More than five million invasive quelea birds have been killed in a mass cull in Tanzania, the authorities have said in comments reported in the local media. The birds had…
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Kenya: Nairobi to start building nuclear power plant in 2027 – CEO
Kenya will begin constructing a nuclear power plant in 2027, the authorities have said in the latest pledge about the plans. The 1,000MW plant, which has been in the pipeline…
Benin: Dozens killed in fuel depot fire
The Beninese government has ordered an assessment of all fuel storage facilities in the wake of the deadly explosion that killed dozens of people over the weekend. At least 34…
Nigeria: Missing journalist found dead in pit
A veteran Nigerian radio journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, has been found dead in north-west Zamfara state three days after he was declared missing. Danjibga worked with the Voice of Nigeria (VON)…
Hong Kong: Police investigate cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX
Hong Kong police are investigating allegations of fraud against cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX after investors complained of HK$1.3bn ($166m; £134m) in losses. Eleven people, including popular influencers, were arrested this…
USA: Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge
The family of a US man who drowned after driving off a collapsed bridge are claiming that he died because Google failed to update its maps. Philip Paxson’s family are…
Mozambique: Maputo to sue shipbuilder in UK over corruption
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Mozambique can sue the shipbuilder Privinvest in Britain, over allegations of bribery linked to a corruption scandal that caused a financial crisis. Privinvest…
USA: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents sued over missing millions
The parents of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued over losses linked to the crypto company’s collapse. In a filing, managers at the bankrupt firm accuse the couple of…
USA: It may cost you to access Social media platform X- Elon Musk
Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X, formerly called Twitter, may have to pay for access to the platform. In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
UK: Tata Steel’s Port Talbot steelworks gets £500m by UK government
Port Talbot’s steelworks will be given up to £500m by the UK government in a bid to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way, but it…