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World● Elevated1h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 9:23 PM

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa

In tonight's edition, cult leader Paul Mackenzie is sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children starved ‌to death on his orders. Also, in South Africa, activists warn that new data centres could put added pressure on already strained water and electricity supplies. And Senegal continues to celebrate the spirit of sport at the Youth Olympic Games.

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Sub-Saharan Africa theater · last 7 days
rising · 50 in the last 24h
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Wildfires 168Attacks & Assaults 44Kidnappings 14Shootings 8Cyber Threats 3
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  • .kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced 200 years murders 191 peopleAttacks & Assaults · Kenya · 9h ago
  • Prominent government critics across africa are facing treason charges its often to silence themKidnappings · Kenya · 9h ago
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