Four TikTokers have been charged in Kenya over publishing false information, after they were arrested for filming a video of a staged robbery outside a police station, local media reported. The content creators, including a 17-year-old boy, were arrested on Wednesday in Kilifi county after the video went viral on …
Read More »A man shot his brother dead while hunting
An man has inflicted gunshot wounds on his 17-year-old younger brother while hunting for bush meat at Dakurpe, a farming community in the Bole district of the Savannah Region, Ghana. “The elder brother had intended to shoot a bird on his farm but unfortunately, his younger brother was in the line of …
Read More »Heavy toll after collapse of multi-storey building in South Africa
At least five people died and dozens more were trapped in South Africa after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in the city of George, local media reported. Emergency services rushed to the scene to search for survivors. City officials say over 20 people have so far been rescued and …
Read More »Attack on a hospital leaves at least 2 dead and 21 injured
An attack took place in a hospital in the Chinese province of Yunnan (southwest) and left at least two dead and 21 injured, local police said. Tuesday, at 11:37 a.m. (03:37 GMT), a stabbing attack occurred at Chengnan Hospital in Zhenxiong County, in Yunnan province, and left two dead and …
Read More »Truck crashes 10-year-old hawker to death
A tipper truck has crashed a 10-year-old hawker to death at Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, Ghana. “The deceased was selling mangoes as she crossed the road linking Mankessim to Cape Coast. She was unfortunately crushed in the middle of the road”, reports said. “The incident …
Read More »Teenager killed in clash between police and civilians
A 19-year-old man was shot dead following clashes between police and angry youths at the town hall in Dambai, capital of the Eastern Krachi, Oti region, Ghana. “Police went to the area to arrest some ghetto youths who were smoking hard drugs at the time as the police were on …
Read More »Ghana: trees crash vehicles at Airport after downpour
Two vehicles have been badly damaged after trees fell on them at Airport following a few hours of heavy downpour in Accra, Ghana. “The rain, accompanied by strong winds, brought down the trees, crashing the vehicles completely,” reports said. They include a Matiz with registration number GX 747-13 and a …
Read More »US: Ghanaian couple jailed 25 years for beating son to death
A couple has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for beating their 5-year-old son to death in their apartment in Lefrak City, USA. “The boy’s mom along with her boyfriend were found responsible for bashing the boy with at least four different instruments in their Lefrak City …
Read More »Nigerian woman completes 72-hour nail-painting marathon
A Nigerian nail painter from Plateau State, Lisha Dachor, 19, has wrapped up her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting marathon by an individual. During this event, dubbed a “nail-a-thon”, Ms. Dachor is said to have painted over 4,000 artificial nails in 72 …
Read More »Nigeria: Couple holds church wedding with just 10 guests
A Nigerian couple turned heads on social media with their church wedding which was attended by only their closest family and friends, with just 10 guests in total. The couple had decided to have a small and intimate wedding, wanting to focus on the true meaning of their commitment to …
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