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Nine students are expected to be charged with murder in connection with a deadly fire that swept through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, killing 16 students and injuring 132 others.

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu

Kenyans have strongly opposed the plan and deadly protests have taken place since the facility was announced in May for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is grappling with a major Ebola outbreak.

Firoz Cachalia warned: "Our message is clear and unequivocal — the full might of the law will be brought to bear to deal decisively with those who seek to undermine the safety and security of our people and our constitutional republic."

The Egyptian military said the massive crackdown targeted "criminal hotbeds" involved in illegal gild prospecting and undocumented migration.

Libya

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 11 farmers in two separate attacks in Nigeria

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to combat insecurity in its vast forest regions, long used as hideouts by armed groups, kidnappers, and bandits.

The Confederation of Sahel States has voiced strong support for Niger following Thursday

In a statement, the council members called on all parties to end hostilities, protect civilians, and respect international humanitarian law.

African leaders and global advocates for reparative justice have convened in Accra, capital of Ghana, to enhance international efforts to address the enduring legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and advance calls for historical redress.

As the world marks World Refugee Day, humanitarian agencies are confronting a widening gap between the number of refugees in need of protection and the limited pathways available to help them rebuild their lives.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 896 confirmed Ebola cases and 232 deaths since declaring an Ebola outbreak on May 15.

The United Nations has called on Sudan

With all 12 groups now having completed their opening fixtures, Africa’s 10 representatives finished the first round with a return of two wins, four draws and four defeats

Residents in Niger

This conference is bringing together heads of state and government, policymakers, legal experts, academics, civil society representatives, and members of the African diaspora to advance discussions on reparatory justice.

Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, produced a stunning defensive masterclass to hold European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw.