Firework factory explosion claims lives in central Thailand
An explosion at a firework factory in central Thailand killed at least 17 people on Wednesday, a rescue worker has said. Sourced from Africanews
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Zambia: Authorities begin vaccination against cholera after 363 recorded deaths
About 1.4 million doses have already been received in the country in four separate shipments between the 11th and the 14th of January, 2024. The remaining balance of over 200,000 will be made available to the country soon.” Syliva Masebo, Minister of HealthSourced from Africanews
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Karim Wade’s presidential bid secured as France releases him from dual nationality allegiance
The resolution comes after a contentious dispute over the dual nationality of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) candidate, sparking actions from French President Emmanuel Macron.Sourced from Africanews
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Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener
En-Nesyri’s celebrations were initially cut short by the offside flag after he scored his team’s third goal in the 80th minute. He had already made way for substitute Amine Harit to go on in his place before a VAR check confirmed he had been onside for Achraf Hakimi’s cross.Sourced from Africanews
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UN agency urges ‘all possible support’ for Sudanese civilians
The head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday appealed for the international community to provide an urgent boost in funding and commitment to address Sudan’s escalating humanitarian crisis, now entering its tenth month. UN Africa News
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U.S. secretary of state Antony Blinken emphasizes global food security commitment at Davos
Blinken is among more than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders taking part in the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos.Sourced from Africanews
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Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader to undergo mental health checks
Mackenzie and the other suspects did not enter pleas because High Court Judge Mugure Thande granted a request from prosecutors that they undergo mental assessments and return to court on Feb. 6.Sourced from Africanews
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AFCON 2023: Mali beats South Africa 2-0, Namibia makes history
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana lost their AFCON opener to Mali’s eagles 2-0 on Tuesday (Jan. 16). In the same group Namibia made history. The Brave warrios caused one of the major upsets of the tournament so far, beating 2004 champions Tunisia, 1-0.Sourced from Africanews
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2 killed and 77 injured in a massive blast in southern Nigeria
Residents in the southwestern state of Oyo’s densely populated Ibadan city heard a loud blast at about 7:45 p.m., causing panic as many fled their homes. Sourced from Africanews
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US urged to halt first execution by nitrogen asphyxiation
The imminent execution of an American prisoner by a new and untested method – suffocation by nitrogen gas – could amount to torture, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, warned on Tuesday. Source UN News
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