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17 found dead after migrant boat capsizes off coast of Senegal's capital city

July 24, 2023

17 found dead after migrant boat capsizes off coast of Senegal's capital city

Bodies from a capsized boat were found on the coast of Senegal's capital Dakar. The country's navy discovered the bodies early in the morning.

Building collapse in Cameroon's largest city claims over 30 lives, rescue operations continue

July 24, 2023

Building collapse in Cameroon's largest city claims over 30 lives, rescue operations continue

The death toll from a building collapse Sunday in Cameroon has risen, surpassing initial figures, as rescue teams relentlessly search for survivors.

Human rights group exposes atrocities in Mali: Abuses by army, suspected Russian mercenaries

July 24, 2023

Human rights group exposes atrocities in Mali: Abuses by army, suspected Russian mercenaries

A prominent human rights group revealed on Monday that Mali's military, allegedly linked to Russia's Wagner group, has been involved in a series of human rights violations.

Nigeria tanker explosion leaves 8 people burned to death

July 24, 2023

Nigeria tanker explosion leaves 8 people burned to death

On Monday, a tragic incident occurred in Nigeria's southern Ondo state, when a tanker carrying gasoline exploded, resulting in the death of eight individuals.

Video shows moment suspected gas explosion rocks major city during rush hour, killing 1

July 24, 2023

Video shows moment suspected gas explosion rocks major city during rush hour, killing 1

One person is dead and 48 are injured after a suspected gas explosion rocked the South African city of Johannesburg during rush hour traffic last week.

Tragedy strikes in northeastern Congo as bomb blast kills 9, leaves a dozen injured

July 20, 2023

Tragedy strikes in northeastern Congo as bomb blast kills 9, leaves a dozen injured

At least nine individuals lost their lives, and twelve others were wounded in a devastating bomb explosion that occurred in a village in northeastern Congo on Wednesday evening.

WHO searches for origin of contaminated cough syrup linked to 6 children's deaths

July 20, 2023

WHO searches for origin of contaminated cough syrup linked to 6 children's deaths

Contaminated cough syrup has been linked to the deaths of six children in Cameroon. The World Health Organization is asking Indian authorities to help trace the origin of the syrup.

8 found dead off Senegal coast after migrant boat carrying 155 people capsizes

July 20, 2023

8 found dead off Senegal coast after migrant boat carrying 155 people capsizes

A vessel carrying about 155 migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal. At least eight people were found dead as they attempted to reach Europe.

Kenyan police ordered not to report deaths from recent protests

July 20, 2023

Kenyan police ordered not to report deaths from recent protests

At least six people have been killed by police this week in Kenya, according to an independent watchdog. The country's police have been ordered not to report deaths from the protests.

2 shot dead in Kenya after police open fire on protestors challenging country’s new taxes

July 20, 2023

2 shot dead in Kenya after police open fire on protestors challenging country’s new taxes

Police opened fire during a demonstration that called for Kenya President William Ruto to lower living costs and repeal newly imposed taxes.