Tag: Africa
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher’s gathering
Eight people died and nine others were injured in a crush during an evangelical gathering in Burundi's largest city, Bujumbura.…
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African…
Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?
The pattern has now become wearily familiar in Nigeria. Many die in a boat accident; officials say the regulations should…
Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss
Four Nigerian policeman, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man:…
Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup
Africa sent its largest ever contingent to the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but while there were undoubtedly some great storylines,…
Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze – president
Eleven people have died in a fire at a foster care facility in Algiers, Algeria's capital city. The country's civil…