Celebrating the sack.Credit Getty images Tunisia's president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament, after violent mass protests nationwide on Sunday. Anger over the government's handling of a massive recent spike in Covid cases has added to general unrest over the nation's economic and social turmoil. President Kais Saied, who was elected in 2019,… Continue reading Tunisia’s Prime Minister Sacked After Violent Covid Protests_Ada Nkong
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Indonesia: Covid Positive Man Disguises as Wife to Fly_Ada Nkong
A Covid-positive Indonesian man who disguised himself as his wife to board a domestic flight was caught mid-air. The man, who has only been identified by his initials, DW, wore a full-face veil known as a niqab to board. He was also carrying his wife's passport and her negative Covid test result. He may never… Continue reading Indonesia: Covid Positive Man Disguises as Wife to Fly_Ada Nkong
China Floods: 12 Dead in Zhengzhou Train _Ada Nkong
Twelve people have died after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in China, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters. Video shared on social media shows evening commuters just managing to keep their heads above water. Water is seen rushing onto platforms. More than 500 people were eventually rescued from the tunnels in Henan province, officials… Continue reading China Floods: 12 Dead in Zhengzhou Train _Ada Nkong
Europe Floods: Victims Face Massive Clean-up as Waters Recede_Ada Nkong
Residents in regions of Germany and Belgium worst-affected by recent floods have begun the huge task of clearing their neighbourhoods, as the waters begin to recede. The scale of the damage is becoming clear, as rescue crews continue to look for victims. At least 180 people have died, and with many still missing the death… Continue reading Europe Floods: Victims Face Massive Clean-up as Waters Recede_Ada Nkong
Man Confirmed Killed in Anti Government Cuban Protests_Ada Nkong
Cuban authorities have confirmed that a man was killed during unrest in the country - the first confirmation of a death since the protests broke out. State media say Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died in a suburb of the capital Havana on Monday. According to officials, he was part of a group that attacked a… Continue reading Man Confirmed Killed in Anti Government Cuban Protests_Ada Nkong
Jovenel Moise: Foreign Hit Squad Killed Haiti’s President_Ada Nkong
A group of 28 foreign mercenaries, including retired Colombian soldiers, assassinated Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse earlier this week, police say. Several were detained after a gun battle at a house in the capital Port-au-Prince where they were holed up. Bloodied and bruised, suspects were paraded in front of media on Thursday, along with a slew… Continue reading Jovenel Moise: Foreign Hit Squad Killed Haiti’s President_Ada Nkong
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong
Former president Jacob Zuma turned himself into prison early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of the country’s highest court, officials said. Prison authorities confirmed that Zuma “has been admitted to start serving a 15 months sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre” in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is the first time… Continue reading Former South African President Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In_Ada Nkong
Dabiri Erewa Condemns Killing of Nigerian Footballer in UK by Police_Ada Nkong
The Chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission ,Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned in strong terms the killing of Nigerian footballer,Kelvin Igweani by the police In UK. Igweani was shot by police attending to a call out to a house where a child was found injured. Dabiri-Erewa who described the incident as sad and unfortunate called on the… Continue reading Dabiri Erewa Condemns Killing of Nigerian Footballer in UK by Police_Ada Nkong
Unsavory Conditions at US Migrant Camp_Ada Nkong
At a US border detention centre in the Texan desert, migrant children have been living in alarming conditions - where disease is rampant, food can be dangerous and there are reports of sexual abuse, an investigation by the BBC has found through interviews with staff and children. In recent months, the US has seen a… Continue reading Unsavory Conditions at US Migrant Camp_Ada Nkong
