Sudan Civil War Death Toll Much Higher Than Previously Reported

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 […]

November 15, 2024 5

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 […]

August 6, 2024 29

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 […]

July 26, 2024 13

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)

July 16, 2024 13

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 […]

July 15, 2024 10

Africa

Death toll rises in Kenya tax hike protests

Protesters in Kenya have been shot dead and fires started inside parliament after politicians voted in favour of a controversial tax bill. The Kenya Medical Association said at least 13 people had been killed and dozens more injured. Following reports that Namibians were near Kenya’s Parliament at the time of the incident, we spoke to the Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda. Kenya is […]

June 26, 2024 34

World

Diplomat says 68 Indian pilgrims among hajj dead

A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the hajj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heath, bringing the overall tally to more than 600. "We have confirmed around 68 dead... Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that's what we assume," the diplomat, who spoke on […]

June 19, 2024 22

World

Death toll from India fire climbs to 33

The death toll from a fire at a family entertainment park in western India has climbed to 33. Fifteen people are still unaccounted for with local authorities calling the tragedy 'man-made'. Neha Poonia has more.

May 27, 2024 27

South Africa

Death toll in the ongoing rescue operation in the South African city of George has risen

The death toll in the ongoing rescue and recovery operation after the building collapse in the South African city of George has risen to 33, with the Forensic Pathology Service confirming the identification of six victims. Nineteen people are still unaccounted for, while 12 are in hospital. The mission, now in its eighth day, has seen rescue workers and other stakeholders dedicating 193 hours to the operation. A cultural prayer […]

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