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Rescue teams work in a swampy area of Igbokoda, Ondo State, following a Nigerian Air Force plane crash.

Africa2 days ago

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties

South African singer Elaine performing at the Jozi Kota Festival in Johannesburg.

Culture, Entertainment, Music3 days ago

Elaine’s look at Jozi Kota Festival divides opinion on X

French students protest outside a high school as police monitor demonstrations in France.

world3 days ago

Protesters start fires and clash with police as school demonstrations spread across France

Senegal floods kill several as heavy rains hit Dakar Torrential rains have flooded parts of Dakar and other regions of Senegal, killing several people, damaging infrastructure and disrupting transport. Heavy rains flood Dakar Severe rainfall over the weekend left several parts of Dakar underwater on Monday, with floodwaters disrupting movement across the capital and surrounding areas. Some rainfall stations recorded more than 100mm over 48 hours. Several people killed The Ministry of Interior confirmed deaths and injuries linked to the flooding. In Dakar’s Parcelles Assainies district, a 25-year-old woman and her four-year-old son died after a wall collapsed and floodwater entered their home. Buildings collapse in Matam In the northern city of Matam, one person was killed and two others injured after a structure collapsed during heavy rainfall. Authorities are also assessing the circumstances of another building collapse in Kaolack. Roads and transport affected Flooding has severely disrupted transportation in Dakar. The main highway linking the capital with its suburbs was cut in places, while several neighbourhoods were left difficult to access because of standing water. Infrastructure suffers damage The heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage to roads, buildings and other infrastructure. Some areas received rainfall totals exceeding 140mm in a single day, overwhelming drainage systems and creating dangerous conditions. More rain expected Authorities have warned that additional heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days. Residents have been urged to avoid flooded roads and buildings that may have been weakened by the storms. Government steps up response Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo held an emergency meeting on Monday to coordinate the government’s response. A regional emergency plan has been activated in Dakar, while a monitoring committee has been established to follow developments. Rescue operations continue Emergency services have been deployed to affected communities to assist residents, assess damage and coordinate relief efforts. Authorities said the casualty figures remain provisional as rescue and assessment operations continue. Youth Olympics approach The flooding comes just weeks before Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to begin on October 31. The disruption has raised additional concerns about infrastructure and transportation ahead of the major international event. President offers condolences President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed condolences to families affected by the floods and said the government was mobilising to strengthen monitoring and emergency measures in vulnerable areas.

Africa3 days ago

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure

Benin President Romuald Wadagni meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

Africa, Politics3 days ago

Benin’s President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France

A laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia as authorities investigate a woman’s death from unexplained pneumonia.

world3 days ago

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears

Yemeni government forces and military vehicles near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait during an offensive against Houthi fighters.

War News, world3 days ago

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb

Couples from Married at First Sight Mzansi season 3 reunite with the show’s experts.

Entertainment3 days ago

Married at First Sight Mzansi season 3 couples reunite to confront unresolved issues

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in an England shirt during an international match.

Sports4 days ago

Bournemouth unhappy after Scott injured with England

Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith speaks about the party’s economic plans during the Conservative Party conference.

Politics, UK4 days ago

Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations

Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah has been released after receiving a presidential pardon from President Mamadi Doumbouya.

Africa, Politics4 days ago

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves a police station after being arrested during an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.

Ex-prince Andrew asks court to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants

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