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UAE, Uganda Ink Deal to Establish Specialized Eye-Care Hospital

23 Jan 2025 00:11 AM IST

The agreement was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sultan Mohamed Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and on behalf of Uganda by Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

How Technology Saved Miners Trapped in a South African Shaft After Months?

22 Jan 2025 14:14 PM IST

A high-tech rescue operation successfully saved 246 miners trapped for months in a South African shaft, using innovative cage technology and teamwork.

India Approves Bill To Ratifying Cape Town Convention, Boosting Aircraft Leasing Industry

21 Jan 2025 21:03 PM IST

The bill aims to enforce the Cape Town Convention, aiding aircraft leasing and acquisition in India. It now awaits parliamentary approval, potentially easing lessors' recovery of aircraft in insolvency cases.

Ghana Army And Illegal Miners Clash At Obuasi Mine, Leaving Nine Dead At Obuasi Gold Mine

20 Jan 2025 03:32 AM IST

Ghana’s armed forces claimed the miners fired at military patrols, while local leaders dispute this, saying the victims were unarmed. President Mahama has called for an investigation.

Kenya Boosts Haiti Mission With 200 More Officers Amid Rising Gang Violence

19 Jan 2025 03:12 AM IST

Kenya sends more officers to Haiti, reinforcing efforts to curb gang violence that has displaced over a million residents.

Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Kills 70 Amid Desperate Rush For Scarce Gasoline

19 Jan 2025 00:40 AM IST

The tragic incident occurred after a tanker overturned, igniting flames that claimed lives amid soaring fuel prices.

Mozambique’s Ex-Finance Minister Faces Sentence In US In Massive Tuna Bond Scandal

17 Jan 2025 23:18 PM IST

Chang, convicted of fraud and money laundering, could face up to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that plunged Mozambique into financial crisis.

Tourist’s Sea Dip Turns Scary as Something Tries to Pull Him Under

17 Jan 2025 15:49 PM IST

Italian tourist Federico Cola was pulled by an octopus while swimming in Seychelles. He calmly interacted with it, going viral. His video, showing compassion towards the octopus, gained widespread admiration online.

South Africa’s Illegal Gold Mine Crackdown Kills 78, Hundreds Rescued

16 Jan 2025 03:14 AM IST

South African authorities rescued 246 survivors and recovered 78 bodies from an illegal gold mine. Trade unions condemned the government’s handling of the crisis, accusing it of negligence in response to miners' desperation.

Sudanese Army Condemns Ethnic Violence As Civilians Suffer In Escalating Conflict In El Gezira

15 Jan 2025 02:26 AM IST

Following accusations of ethnically-targeted violence, the Sudanese army pledged accountability while human rights groups reported numerous civilian casualties and abuses in El Gezira.

Zanu-PF Pushes To Extend Mnangagwa’s Presidency To 2030, Constitutional Change Possible

14 Jan 2025 23:39 PM IST

Zanu-PF seeks to extend President Mnangagwa’s term by two years, but no specifics on constitutional changes are provided. This proposal comes as the president’s second term nears its end.

Nigerian Airstrike In Zamfara Mistakenly Leaves 16 Dead, Sparks Calls For Accountability

12 Jan 2025 22:25 PM IST

The airstrike, targeting self-defense forces mistaken for criminals, has prompted calls for an impartial investigation by Amnesty International.

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