Flood deaths rise to 33 in central China
The death toll following severe flooding in China’s Henan province and its capital Zhengzhou has risen to at least 33. At least…
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WHO’s plan to audit labs in Covid origins probe ‘arrogant,’ says China
China on Thursday said a WHO proposal to audit Chinese labs as part of further investigation into the origins of the coronavirus…
UK Ask Questions Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest
The UK has asked Nigeria to explain where and how separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu , who holds British citizenship, was arrested. Nnamdi…
450,000 Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine Destroyed In Africa
A total of 450,000 Covid vaccine doses have been destroyed in nine African countries, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has said.…
Flood Kill 70 in Germany, Belgium After Heavy Rain
At least 70 people have died in Germany and Belgium after record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks. Most of the…
Celebrity Dentist Bags 16-years Jail Term In Egypt
A celebrity dentist in Egypt has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting four men. The…
Ex Footballer Loses Fifteen Relatives To Covid-19 In A Month
Former Namibian football star Marley Ngarizemo has lost 15 relatives including his father, brother, sister-in-law and an aunt since the third wave…
Deaths from South Africa’s street protests now 32
Twenty-two more people have died in an unrest raging in South Africa, a provincial official said on Tuesday, taking the national death…
CCP 100: Xi warns China will not be ‘oppressed’ in anniversary speech
China’s President Xi Jinping has warned that foreign powers will “get their heads bashed” if they attempt to bully or influence the…
UK not involved in arrest of Nnamdi Kanu – embassy
The UK has denied involvement in the arrest and extradition of Nnamdi Kanu, who leads a banned group seeking a breakaway state…
Report: Zuma ready to comply with jail term, daughter says
The daughter of South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has said that her father was ready to comply with a 15-month jail…
Bill Cosby freed after top court overturns sexual assault conviction
US comedian Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The judges said…
Namibian mortuaries full as Covid bites
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has said his country is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as coronavirus deaths and cases rapidly increase.…
Parliamentarians Dress Like School Girls in Malawi
Malawians have been sharing photos on social media of female MPs dressed up as schoolgirls – some delighting in their outfits others…
US air strikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militias
The US has carried out air strikes against Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region. Sunday’s strikes hit “operational and weapons…
Burkina Faso leader urges cancellation of protests
Burkinabe President Roch Kaboré has called on opposition and civil society groups to cancel planned nationwide protests against rising insecurity in the…