insert_link Africa Stampede at Religious Event in Ibadan Leaves Multiple Dead A stampede during a religious event in Ibadan, Oyo state, has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to Governor Seyi Makinde. The incident took place at an Islamic high school where a large crowd had assembled for a family gathering. While investigations are underway, Makinde confirmed that the primary organisers of the event have been detained, as reported by Reuters. todayDecember 19, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Ten Bodies Recovered After Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala A fuel tanker explosion in Kampala, Uganda, resulted in the recovery of ten bodies, according to a Reuters witness. The tanker overturned around 3:00 PM local time in the Kigoogwa suburb, located on the northern outskirts of the city along the road connecting Kampala to Gulu. Police confirmed that several individuals may have lost their lives, and others sustained injuries in the incident. todayOctober 23, 2024 8
insert_link World Survivors brave freezing cold after China quake kills 131 By Sébastien RICCI Survivors of China's deadliest earthquake in years huddled in makeshift aid tents despite freezing temperatures on Wednesday, too scared to return to homes made dangerous by the disaster. State broadcaster CCTV said at least 131 people were killed in northwestern Gansu province and neighbouring Qinghai after a shallow tremor on Monday night damaged thousands of buildings. Almost 1,000 were injured across the two provinces, according to […] todayDecember 20, 2023 6