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Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist stabbed in ‘hate crime’

Prominent LGBTQ rights activist Steven Kabuye was attacked and severely injured by unknown assailants in Uganda while heading to work on Wednesday morning, according to his organization.

Security Council urges de-escalation in Red Sea

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss heightened tensions in the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Former Sierra Leone president charged with treason amid post-election tensions

Twelve others, including a member of Koroma's security detail, were also charged with treason in connection with the coup attempt.

USA: Nadia Mohamed, first Somali woman elected mayor in Minnesota

Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor of St. Louis Park, making her the city's first Black mayor in 170 years, the first Somali American mayor in Minnesota, and the second known Somali mayor in U.S. history.

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius set for parole

Another part of his parole conditions will see him attend a program to deal with anger issues and another program on violence against women.

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius set for parole

Another part of his parole conditions will see him attend a program to deal with anger issues and another program on violence against women.

Somalis protest against Ethiopia-Somaliland deal

During the rally, participants spoke about the potential long-term effects of the deal, as well as the need for a united front to combat any perceived threats to national freedom and economic stability that could be posed by the deal in the future.

DR Congo: Opposition candidate petitions court to challenge Felix Tshisekedi’s victory

Théodore Ngoy, who came last in this presidential election filed the petition just before the expiration of its deadline Wednesday evening. He is credited by the Céni with 0.02% of the vote and 4,139 votes.