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104 die in DR Congo boat accident

Daily Dispatch April 18, 2019

At least 104 people were killed after a boat capsized on Lake Kivu in South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), authorities confirmed on Thursday. During Thursday’s visit to the disaster zone, President Felix Tshisekedi met with the local authorities and families

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Sudan: Ex-president Al-Bashir sent to prison, 2 brothers detained

Daily Dispatch April 17, 2019

Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison and also detained two of his five brothers Abdallah Hassan al-Bashir and Al-Abbas Hassan al-Bashir. Following the dramatic end to Bashir’s rule of three decades last week, he was moved late Tuesday to Kober prison in the capital, a family source said without revealing […]

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Breaking: Fire breaks out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2019

A massive fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday afternoon, sending flames shooting out of the roof of the iconic building. Smoke could be seen billowing from miles away. Fire officials told Agence France-Press that the fire was potentially linked to the renovation of the building and is believed to […]

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Seychelles president makes underwater speech calling for protection for oceans

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2019

The Seychelles president has gone below the surface of the Indian Ocean to call for better protection for the world’s seas. Danny Faure said that a healthy ocean was “crucial for the survival of humanity” in a broadcast made 124m (406ft) below sea level. He had joined a British-led expedition exploring the ocean’s depths. PROTECTED […]

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Hong Kong awards damages to domestic worker fired for cancer

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2019

A domestic worker sacked after a cancer diagnosis was awarded damages by a Hong Kong court Monday, in a case that highlighted the exploitation of foreign women toiling as maids in the wealthy financial hub. Baby Jane Allas of the Philippines was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in January and fired the following month […]

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Sudan: Al-Bashir detained, protesters reject coup leader

Daily Dispatch April 11, 2019

Ousted president of Sudan Omar al-Bashir has been detained by the soldiers who toppled him, but protestors against his iron-fisted rule swiftly rejected the “coup” and vowed to keep up their demonstrations. In a sombre televised address, Defence Minister General Awad Mohamed Ahmed Bin Aouf, announced “the toppling of the regime” and said Bashir had […]