Monday, October 2, 2023

Outcry as Kenya fuel prices reach record high

The highest fuel prices in recent memory have been announced by Kenya's regulator, to the fury of many in the country. Overnight the cost of petrol rose to about 212 shillings ($1.40; £1.20) per litre...

Most Libya flood deaths could have been avoided – UN

The head of the UN's World Meteorological Organization says most of the deaths from the Libya floods could have been avoided. Petteri Taalas told journalists the country could have issued warnings. “Emergency management forces would have...

The sea is constantly dumping dead bodies: Libya flood kills over 5k

More than 5,300 people have died after floods in the Libyan city of Derna, a local minister says "The sea is constantly dumping dozens of bodies," Hisham Chkiouat adds The floods burst two dams in the...

Twenty-six people die in Nigeria boat accident

At least 26 people died in Nigeria's northern Niger state after a wooden boat they were travelling in capsized in a dam on Sunday. The vessel was carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children,...

More than 820 dead after strong Morocco earthquake

More than 820 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Morocco, according to the country's interior ministry The quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and...

Dozens reported dead in river boat attack in Mali

Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said...

Gabon coup leaders say ousted president now free

Gabon's military leaders say they have freed deposed President Ali Bongo from house arrest, where he has been since they seized power last week. This includes permission to travel abroad for medical check-ups. He suffered a...

Nigeria court rejects presidential poll challenge

Nigeria's Appeal Court has rejected one challenge to Bola Tinubu's narrow victory in February's presidential election. After a six-hour verdict, they said the appeal by Peter Obi's Labour Party was without merit and dismissed all...

Tension in Nigeria as judges present election ruling

The ruling to determine the winner of the 25 February presidential election in Nigeria is under way in Abuja. The court will decide on the petitions brought before it by opposition candidates of the People’s...

No evidence S Africa gave arms to Russia – inquiry

An independent inquiry has found no evidence that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. The panel rejected claims made by the US ambassador to South Africa that a Russian ship...