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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Morbi district, the country’s western state of Gujarat where a bridge collapse claimed more than a hundred lives. The colonial-era bridge collapsed into the Machchu River, days after it reopened after repairs. Search and rescue operations on the river resumed on Tuesday, meanwhile nine people, including employees of a firm contracted to maintain the bridge, have been arrested. The bridge was a major […]

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a police watchdog to draw up plans for reforms with civilian oversight, reaffirming his government’s commitment to end extra-judicial killings. This comes just days after he disbanded a police unit alleged to be behind murders and disappearances that have soared in recent years. Kenyan police were on the spotlight this past week over the killing of Pakistani journalist Ashrad Sharif in what they claim […]

Officials in Chinese cities are closing venues and enforcing longer temporary lockdowns on millions of people. According to reports, cases in mainland China hit 2,898 topping 2,000 for a second straight day and pressuring the country’s controversial zero-COVID policy. Total cases in Guangzhou rose to 1,110 in October 24-30 from 402 in the previous seven-day period. The threat of a major lockdown would rattle the city and harken back to the nightmarish two-month lockdown […]

The death toll from the collapse of a colonial-era suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state has risen to 132. Gujarat’s home minister, Harsh Sanghavi, said the death toll rose from 68 on Sunday to 132 early on Monday as search operations continued. According to Gujarat’s Information Department, at least 177 people had now been rescued, while 19 were receiving medical care. Hundreds of sightseers celebrating Diwali, and the Chhath […]

Former president of Brazil, Luiz da Silva beat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election. After a divisive campaign, Lula won 50.9% of the votes, which was enough to beat Bolsonaro, whose supporters had been confident of victory. It is a stunning comeback for a politician who could not run in the last presidential election in 2018 because he was in jail and banned from standing for office. He […]

Togolese government has announced that more than 4,000 people have been forced to flee their homes following jihadist attacks in the north of the country. The country’s communications minister said victims of the violence were being helped with psychological support and displaced students would be offered education in schools. Among the displaced are those who had to leave their villages, and Burkina Faso nationals who had crossed the border to […]

Canada has sent a team to Haiti to assess the country’s deteriorating security situation and humanitarian crisis. A statement issued by the Canadian foreign affairs department said the delegation was in Haiti to consult with stakeholders on options to support Haitian people. The statement noted that the delegation is also considering how Canada can contribute to the international response. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, added that Canada will not remain idle while gangs and […]

Iran's supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed to retaliate against those threatening the country's security. Khamenei, who assured that the assailants will surely be punished, called on Iranians to unite. The Leader noted that his government has a duty to deal with the enemy and its traitorous agents. This comes after the massacre of Shi'ite pilgrims, an assault claimed by Islamic State which threatens to inflame tensions.

Kenya has sworn in the new 22-member cabinet a day after they were approved by parliament. The new cabinet’s immediate focus will be to reduce the cost of living and a food crisis caused by failed rains. President William Ruto retained one minister from his predecessor's cabinet as an adviser on national security. Despite promising 50% of cabinet appointments to women, Ruto nominated only seven women to the 22 ministerial […]