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Nigeria nurses launch nationwide 7-day strike

Healthcare workers across Nigeria walked out for a 7-day strike at midnight on Tuesday after the government failed to respond to a 15-day ultimatum issued by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives.

Togo confirms over 60 killed in Al Qaeda-linked attacks

The foreign minister says there have been 15 incident this years in the north of the country.

Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania

More than 2,500 people have been affected by severe flash floods in Suceava county, northern Romania, where three people were confirmed dead and hundreds of homes damaged.

Trump may skip G20 summit in South Africa amid rising tensions

A diplomatic showdown may be brewing as U.S. President Donald Trump signals he could skip this year’s G20 summit in South Africa. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he might send someone else in his place, citing what he called “ver...

Somaliland offers the US a base and minerals in exchange for recognition

Despite its relative stability, Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is yet to be recognised as a sovereign state.

Ugandan opposition leader says political climate going from ‘bad to worse’ ahead of 2026 election

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says the political climate in the country is going 'from bad to worse' in the run up to next year’s presidential election.

Protesters demand resignation nine months after Valencia floods

Nine months after the Dana floods claimed 228 lives in the province of Valencia, the town of Catarroja held a protest on Tuesday over the regional government's handling of the disaster.

Hong Kong’s traditional bamboo scaffolding faces gradual phase-out

Hong Kong’s iconic bamboo scaffolding may be phased out as the government pushes for wider adoption of metal alternatives, citing safety concerns and industry trends.

Floods kill at least 25 people in northeastern Nigeria

Parts of northwestern Nigeria are now underwater after a heavy deluge triggered flash flooding across Adamawa State. The flooding began Sunday in five communities around Yola, sweeping away homes and livelihoods.

Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across pacific

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami alert along the Pacific coast after detecting waves as tall as 40 cm (1.3 ft) at 16 locations,stretching from Hokkaido down to just northeast of Tokyo. Authorities warned that larger waves may follow a...