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Nigeria could see further rallies on Tuesday, as citizens protest against the cost-of-living crisis, according to reports. Dubbed “Fearless October 1”, the demonstrations have been timed to coincide with the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, which falls on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. “Rallies will be held in the capital Abuja, …

Seventy-five people were killed, 148 injured and 250,305 others affected by flooding in Mali, reported the national coordination for crisis and natural disaster management. Some 591 cases of flooding were recorded in Mali from August 1, 2024 to September 27, the national crisis and disaster management coordination announced on Friday, …

In South Korea, a law has been passed that punishes this new form of online harassment with at least three years imprisonment and fines of 22,000 euros each. Artificial intelligence has made it easy to create fake sexual videos featuring images of real women, including minors. The state will be …

The Kenyan government has announced the deaths of 42 people during nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Kenyan Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki told the National Assembly on Friday that 42 people died, 132 disappeared and 1208 were arrested during the protests. Kindiki expressed the government’s determination to hold …

Kenya’s President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for the immense support that Africa has received in equipment and assistance during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York. “Your support in South Sudan, what we are doing in DRC and I will be looking forward to …

One person died on the spot and another was seriously injured after part of a three-storey building under construction collapsed on them in Tuba, in the Greater Accra region, Ghana. The unfortunate incident, involving a portion of the topmost floor of the building located at Aglow Farms. Two out of …

A teenage gang of three set a three-bedroom bungalow ablaze after stealing foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing in the Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Nigeria. The gang decided to set the house on fire after their attempted robbery was foiled by residents of the community, according to …

A 20 year-old student from North Carolina has died while on a hike on table Mountain in Cape town, South Africa. The body of the woman, Brook Chevront, has been found, according to the authorities. “The deceased was reported missing after a tracking app she was using stopped updating and …

In Senegal, the government is planning to launch an online neo-bank in collaboration with the Banque Nationale de Développement Economique (BNDE). The announcement was made by Amadou Chérif Diouf, Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad, in a media interview. This initiative is not insignificant, as the online banking sector is …

At least 28 people died in southern Ethiopia when a public transport bus plunged into a river, according to reports. “29 people were also injured in the incident,” according to Inspect Wolde Biliso, head of the trafic accident prevention and control division. He confirmed that the accident occurred at around …