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Nigeria: death toll in Kano blast rises to nine amid allegations of a cover up
The death toll in an explosion that rocked the city of Kano in northwest Nigeria has risen to nine, authorities say.
Earlier, Kano's Police Commissioner, Sama'ila Shu'aibu Dikko said the explosion was from a gas cylinder that went off…
Colombian rebel group announces ceasefire for upcoming presidential election
Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group announced on Monday a 10-day ceasefire to allow May 29 presidential elections to pass off peacefully.
"We decree a unilateral ceasefire from 0:00 hours on May 25 until 24:00 hours on…
People support Democracy Plan and security measures in Bogota ahead of presidential elections
Bogota/Colombia- People commended the special security measures in the Colombian capital, Bogota, to put an end to violence, ahead of the presidential elections due to be held on May 29th.
As Guerillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces…
France names first female Prime minister in 30 years
Elisabeth Borne has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the first time in 30 years that a woman has held the position.
Borne will replace Jean Castex in the role, the Elysée Palace said in a statement on Monday, becoming only…
Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, shooting down a proposal by the Nordic countries to send delegations to Ankara to address the matter.
“We will not say ‘yes’ to…
Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump’s withdrawal of US troops
US officials say President Biden has approved the redeployment of US troops in Somalia, reversing a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump.
The deployment was requested by the Pentagon to support the fight against the…
Protest in Washington D.C. in commemoration of The Palestinian Nakba
Hundreds of Palestinian and Arab communities as well as Jewish Americans gathered in protest to commemorate the 74th anniversary of The Palestinian Nakba in front of the monument of Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C. Protesters raised…
Peru Sues Spain’s Repsol For $4.5b Over Oil Spill
Peru has filed suit against Spanish energy company Repsol over the massive January oil spill that ravaged its coast, seeking $4.5 billion in damages.
The lawsuit was filed before the 27th civil court in Lima against six companies: Repsol…
11 Dead, 34 Injured In Peru As Bus Crashes Into Ravine
At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and another 34 injured after a bus crashed into a ravine in Peru, authorities said on Sunday.
The accident happened on Saturday afternoon when a bus overturned and rolled 100 meters…
Buffalo shooting: Gunman deliberately sought black victims – mayor
The man suspected of shooting dead 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, deliberately sought a site with a high black population, authorities say.
The suspect, Payton Gendron, 18, drove more than 320km (200 miles) to…