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By: BBC A Nigerian man has told the BBC how he managed to survive an attack on his hunting party that left 16 of his companions dead, and shocked the nation. The group of young men, mostly in their 20s, was travelling in the back of a truck when they …

Nairobi, Kenya – March 27, 2025 – Kenyatrak Research has released a comprehensive report detailing the achievements and strides made by the Directorate of Immigration Services in reforming the passport issuance process. The study highlights key interventions implemented under the leadership of Madam Evelyn Cheluget, appointed as Director General on …

At least four people have died and two are missing after an explosion at a mine in northern Spain, officials say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The explosion occurred at the Cerredo mine in Degaña, Asturias, about 450 kilometers northwest of Madrid at around 09:30 local time (08:30 …

China is set to ban the installation of image-capturing devices in places such as bed-and-breakfasts, dormitories, and fitting rooms starting April 1, aiming to enhance privacy protection. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel These new regulations establish standards for managing video systems and complement existing laws designed to protect …

Elon Musk announced that his AI company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post on X Friday, Musk revealed that the all-stock deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk had …

By: BBC South Africa’s former ambassador to the US has told the BBC it is “self-evident” that there is racism within the Trump administration. Ebrahim Rasool, 62, was ordered to leave the US last week after Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. This …

At least 144 people have died and 732 injured so far in Myanmar, following an earthquake that struck the center of the country. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The BBC Burma team says these figures come from Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who says the figures are …

Haitian President Fritz Alphonse Jean visited the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission camp where Kenyan police officers are stationed, following the death of one of the officers at the hands of a gang. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The president expressed Haiti’s continued support for the MSS mission …

Six Russian tourists have died after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea near the Egyptian city of Hurghada. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Another 39 people were rescued after the ship, the Sindbad, sank at around 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT), officials said. Nine are said …

Three bar managers in Belgium are among five men who have been arrested in connection with an investigation into acts of rape and sexual assault against dozens of women, local police have said. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Prosecutors said the suspects were linked to the drinking of …