criticizes Burkina Faso’s military junta for its treatment of critics and opponents.
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Guinea releases activist, strike demands remain
A prominent media activist in Guinea, detained for calling a demonstration against censorship, was freed after an appeal hearing amid a general strike demanding lower food prices, media freedom, and improved living conditions.
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Africa’s infrastructure drive gathers momentum
The African Union’s Agenda 2063 is leading the charge in the infrastructure development process
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