In the mountainous regions south of Marrakesh, remote villages are grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck on Friday night. Rescuers, facing treacherous conditions and impassable roads strewn with debris, have been tirelessly searching for survivors using minimal equipment. Regrettably, the official death toll has surpassed 2,100, …
Read More »Gunmen Attack US-Mexico Convoy
A group of gunmen attacked a convoy of vehicles traveling from the United States to Mexico, injuring three people, including Americans. The incident took place on a bridge connecting Miguel Aleman in Mexico with Roma, Texas, according to the Tamaulipas state security department. Initially, nine people were reported injured, but …
Read More »Dog Attack in Birmingham Injures Three, Including 11-Year-Old Girl
In Birmingham, a dog attack left three individuals injured, one of whom was an 11-year-old girl. West Midlands Police reported that the child was bitten while running past a dog being walked by its owner in Bordesley Green on Saturday. Two men tried to intervene but were also bitten, sustaining …
Read More »Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Resigns Ahead of Presidential Elections
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has stepped down from his position following official confirmation of his candidacy in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for November 9. The decision to resign aligns with Madagascar’s constitutional requirement, which mandates that a sitting head of state must resign if they wish to …
Read More »Deadly Sudan Airstrike Kills 40
The local volunteer emergency room reported on Sunday that a devastating airstrike in southern Khartoum had resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 lives. This marks the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident since the commencement of the civil war in Sudan on April 15. …
Read More »AU Made Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has achieved permanent membership in the G20, a significant development announced during the summit in Delhi by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Represented by its chair, Azali Assoumani, the AU now holds a permanent seat among G20 leaders, elevating it to the same status as the …
Read More »James Goes Home Today: Burial Service Held for Late NSMQ Star James Lutterodt from KETASCO
A burial service was conducted in Keta, Volta Region, to commemorate the life of the late National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) star, James Lutterodt. At just 19 years old, James was a vital member of the Keta Senior High School team that made history at the NSMQ in 2021. …
Read More »Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Denies Involvement in Alleged Plot to Impose Bawumia on NPP
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader of Parliament, has denied any involvement in an alleged plot to impose Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These denials come in response to an audio clip that aired on September 8, 2023, at Sompa FM, Suame-Kumasi, making allegations against …
Read More »Devastating 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Morocco, Leaving Over 800 Dead
A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Morocco, resulting in tragic loss of lives, with at least 820 people reported dead and over 670 injured. This natural disaster also caused significant damage to historic structures and forced frightened residents to flee to the streets for safety. Morocco’s …
Read More »GRIDCo Addresses Nationwide Power Outage in Ghana: Restoration Efforts Underway
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has identified a system disturbance as the cause of the nationwide power outage that occurred on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 7 PM. This disruption affected various parts of the country, including major cities like Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. GRIDCo swiftly initiated restoration efforts, …
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