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Nearly 50 die of thirst in Niger after truck breaks down in remote Sahara desert
Nearly 50 die of thirst in Niger after truck breaks down in remote Sahara desert Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger when a truck broke down in a remote part of the Sahara desert, leaving its passengers stranded without water. Two survivors managed to walk 50 kilometres through the desert to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, where they alerted authorities. Forty-nine people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them...
At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert
At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town, where they alerted the authorities. Nigerien authorities say at least 49 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in northern Niger after their truck broke down, leaving them stranded for days. The dead were among a group returning from Mali to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha with their...
Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves 49 dead in Sahara Desert
The 49 victims were buried in mass graves at the scene in what officials called a “particularly delicate and emotionally exhausting task” for the survivors. At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and they were stranded for days in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, authorities said on Friday. The victims, all Nigeriens, were returning home from a religious festival in Mali when the truck stopped running more than 80 kilometres west of Assamaka, near the borders with...
At least 49 die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara Desert
At least 49 die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara Desert The victims were reportedly returning home from a religious festival - Bookmark At least 49 people have died of thirst in the Sahara Desert after their truck broke down, leaving them stranded for days in northern Niger, authorities confirmed. The victims, all Nigerien nationals, were reportedly returning home from a religious festival in Mali when their vehicle became inoperable more than 80 kilometers (49 miles) west of...
Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions
Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions June 3, 2026Many of the 2026 elections across Africa across Africa are marked by fraud, repression and a growing disconnect between young people and political elites. Though results have yet to be announced, Monday's election in Ethiopia, for example, is widely expected to result in a win for incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, despite deep divisions in the nation. Officials cited security concerns in suspending voting in parts of...
Coups and crises shake African democracy
Coups and crises shake African democracy June 1, 2026Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in a 2022 coup, recently told Burkinabe people to "forget" about democracy. "If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away," he said on the state broadcaster RTB in April. Traore's statement shocked many, yet it also resonated with parts of the population.
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Iran, Syria and Russia - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments When planning a holiday, it’s wise to check these three things before you leave for the airport: your passport is in date, travel insurance is still valid and you’re travelling to somewhere safe according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)....
Nigeria: How religious divides worsen conflict during drought
Nigeria: Religious divides worsen conflict during drought June 2, 2026Across the Sahel region, where many Fulani herders have historically lived, rising temperatures, drought, and desertification have reduced grazing land. Now, pastoralists are increasingly driving their stock beyond traditional ranges and coming into conflict with sedentary farming communities. The WZB Berlin Social Science Center drew on over two decades of data across Nigeria to examine links between drought patterns,...
Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk
Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk About 9,000 years ago, the Neolithic settlement of Catalhoyuk was an egalitarian, matrilineal society with no evidence of organised violence. Catalhoyuk, Turkiye – About an hour southeast of Konya lies one of the most exciting Neolithic finds of the 20th century – the densely populated settlement of Catalhoyuk. Occupied for 1,000 years from about 7000 to 6000 BC, Catalhoyuk has drawn archaeologists since its discovery in...
Nigerian court hands down death penalty to four men over church attack that killed 50 worshippers
Nigerian court hands down death penalty to four men over church attack that killed 50 worshippers Prosecutors said convicted men were members of al-Shabab militant group - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A Nigerian court sentenced four gunmen to death for their role in the 2022 attack on a church in the country's southwest which claimed the lives of at least 50 people. The assault occurred on 5 June 2022 as mass concluded at the St Francis Catholic Church in Owo in Ondo state. Many...