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October 14, 2025
Madagascar’s military takes power after president flees country, says colonel
October 14, 2025
Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence
ADDIS ABABA — The scaffolding supporting a church under construction in Ethiopia’s Amhara region collapsed, killing at least 36 people and injuring scores of others, the Associated Press reported.The accident happened Wednesday morning at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, northern Ethiopia, as worshippers gathered for an annual event celebrating St. Mary.Many worshippers had climbed up the wooden scaffolding to see a ceiling mural when the support structure collapsed, according to witnesses.“We all had gathered in prayers when all of a sudden the scaffolding collapsed and people starting falling from the ceiling,” witness Mikias Mebratu, who lost three of his friends, said at the scene.Seyoum Altaye, a clinician with a local hospital, said the victims include children...
October 02, 2025
At least 36 killed as a church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia
October 01, 2025
South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead at Paris hotel
September 30, 2025
Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire
September 24, 2025
Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
GABORONE – Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country's victory in the men's 4x400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first African nation to win the event.
President Duma Boko hailed the gold medal as a "historic African win", in an online address praising the team for their performance.He announced Monday, 29 September, as a holiday to celebrate the achievement – a day ahead of the country's independence day.On Sunday, Botswana's team of Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi edged out the US, the winners of the last 10 world titles, in a rain-drenched race. South Africa took third position."I'll be sure to tell everyone, Botswana's natural diamonds are not...
September 22, 2025
Botswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medal
September 19, 2025
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
September 17, 2025
Fuel tankers set ablaze as militants enforce blockade of key Senegal-Mali trade route
September 12, 2025
South Sudan’s vice president charged with treason and murder
