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Poisonous gas leaks in Johannesburg, South Africa

Poisonous gas has leaked in Johannesburg, South Africa. Due to this 16 people have died. The injured have been admitted to the hospital.

Jul 06, 2023, 08:44 AM IST

DR Congo opposition leader urges citizens to reject Kabila

The leader of Congo's largest opposition party is urging citizens to peacefully resist the "coup d'etat" he says President Joseph Kabila has carried out by not stepping down when his mandate expired at midnight.

Dec 20, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Action will be taken in South Sudan incident: UN peacekeeping chief

The UN has said it will sent home those peacekeepers found responsible of "inadequate response" during a deadly attack on its base in South Sudan.

Jun 24, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

Burkina Faso terror attack: In Pics

Attackers struck an upscale hotel popular with Westerners in Burkina Faso's capital late Friday, fueling the recent political turmoil in the West African country.

Jan 16, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

Four dead in Congo as protesters defy clampdown

Four people have been killed and 10 injured in the Republic of Congo, according to officials, as demonstrators braved a government clampdown and took to the streets to protest the president's bid for a third term in office.

Oct 21, 2015, 06:03 AM IST