How Russia's Wagner group exploits Africa to fund the Ukraine war
Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner army has been key to Putin's war on Ukraine. CBS News' has discovered how it's paid for by "profiteering" in Africa.
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Sudan conflict rages on after a month of chaos and broken ceasefires
Sudan's two top generals are at war with each other, laying waste to a country that many had hoped was about to push toward democracy.
Nigeria boat accident leaves 15 children dead and 25 more missing
A local official said the kids were trying to cross a river to collect firewood when their over-crowded boat capsized.
5 killed by police officer in attack on Africa's oldest synagogue
The officer fatally shot two visitors, including a French citizen, and three other security officers before he was shot dead himself, the interior ministry said.
More than 200 dead after Congo floods, officials say
It was not possible to evaluate the full extent of the human losses and material damage, officials told local media.
800,000 people could flee Sudan conflict: UN
The United Nations warns fighting in Sudan could lead to a mass exodus by the end of the year. Officials estimate more than 800,000 people could try to seek refuge in neighboring nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio spoke with refugees making the journey across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia.
A young American's fear and joy as she escapes the crisis in Sudan
Reefan, 13, told CBS News she was excited to be "going to a safer place," but she's leaving a lot behind, and thousands of others are still desperate to get out.
Sudan's warring generals agree "in principle" to 7-day ceasefire
Neighboring South Sudan says the two sides have accepted a plan to enter peace talks that includes a week-long ceasefire.
More Americans escape Sudan as country teeters on edge of civil war
Around 1,000 U.S. nationals have made it out of the country amid fragile ceasefires, including more than 100 aboard a Navy ship that just docked in Saudi Arabia.
Chaos at Sudan's border as exodus continues despite fragile ceasefire
As many as 25,000 people are said to be stranded at Sudan's border with Egypt, in circumstances described to CBS News as dire and confusing.
2 Sudan generals are at war with each other. Here's what to know.
The death toll has climbed to over 500 as the fighting in Sudan continues despite shaky ceasefires.
Second American killed in Sudan amid fighting, U.S. says
U.S. officials say a second American citizen was killed in Sudan as fighting continues despite a ceasefire. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Roxana Saberi spoke with Chad country director for the International Rescue Committee, Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric, about the refugee situation.
Sudan's ousted dictator al-Bashir said to be in hospital amid chaos
As a ceasefire eases fighting between rival generals, one of Sudan's warring factions denies rumors that the long-time ruler was freed amid the chaos.
Foreigners rush to evacuate Sudan
A 72-hour cease-fire in Sudan has other countries racing to evacuate their citizens from the war-torn nation. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Joyce Eiler, whose son is one of those evacuees.
American teaching in Sudan was told he was on his own, mom says
Joyce Eiler learned her son eventually made it out to Djibouti, but she has not been able to reach him since.
American civilians hope for escape as Sudan ceasefire appears to hold
So far about 90 American diplomatic staff have been evacuated from Sudan, but there are thousands of U.S. nationals still hoping for a safe way out.
What's next for Sudan after 72-hour ceasefire
Peace has temporarily been brokered between government and paramilitary forces in Sudan as the U.S. began evacuating diplomats and willing private citizens from the conflicted west African nation. Jacqueline Burns, former adviser to the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan and also a senior policy analyst at the Rand Corporation, joined with her read on the situation.
Conservationist seeks billionaire to buy world's biggest rhino farm
John Hume is hoping to find "a billionaire that would rather save the population of rhinos from extinction than own a superyacht."
Lion sighted in Chad national park for first time in nearly 20 years
A lion had not been spotted in Sena Oura National Park in nearly two decades, officials said.
Sudan fighting rages as death toll climbs over 400
One of the two generals battling for control over the east African nation says he's committed to a "transition to civilian rule," but there's no end in sight to the violence yet.
Sudan ceasefire fails, deaths climb in vicious battle between generals
Commanders of two of Sudan's military forces ignore truce and keep fighting for control of the country, with millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Death toll tops 100 as Sudanese military factions battle for control
Two generals who united to topple the African nation's fledgling civilian government in 2021 are now fighting each other, with civilians caught in the middle.
Vice president delivers speech in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech in Ghana on Tuesday as part of her weeklong visit to several African nations. She is also headed to Tanzania and Zambia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses the importance of the visit as the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties.
VP Harris kicks off Africa tour in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Ghana for the first stop of her three-country trip in Africa. She says the visits are meant to strengthen the ties between the U.S. and African nations. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins John Dickerson to discuss why the U.S. is so focused on Africa and why competition with China may be a factor.
Kamala Harris begins tour of Africa in Ghana
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Ghana as part of a weeklong visit to Africa, the latest effort from the United States to strengthen its ties to the continent. Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil are joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane to discuss the vice president's visit.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Turning Point USA event at Utah university
Conservative activist and Turning Points USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students shot at Colordao high school
At least two students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.