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Inside Africa – Congo mudslide death toll ‘to rise to 400’
on: by Fernil News
The death toll from Wednesday’s landslide in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to rise above 400, officials say. Most of the dead are from a fishing community on Lake Albert. Officials say the figure is based on the number
Ghana – Two die in gas explosion
on: by Fernil News
Two persons were burnt beyond recognition at Kikam in the Ellembelle district of the Western region in a motor crash which resulted in a gas explosion Wednesday evening. According to an eyewitness, Egya Eti, a mini urban bus and a taxi
Iniside Africa – Burials for Sierra Leone mudslide victims
on: by Fernil News
Nearly half of the 400 people known to have died in a mudslide and flooding on the outskirts of the Sierra Leone capital Freetown have already been buried, health officials say. The government had said mass burials would be postponed until
Inside Africa – EU urges Kenya to publish all election results
on: by Fernil News
The European Union’s election observer mission in Kenya is calling on the government to promptly publish all results forms of the disputed August 8 vote. Opposition candidate Raila Odinga has claimed that the election was rigged in favor of President Uhuru
Inside Africa – Zambia: HIV testing now compulsory
on: by Fernil News
The President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu has announced that testing for HIV is now compulsory in that country. According to Mr. Lungu, testing, counselling and treatment for HIV which used to be voluntary, are now a must for every citizen as