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Iranpress: More than 100 die in river in Nigeria

More than 100 die in river in Nigeria

Wednesday, 13 September 2023 19:01

Nigeria (IP) - At least 50 people have died in a boat mishap in the district of Gurin in Adamawa State of Northeastern Nigeria near the border with Cameroon.

Iranpress: At least 19 killed in twin bombings in central Somalia

At least 19 killed in twin bombings in central Somalia

Wednesday, 04 January 2023 20:55

At least Nineteen people were killed on Wednesday in central Somalia in a double car bombing claimed by al-Shabab terrorist group, a commander of a local militia allied to the government told AFP.

Iranpress: World newspapers: Biden pledges deals to bolster Africa

World newspapers: Biden pledges deals to bolster Africa's future

Thursday, 15 December 2022 20:46

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an agreement aimed at bolstering trade ties between the United States and Africa after years in which the continent took a back seat to other U.S. priorities as China made inroads with investments and trade.

Iranpress: Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in East Africa

Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in East Africa

Saturday, 15 October 2022 15:18

One person is likely to die of hunger every 36 seconds between now and the end of the year in drought-ravaged East Africa as the worst-hit areas hurtle toward famine, an international humanitarian agency warned on Friday.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Rush to take in Ukrainians

World Newspapers: Rush to take in Ukrainians

Tuesday, 15 March 2022 21:02

Refugee scheme's website crashes as more than 44000 Britons offer spare rooms in first six hours.

Iranpress: Nigeria building collapse; death toll rises to 21

Nigeria building collapse; death toll rises to 21

Wednesday, 03 November 2021 20:36

Nigeria (IP) - As of Wednesday, almost 48 hours after the collapse of the 21 story building in Lagos State of South Western Nigeria, the death toll rose to 21 while ten people were rescued by National Emergency Management Agency.

Iranpress: UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots

UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots

Sunday, 01 August 2021 05:41

Hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots in the next three months with the highest alerts for catastrophic situations in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, southern Madagascar, Yemen, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria, two UN agencies warned Friday.

Iranpress: A court in Nigeria acquitted Sheikh Zakzaki

A court in Nigeria acquitted Sheikh Zakzaki

Wednesday, 28 July 2021 21:48

The Federal High Court in Kaduna State acquitted Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria and his wife Malamah Zeenah.

Iranpress: World

World's third largest diamond unearthed in Botswana

Friday, 18 June 2021 05:44

The world’s third-largest diamond was unearthed in Botswana last week, government officials announced.

Iranpress: African Union suspends Mali following military coup

African Union suspends Mali following military coup

Wednesday, 02 June 2021 05:42

The African Union suspended the membership of the west African country of Mali late on Tuesday, days after the military detained the interim prime minister and president and took control.

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