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UN calls for probe over prison torture in Libya
The UN Support Mission in Libya says it is alarmed by what it called '‘disturbing footage circulating on social media'', believed to show the torture of detainees at the Gernada prison in eastern Libya.
The facility is run by military…
WHO warns Tanzania over deadly Marburg outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in north-western Tanzania, reporting that at least eight people have died so far.
According to the WHO, nine…
DRC: Three Chinese citizens bag seven-year imprisonment over illegal mining
Three Chinese citizens were sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines for illegally exploiting mineral resources in Congo, according to court filings.
The ruling marks the first time foreign mineral brokers have…
Rwanda discovers oil in Lake Kivu
Rwanda announced says its has discovery, first oil confirming 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“We have oil,” said Francis Kamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board,…
South Africa gold mine Rescuers continue search operation
Rescuers at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have recovered at least 60 bodies, as they press ahead with their operation.
More than 90 survivors have been pulled out as of Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
Hundreds more…
No More Miners Trapped In South Africa
No more illegal miners are believed to be trapped underground at a gold mine in South Africa. Volunteers working with rescue teams have said.
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out since Monday after a court…
Tanzania: Suspected Virus Outbreak Sparks Concern
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This alarming development comes just weeks after neighbouring Rwanda declared its own…
Mozambique: Chapo Sworn In As President
Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party has been sworn in as president of the country.
Taking the oath in front of a group of approximately 1,500 supporters on Wednesday, Chapo promised to protect democracy and human…
Senate President, Deputy Salute Nigeria At 63
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has congratulated it's citizens on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the…
Nigeria at 63: Kwara Governor Sends Message of Hope
The Kwara State Governor in Northcentral Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Nigerians on the country's 63rd anniversary of independence. He said the country’s march to greatness is on course and on even stronger footing,…