The Pulse of a Continent
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated at a campaign event in Quito on Thursday. Villavicencio, a vocal critic of the government, was shot multiple times in the head and…
Tropical storm Colin formed in the Atlantic Ocean on August 9, 2023, becoming the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is expected to make landfall…
UN judges have said that Rwanda genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga should be considered for release due to his advanced age and ill health. Kabuga, who is 84 years old, has…
The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the military leaders in Niger to restore the country’s democratically elected government has expired, but there is…
The United States and Germany have announced that they will provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, as the country continues to fight against Russia’s invasion. The new systems are…
China has released a TV documentary that showcases its army’s ability to attack Taiwan. The documentary, titled “The Great Bay Exercise,” was aired on state television on July 1, 2023.…
On August 9, 2023, a group of soldiers led by Colonel Mohamed Bazoum overthrew the government of Niger. The coup took place just hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was sworn…
The World Bank has suspended aid to Niger following the coup that took place on August 9, 2023. The World Bank has said that it will only resume aid once…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has threatened to use military force in Niger if the coup leaders do not restore civilian rule by Sunday, August 7, 2023.…
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck a region in Ethiopia on August 2, 2023. The earthquake struck at 10:57 a.m. local time, and was centered about 100 kilometers (62 miles) south…