Tag Archives: Death

Police in Australia to re-investigate the death of Ethiopian man

April 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The controversial case of a young Ethiopian man discovered dead in the Maribyrnong River in 2011 is being re-investigated by police, who are making a fresh appeal for witnesses. The body of Michael Atakelt, 22, was found in the Maribyrnong … read more »

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Chinua Achebe is not Dead

March 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Belayneh Abate Many news outlets broadcasted the death of Chinua Achebe. His flesh that he shares with us and other animals might have changed its physical form. But how could a soul embellished with wits and wisdoms such as … read more »

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Ethiopian businessman found dead in Bor market, South Sudan

January 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

An Ethiopian businessman, believed to be a driver of taxi-motorbikes – known as boda boda in South Sudan – was found dead at a market in Jonglei state capital on Saturday morning, a national security officer told Sudan Tribune on … read more »

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Ethiopian Maid Commits Suicide in Kuwait

December 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

 An Ethiopian domestic worker committed suicide in Kuwait inside an Ali Sabah Al-Salem house recently, according to preliminary investigations. The Ethiopian woman was reportedly found hanging inside the kitchen, according to her employer who called the police. Investigators believe that the … read more »

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Ethiopia: ‘Hit the iron when it is hot’

December 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dagmawi Gudu Kassa The saying I used as my title here above seems less known in our recent linguistic history. But as we are witnessing the current history of this world, people of different nations other than Ethiopians, even … read more »

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Ghana: Mills to be buried twice?

August 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Committee organizing the funeral of late president John Evans Atta Mills has agreed to hand over his body to his family after an initial burial by the State. The agreement was reached following a meeting with the late president’s … read more »

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‘Dead’ Brazilian boy ‘sits up in coffin at his own funeral and asks for WATER before lying back down lifeless’

June 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A two-year-old boy sat up in his coffin and asked for water before laying back down again lifeless, according to a Brazilian news website. In a case that seems almost too incredible to be true, ORM claimed that Kelvin Santos … read more »

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WHO Defends Its Numbers On Malaria Deaths

February 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The World Health Organization is defending its numbers on global malaria deaths and disputes a new study claiming that nearly twice as many people die of malaria than previously believed. The study, which appears in the British health journal, The … read more »

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Electrical Fault Ruled Out in Fire Death of Zimbabwe Army General

January 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A detective who investigated the tragedy added to the intrigue with claims some firearms were found near the body of retired Army General Solomon Mujuru, whose death has raised more questions that answers even as the inquest continues. The ongoing … read more »

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Burkina Faso student death: 3 cops jailed

August 23, 2011 by benim

Ouagadougou – A Burkina Faso judge has sentenced three policemen to prison over a student’s death that sparked months of protests that left at least six dead. Two policemen were sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday and the … read more »

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Pfizer Begins Payouts in Nigerian Drug Test Trials

August 11, 2011 by benim

U.S.-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says it has begun paying victims and families affected by a 1996 drug trial that killed and crippled children in northern Nigeria. Pfizer on Thursday said it made payments of $175,000 to the families of four … read more »

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Amy Winehouse drank herself to death

July 25, 2011 by benim

Singer ‘received the all-clear following a medical just hours before her death’ She could have been dead for ‘up to six hours’, it is claimed ‘Inconsolable’ ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil says, ‘My tears just won’t dry’ Security guard Andrew Morris found … read more »

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Help Stop Expensive Funerals in Ghana

July 22, 2011 by benim

Fellow Ghanaians, the time has come for all of us to collectively acknowledge that the costs of funerals are getting out of hand. The practice of wasting huge sums of money on the dead must STOP. The practice where HUGE … read more »

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Zimbabwe: Diarrhoea outbreak kills 10 kids

July 6, 2011 by benim

Harare – At least 10 children have died from a suspected diarrhoea outbreak which has affected over 200 children in Zimbabwe’s second city of Bulawayo over the past month, a state daily said on Wednesday. “More than 200 children suffering … read more »

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Central African Republic fighting kills 27

