Flash floods killed more than 150 people during Wednesday and Thursday across central Nigeria. The disaster destroyed 265 homes and washed away two bridges near Mokwa town. Emergency crews found bodies floating 10 kilometers downstream from the worst damage areas. President Bola Tinubu ordered search teams and military forces to help rescue survivors. Officials expect the death count to rise as more victims remain missing.
Torrential rains caused buildings to collapse and roads to flood throughout the rural market town. Rescue workers searched through debris as water continued flowing around damaged structures. Mohammed Tanko lost 15 family members when his childhood home crumbled during the storm. Emergency teams need heavy equipment...
Tundu Lissu's legal team asked the United Nations to help free the jailed opposition leader on Friday. The lawyers filed a formal complaint with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Lissu leads Tanzania's main opposition party and came second during the 2020 presidential race. Authorities arrested him last month on treason charges that could result in death. Officials claim he told supporters to stop October's national elections from happening.
Robert Amsterdam represents Lissu and coordinates international pressure for his release. The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning the arrest as politically motivated. Amsterdam plans to ask the US State Department to impose sanctions on Tanzanian officials. He warned...
Women from a small coastal village create beautiful embroidery art that sells around the world. Margaux Derhy started the workshop during 2022 at Sidi R'bat near Agadir. The French Moroccan artist wanted to help local women earn money through creative work. Ten women receive monthly salaries above Morocco's minimum wage for their skilled embroidery. Hanane Ichbikili directs the creative team after switching from nursing school to textile art.
The embroiderers transform old family photographs into large silk and linen canvases. Each piece takes up to five months to complete using traditional needlework techniques. The team chooses thread colors and designs together before starting each project. Finished artworks cost up to 5,620 dollars...
Ahmed Awga received a two-year prison sentence from an Ethiopian court for spreading hateful information through social media. The Jigjiga Television Network founder was convicted at the Fafen Zone High Court on May 22 for content he never actually posted. Authorities arrested Ahmed on April 23 after he interviewed a man whose son died during an alleged police beating. The court changed his original incitement charges to propagation of disinformation under Ethiopia's anti-hate speech law. Officials accused him of making statements about regional elections and government actions.
Investigation shows Ahmed was wrongly convicted for another person's Facebook post. The Committee to Protect Journalists found that Ahmed's account was just...
Gian Piero Gasperini will step down as Atalanta manager after spending nine seasons with the Italian club. The 67-year-old coach guided the team to their first Europa League championship during 2024. Gasperini revealed during February that he would not extend his current deal beyond June. The veteran manager said he made his final decision during recent days about ending his time at Bergamo. He expressed pride about the extraordinary achievements his team accomplished during his tenure.
Roma officials have contacted Gasperini about their vacant coaching position after Claudio Ranieri retired from management. Atalanta transformed from a struggling team into regular European competitors under his leadership guidance. The club earned...
Jannik Sinner crushed Jiri Lehecka during their French Open match on Saturday. The top seed won 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 against his opponent after just 94 minutes of play. Sinner grabbed the first 11 games before Lehecka finally scored a point. The Italian player said he wanted to save energy during early tournament rounds. His quick victory moved him closer to another Grand Slam title.
Jack Draper reached the French Open fourth round for the first time after beating Joao Fonseca. The British player defeated the 18-year-old Brazilian 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 during their third round match. Draper used his powerful forehand to control the entire contest from start to finish. The 23-year-old said his experience at major tournaments helped him handle the...
Manchester United signed Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers after paying his release clause fee. The Brazilian forward cost the club 62.5 million pounds to complete the transfer move. United triggered the buyout amount written into his Wolves contract during recent negotiations. The 26-year-old attacker becomes their first summer signing under manager Ruben Amorim. Cunha will earn a five-year contract with United that contains an extra year option.
The forward completed his medical examination at United's facilities over the weekend period. He stayed at the Lowry Hotel before flying out to join Brazil's national team. The transfer paperwork remains pending until visa approval and registration procedures finish completely. Cunha...
Two people died during Paris Saint-Germain celebrations after their Champions League victory on Saturday night. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest at Dax during the evening. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter was hit and killed by a vehicle in central Paris. Police arrested 559 people across France as fans celebrated their team's first European title. Most supporters celebrated peacefully after the 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
Violence broke out near the Champs-Elysees avenue and the team's home stadium. Police officers arrested 491 people in Paris alone during the overnight celebrations. Crowds set fire to 264 vehicles and injured 192 people during the riots. Twenty-two police officers and seven firefighters were hurt during...
About 50 Paris Saint-Germain supporters filled Le Taylor bar during Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan. The fans spilled onto Rue Taylor street during halftime to celebrate their team's 2-0 lead. Stephane Aupetit praised his team's attacking and defensive play after watching the first half with his family. Camera operator Stanley Weber joked about returning from Corsica just before the match. The group moved back inside for the second half action.
PSG dominated Inter Milan throughout the entire match at Munich's stadium. Desire Doue scored the third goal after receiving a pass from Vitinha during the second half. The crowd at Le Taylor sang loudly when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fourth goal during the 73rd...
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