A passenger has described the moment people crashed onto the roof during what was described as a mid-air “technical incident” on a flight from Australia to New Zealand. Brian Jocutt…
Indonesia: Batik Air pilots fall asleep mid-flight
Indonesia is investigating local airline Batik Air after both pilots were found to have fallen asleep during the flight for 28 minutes. Both men, who have been temporarily suspended, fell…
Switzerland: Five skiers found dead and one missing in Swiss Alps
The bodies of five missing skiers have been found in the Swiss Alps, police said. Local authorities are still looking for a sixth person. A massive search and rescue operation…
Hungary: Trump will not give a penny to Ukraine if elected- PM Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that Donald Trump will not finance Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression if he is re-elected as US president. “He will not give a…
Ethiopia: Talks open between federal government and Tigray authorities
Representatives of the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray region have begun talks in Addis Ababa to resolve delays in implementing the Pretoria peace agreement. The agreement, negotiated between the parties…
Nigeria: Criticism as one state names airport after President Tinubu
Niger state in central Nigeria has renamed its newly renovated regional airport after President Bola Tinubu, sparking criticism. Provincial Spokesperson Hajia Binta Manmam said Minna International Airport was renamed by…
Chad: PM Success Masra announces presidential bid
Prime Minister Success Masra announced his candidacy for president one week after interim president Mahamat Deby, the head of the junta, announced his candidacy. Mr Mathra, a former opposition leader,…
Libya: Rival leaders agree to form unified government
Leaders of Libya’s two rival governments have agreed to form a unity government, signalling progress toward ending more than a decade of political deadlock. In a joint statement on Sunday,…
Uganda: Authorities suspend ban on meat sale amid disease outbreak
Ugandan authorities have reportedly suspended a recent ban on meat sales in the capital, Kampala, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Health authorities last week imposed a ban and ordered…
SA: President Ramaphosa criticises opposition for inviting US to observe poll
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), for calling on the United States and European countries to monitor upcoming elections. The…