10 killed in air strikes on capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
At least ten people were killed in a second day of air strikes on Ethiopia’s Tigray region Wednesday, a hospital official said, in attacks that […]
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One killed, 40 injured as South Africa mine dam wall collapses
Flooding caused by the collapse of a mine dam wall in South Africa’s Free State province swept away houses and cars on Sunday, the provincial […]
Death toll in western Uganda landslide rises to 15
The death toll in a landslide disaster in the western Ugandan district of Kasese has risen to 15, a local relief agency said on Wednesday. […]
One killed, 7 injured as building collapses in Kano – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has confirmed one person dead and seven others injured when an uncompleted three-storey building collapsed at a popular GSM […]
28 die, 48 injured in rain spells across Pakistan in 24hrs
About 28 people died and 48 others injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods and other rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Pakistan. […]
Death toll from al-Shabab terrorists attack on Somalia hotel rises to 21
The death toll from a devastating 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has climbed to 21, Health Minister Ali […]
Death toll in Algerian wildfires rises to 26
The number of victims of wildfires in Algeria has risen to 26 from eight reported earlier, the Interior Minister said. The wildfires are burning in […]
16 dead, 36 missing as heavy flood hit north-western China
At least 16 people have died and a further 36 are missing after a flash flood in north-western China, according to a report on state […]
Death toll from heavy rains, floods in Sudan climbs to 75
The death toll from the recent heavy rains and floods in Sudan has climbed to 75, the country’s National Council for Civil Defense said Tuesday. […]
Earthquake kills 1,000 people in Afghanistan, 1,500 injured
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 1,000 persons in Afghanistan. At least 1.500 persons were also left injured. Reuters reported that houses were reduced to […]
Death toll in Brazilian extreme weather reaches 84
The governor of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil on Monday confirmed the death toll in Brazil’s north-east to have reached 84 after heavy rains […]
UPDATED: Death toll from Lagos building collapse rises to 4
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that the total number of dead bodies recovered from the building which collapsed […]
Ebute-Meta building collapse: Death toll now 8
The death toll at the collapsed Ebute-Meta three-storey building had risen to eight. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Southwest Zonal Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) told […]
Death toll from landslides, floods in Philippines rises to 63
The death toll from landslides and floods caused by the first tropical storm that hit the Philippines this year has reached 63, officials said on […]
Death toll from Kaduna bandits attacks rises to 34
The total number of people killed by bandits in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State during a series of attacks on Sunday has risen to 34. […]
NCDC alerts states as Lassa fever death toll hits 102
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has sent letters to states to alert the authorities on the disturbing trend of Lassa fever […]
Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 388
The death toll from one of the most destructive typhoons to hit the Philippines in recent years rose to 388 on Monday, the government said, […]
Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 34
The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano rose to 34 on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as aid was rushed […]
Ikoyi building collapse: Death toll rises to 45
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos + Rescue workers have recovered two more bodies from the site of the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi, Lagos State. The […]
UPDATE: Death toll rises to 20 in Ikoyi building collapse
More people have been confirmed killed and more survivors rescued hours after a high-rise building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Recalled that […]