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World

India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister

In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.  

today17 February, 2025 43

Africa

Fuel Truck Blast in Nigeria Deaths Updated to 98

  The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in northern Nigeria has risen to 98, with 69 others hospitalized. Reuters indicates that the incident occurred on Saturday in Dikko, Niger State, when the truck overturned, causing an explosion as people attempted to collect fuel from the wreckage. Over 80 victims were buried in a mass grave at a local health center. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the […]

today21 January, 2025 5

Uncategorized

56 Killed in crush at Guinea football match

At least 56 people have died in a crush following clashes at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea. The BBC reports that the government has announced an inquiry to identify those responsible. Prime Minister Oury Bah shared his condolences and described the events as "tragic." A doctor at the local hospital reported overwhelming numbers of bodies, with morgues and hallways filled. There's growing anger in Guinea after dozens were killed […]

today2 December, 2024 19

Africa

Sudan Civil War Death Toll Much Higher Than Previously Reported

  A new study reveals that the death toll from Sudan's civil war is far greater than initially reported. According to BBC Africa, over 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state since the conflict began last year, according to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Sudan Research Group. Of these, 26,000 deaths were directly caused by violence. The report highlights that preventable diseases and starvation are now the […]

today15 November, 2024 17

Africa

World Health Organisation considers emergency status for Africa’s Mpox outbreak

The World Health Organisation is considering convening an expert committee to determine if the escalating Mpox outbreak in Africa should be declared an international emergency. WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus announced this consideration following a surge of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and nearby countries. South Africa has also confirmed two more cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, bringing its total to 24 cases and three deaths. The Africa Centres […]

today6 August, 2024 46

Africa

Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Reaches 257, Expected to Nearly Double

The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and may almost double, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs seen by Reuters. Heavy rains triggered the initial landslide in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night, followed by a second landslide on Monday that engulfed rescue workers. UNOCHA reports that the death toll could rise to up […]

today26 July, 2024 29

World

Toll from Oman mosque attack rises to six, three gunmen killed: police

    The death toll from a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman's capital has climbed to six, police said Tuesday, adding that the three attackers were also killed. Monday's shooting "resulted in the death of five individuals, the martyrdom of one policeman, and the death of the three perpetrators," with at least 28 other people wounded, Omani police said in a statement. bur/ho/jsa AFP (NAMPA / AFP)  

today16 July, 2024 29

Africa

Somalia cafe attack kills nine during Euro final

      The death toll from a car bombing at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the the Euro 2024 final has risen to nine, security sources said today. Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos after the powerful blast late Sunday, with people scrambling for safety and the main entrance to the cafe destroyed by the blaze. Mohamed Yusuf, an official […]

today15 July, 2024 15