Africa
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World's fastest marathoner killed in car crash in Kenya
The 24-year-old Kelvin Kiptum set the world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:00:35.
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Explosion in Nigeria kills three, injures 77 injured
As of now it is not clear who stored the explosives and no one has been arrested.
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At least 140 Nigerian villagers killed in weekend attacks
Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang said in a broadcast that it has been a "very terrifying Christmas" for those in the region.
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WHO says Congo has declared 'resurgence' of ebola in North Kivu
Strain linked to one of country's most severe outbreaks from several years ago.
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Gunmen kill at least 50 in Catholic mass in Nigeria, motive unclear: reports
Attack happened in region not plagued by Islamist insurgency or armed gangs seeking ransom. Governor implies recent mass shootings in America don't compare.
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Biden to send troops back into Somalia following Trump-era withdrawal
The troops will be sent to help quell terror group al-Shabaab.
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Hopeful sign? South Africa says death toll 'extremely low' after Omicron wave
"The gap between cases, admissions and deaths continues to widen," a South African official said.
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Nobel winner Desmond Tutu dies at 90, led fight against South Africa’s apartheid
Tutu’s battle achieved global acclaim and culminated with Nelson Mandela’s 1994 election as South Africa’s first black president.
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South African president has breakthrough COVID case with mild symptoms
The president reportedly was vaccinated but experienced a breakthrough case. He "is in good spirits but is being monitored," according to a press release.
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White House announces sanctions for Eritrean government over Ethiopian conflict
Eritrea is "threatening the integrity of the Ethiopian state," State Department says.
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Sudan's military dissolves transitional government, arrests prime minister, in coup
Sudan's military dissolved its tense power-sharing agreement and declared a state of emergency on Monday
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Former South African president surrenders to authorities to begin prison term
South African President Jacob Zuma's term was linked to widespread corruption.
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Terrorism spreading 'unabated' across Africa, US military commander warns
The commander mentioned Al-Qaida and ISIS operations in Africa.