Libya’s deadly floods have sparked a surge of solidarity and transcended political differences in a country wracked by division ever since the 2011 revolution that overthrew Moamer Kadhafi.”As soon as we heard about this awful tragedy, people began a spontaneous campaign in Tajoura to help, with no state backing at all,” said Mohannad Bennour in …

Rivalry set aside as Libyans cope with flood disasterSat, 16 Sep 2023 19:28:06 GMT Read More »

Shipments of international aid began to arrive in Libya on Saturday, offering a lifeline to thousands despite dwindling hopes of finding more survivors days after deadly flash floods.Sunday’s disaster submerged the port city of Derna, washing thousands of people and homes out to sea after two dams burst under the pressure of torrential rains triggered …

Aid arrives in flood-hit Libya but hopes fade for survivorsSat, 16 Sep 2023 19:23:15 GMT Read More »

Thousands of people, some dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa’s divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country’s emergence from apartheid.Mourners crowded a small stadium in Ulundi, the ancient capital of the Zulu kingdom in eastern South Africa, …

S.Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader ButheleziSat, 16 Sep 2023 17:21:51 GMT Read More »

Thousands of people, some dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa’s divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country’s emergence from apartheid.Mourners crowded a small stadium in Ulundi, the ancient capital of the Zulu kingdom in eastern South Africa, …

South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader ButheleziSat, 16 Sep 2023 14:51:39 GMT Read More »

Ethiopia’s human rights body has accused federal government forces of carrying out extra-judicial killings in the restive region of Amhara and mass arbitrary detentions.Fighting erupted in Amhara in early July between the national army and local militia fighters known as Fano, after months of tensions.The unrest prompted the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on …

Ethiopia rights body accuses govt forces of Amhara abusesSat, 16 Sep 2023 09:59:35 GMT Read More »

Aid groups warned of growing risk posed by the spread of disease that could compound the humanitarian crisis in Libya, as hopes dwindled Saturday of finding more survivors days after deadly flooding.Sunday’s flash floods submerged the port city of Derna, washing thousands of people and homes out to sea after two upstream dams burst under …

Aid groups sound alarm in Libya as hopes fade for flood survivorsSat, 16 Sep 2023 08:49:44 GMT Read More »

Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a powerful but divisive leader implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the birth of modern South Africa, will be laid to rest in a state funeral on Saturday.Thousands are expected to pay tribute to the once-feared founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), who died a week ago …

S. Africa holds funeral for Zulu grandee ButheleziSat, 16 Sep 2023 02:52:06 GMT Read More »

Aid groups have warned of growing risk posed by the spread of disease that could compound the humanitarian crisis in Libya, as hopes of finding more survivors fade days after deadly flooding.Sunday’s flood submerged the port city of Derna, washing thousands of people and homes out to sea after two upstream dams burst under the …

Aid groups sound alarm in Libya as hopes dwindle for survivorsSat, 16 Sep 2023 01:49:59 GMT Read More »

The president of Sierra Leone on Friday accused the United States of pressuring him to interfere in his country’s June 24 election count, a statement in stark contrast to the concerns Washington has leveled regarding the fairness of the poll.”When the elections were at the height — of calling the results — this is when …

S.Leone president says US pressured him to interfere in voteFri, 15 Sep 2023 23:47:35 GMT Read More »

Early forward dominance allowed All Black half-backs Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie to run the show in a 71-3 hammering of Namibia in the World Cup in Toulouse on Friday, according to New Zealand coach Ian Foster.Roigard and McKenzie each scored two tries, with the latter also hitting eight conversions for a personal tally of …

All Blacks coach Foster hails Roigard, rues De Groot red cardFri, 15 Sep 2023 22:20:27 GMT Read More »