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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 […]

today26 June, 2024

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 […]

today19 June, 2024

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.  

today27 May, 2024

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 […]

today15 May, 2024

Oshiwambo

Omafyo ovanhu va xulifa moka mbautu kaningina koshiyomeva mo Mozambique okwa londa pombada.

omo valimo kaningina monooli yomukunghulofuta wa Mozambique mexulilo shivike,  mopaife ota ulikolele povanhu 100. Oshikondo shoyeendifo yo momeva mo Mozambique omandaxa osha li sha yandja olopota kutya, omuvalu waavo vaxulifa oufike po 91 noku londa po 96 naashi osha landula eshi omalutu ovanhu veli 3 elituwa vali oshondaxa,  omanga onghela omandaxa kweli tuwa omalutu ovanhu 2. Oshikondo oshati mokati kaavo vaxulifa omwa kwa telwa ounona vashona omanga ovanhu 26 vehewetike […]

today9 April, 2024

World

IOM’s Missing Migrants Project registers highest death count in 2023

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year on record, according to data collected by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project. The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life.

today7 March, 2024