4 Tourists Die from Methanol-Tainted…
Several backpackers have become seriously ill following a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng, Laos. Among the affected is a young Australian woman, who is currently on "life support" in a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, according to her father.
Deadly 'Bomb Cyclone' Lashes US…
Weather experts have issued warnings for flash floods, blizzards, and debris flows in California and southwestern Oregon. In Washington, two people have tragically lost their lives due to the storm's destructive impact.
Prominent Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza…
Kizza Besigye, a longtime critic of Uganda's strongman President Yoweri Museveni, has been a vocal opponent of the government's policies for years. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, raised concerns over his detention, questioning why he was being held in a military prison despite not being a soldier. She emphasized that his imprisonment in such a facility was both unnecessary and unjust.
South African Trio Up for…
The winner of the World Rugby Player of the Year Award will be announced on Sunday in Monaco.
AFCON Qualifiers: Ghana's Uphill Battle…
Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, is relying on a core group of players, including Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew, to salvage their struggling AFCON campaign.
Corruption Blamed for Nigeria's Persistent…
Nigeria has the capacity to generate 13,000 megawatts of electricity, but the country can only transmit 4,000 megawatts due to inadequate infrastructure.
Ghana Parliament Suspended Again as…
Ghana's Parliament is in deadlock after ruling NPP lawmakers boycotted sessions, delaying crucial budget approvals ahead of December's elections. The Speaker's decision to declare seats vacant, later overturned by the Supreme Court, has intensified the political crisis, raising concerns over economic instability and public dissatisfaction.
Floods in DRC Capital Kinshasa…
Flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has resulted in the tragic death of a 2-year-old child, according to the city's governor.
Kenya: Multistory Building Collapses in…
The Kenyan Red Cross reported that two individuals were rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building. The Nairobi apartment complex had been condemned for demolition, and many former residents had already vacated the premises in the days leading up to the incident.
Algeria Commemorates Independence Massacre by…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune referred to the killings as "moments of madness devoid of all civility and humanity."
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