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Dozens Killed in Fiery Bus Collision in Northern Tanzania

A tragic bus crash in Tanzania claimed at least 37 lives and left around 30 people seriously injured, after two buses collided on a highway before erupting into flames. The accident occurred on Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, on the Moshi–Tanga road near Sabasaba in the Kilimanjaro region. The Incident: What Happened? Local authorities report that a tire puncture may have led one bus to…
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Dozens killed in high school stampede in Central African Republic

On June 25, 2025, tragedy struck at Lycée Barthélémy Boganda in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. During the second day of national baccalauréat exams, an electrical transformer malfunctioned as power was being restored. Its explosion—loud and billowing smoke—triggered a mass stampede among the approximately 5,000–6,000 students present. In the ensuing panic, many…
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Culture

Deadly South African storm claims dozens of lives

A catastrophic storm system has struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, resulting in at least 86 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to rise as recovery operations continue. The disaster unfolded in mid-June 2025, when a powerful cold front brought torrential rains, strong winds, and even snow to the region. The deluge caused rivers to burst their banks, submerging homes, vehicles…
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Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria

On January 11, 2025, a Nigerian military airstrike in Tungar Kara, a village in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, mistakenly killed at least 20 civilians, including members of a local vigilante group. The victims were part of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, a civilian security outfit assisting in repelling attacks by armed groups known as bandits. The…
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People in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika’s endless flooding

In recent years, Lake Tanganyika’s rising waters have submerged vast areas of Burundi, displacing thousands and exacerbating the country’s vulnerability to climate change. The situation has reached a crisis point, with communities along the lake’s shores facing devastating consequences. The flooding, intensified by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, has led to the displacement of…
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Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria

A recent Nigerian military airstrike in northwest Zamfara State has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 civilians, including members of local vigilante groups. The incident occurred in Tungar Kara village, where community members had mobilized to defend against an attack by armed groups. The Nigerian Air Force mistakenly identified these civilians as fleeing bandits and launched the strike…
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Heavy Rains Trigger Fatal Flooding in Nigeria

In recent weeks, heavy rains have triggered devastating floods across several states in Nigeria, leading to significant loss of life, destruction of property, and the displacement of thousands. The 2025 rainy season has proven particularly harsh, with rainfall far above seasonal averages in many parts of the country. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported dozens of fatalities…
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