West Kordofan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 60 Miners in War-Torn Sudan
The West Kordofan gold mine collapse has left at least 60 miners dead near El-Nahud in Sudan. Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the tragedy highlights the risks of artisanal mining in a country devastated by war.
Western Cape crash claims 21 lives as South Africa’s roads turn deadly again
A Western Cape crash involving two minibus taxis and a station wagon has left 21 people dead near Prince Albert, highlighting South Africa's ongoing road safety crisis.
Fani-Kayode Warns South Africa After Two Nigerians Were Killed in Johannesburg
Nigeria's high commissioner-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has issued a strong warning to Pretoria following the killings of two Nigerians in Johannesburg, escalating concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in the country and straining diplomatic relations between Africa's two largest economies.
DR Congo Ebola Crisis Crosses Into Seventh Province as Toll Nears 3,350
The DR Congo Ebola crisis has crossed into a seventh province after an infected traveller carried the virus into Sud-Ubangi via the Congo River. With 3,349 deaths recorded and no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, health authorities fear the outbreak could expand beyond DRC's borders.
Ayilamo Attack Claims 4 Cops, 8 Civilians as Gunmen Overrun Benue Community
Twelve people, including four mobile police officers, were killed in the Ayilamo attack after heavily armed gunmen stormed a farming community in Benue State. Residents said the attackers entered from neighbouring Taraba State before setting homes ablaze and engaging security forces.
