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Climate Change: Floods and Landslides Claim 30 in Southern Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President (Credit:BBC) At least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials have told BBC According to BBC, authorities reported that…

Over 1,000 Kenyans Enlisted To Fight In Russia-Ukraine War

BBC Clinton Mogesa, 29, died while fighting for Russia (BBC) BBC has reported that a total of 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to a Kenyan intelligence report that details a network of rogue officials allegedly colluding with…

Nine Muslims Arrested For Not Fasting During Ramadan

BBC The Islamic police or Hisbah are known for carrying out raids across many parts of northern Nigeria (BBC) The Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano arrested nine Muslims on Wednesday who were seen eating food during the first day…

Aviation Workers Call off Strike after Two Days of Chaos at Kenya’s Main Airport

BBC Aviation workers in Kenya have agreed to resume work during the second day of their strike that has led to cancellations, delays and diversions which have particularly hit the main airport in the capital, Nairobi. Operations are expected to slowly return…

Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Illegal Recruitment for Foreign Wars

BBC NIGERIA: Nigeria’s foreign ministry has issued an urgent warning over what it describes as the increasing illegal recruitment of its citizens to fight in foreign conflicts. It comes after Ukrainian officials said they found the bodies of two Nigerians who they…

At least 21 Dead after Boat Sinks on Sudan’s River Nile

SOURCE: BBC The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carrying nearly 30 passengers, including women, elderly people and children, the Sudan Doctors Network said. “Rescue teams are continuing with their work since there could be more…

Polls Close in First Election Since Gen Z Protests Ousted Bangladesh Leader

BBC Votes are being counted in Bangladesh after its first election since student-led protests ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. More than 2,000 candidates are vying for 350 seats in parliament, though none from the banned Awami League of Hasina, who…

Tragedy as More than 200 Killed in Mine Collapse in DR Congo

BBC Sources say the mine, currently under rebel control, has been poorly maintained (Credit:BBC) More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. The mine, in the town of Rubaya,…

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