April 11, 2011 by benim

Libreville – Weekend fighting between rebels and soldiers in the Central African Republic left 27 dead on both sides, a rebel leader said on Monday. The army could not confirm the toll, while saying that only rebels were killed in … read more »

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24 years old Ethiopian woman murdered in Italy

April 10, 2011 by benim

Guesh Woldmichel Gebreiwhot, who died last Tuesday in Baganzola, was killed with two shots from a Henry Croci, 40-year Varano de Melegari. The man was known in a nightclub where the girl worked The life of 24 year old Ethiopian … read more »

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Mother jailed for starving her seven-year-old daughter to death ‘balloons to 18 stone’

March 1, 2011 by benim

A mother who starved her seven-year-old daughter to death has reportedly ‘ballooned’ to 18 stone while in prison. Angela Gordon, 36, was found guilty of manslaughter and jailed for 15 years following the death of Kyhra Ishaq, who was denied … read more »

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Mysterious death of Ethiopian immigrant remains unsolved

February 14, 2011 by benim

Zenebech Injera is one the highest-rated Ethiopian restaurants in the District, an unassuming carryout serving up spicy dishes from its storefront on T Street Northwest in the Shaw neighborhood. It was outside this local hot spot that the body of … read more »

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Nigerian Uche Okafor was murdered – FBI

January 26, 2011 by benim

There has been a twist in the death of former Eagles’ defender, Uche Okafor as the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI) claimed in a report yesterday that the player was murdered. Uche was found hanging at his Dallas, Texas home earlier … read more »

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Toronto man charged after woman found strangled

January 20, 2011 by benim

A Toronto man is facing second degree murder charges in connection to the death of a 62-year-old woman. Police responded to 360 Ridelle Ave. around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13. when they found a woman without any vital signs. … read more »

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2 killed, 300 injured in Algerian riots

January 9, 2011 by benim

At least two people have been killed and 300 others injured in riots that erupted across Algeria amid rising food prices and a housing crisis, state-run media said Saturday. The protests began earlier in the week over spiraling costs of … read more »

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First deaths reported in Algeria riot

January 8, 2011 by benim

Algiers – Two men were killed and at least another 20 people injured in riots in Algeria linked to the rising costs of food and unemployment, a newspaper and rescue services said Saturday. Azzedine Lebza,18, was the first reported fatality … read more »

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Sudan: Girl, 13, tortured to death over pregnancy allegations

January 6, 2011 by benim

A 13-year old girl from Adual in Rumbek East County of Lakes State died on Sunday after being tortured, for allegedly being pregnant. Her brother is accused of torturing her until she became unconscious and eventually died with several wounds … read more »

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South Africa: Mob murders ‘witchcraft’ priest

December 31, 2010 by benim

Armed police watched helplessly as a mob stoned to death a Limpopo priest they believed had “bewitched” his young relative into committing suicide. Albert Shai, 65, of Rakoma village outside Tzaneen, was killed after a relative, 20-year-old Mohale Shai, apparently … read more »

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“Honeymoon killer” is released

December 15, 2010 by benim

Birmingham – A man charged with capital murder in the drowning of his new bride on a honeymoon scuba dive in Australia seven years ago was released from jail Tuesday on $100 000 bond. Circuit Judge Tommy Nail, raising questions … read more »

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Pat Burns, Former NHL Coach, Dies at 58 of Cancer

November 20, 2010 by benim

Pat Burns fought cancer as best as he could, but in the end, cancer beat him. He passed away today at the age of 58. It’s hard to say what hurt the heart more. His death or the day he … read more »

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Sudan: Unknown gunmen kill six workers

November 19, 2010 by benim

Six employees from the Unity state’s ministry of Education, Science and Technology were killed during an ambush by armed men on their way back from Koch County on Tuesday. Lumba Mut Guong, an accountant who was injured during the attack, … read more »

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Somali woman ‘knifed girl of 3 and dissolved her body in acid’

October 27, 2010 by benim

A girl of three was stabbed to death by her schizophrenic mother who then tried to dissolve the body in acid, a court heard yesterday. Alia Ahmed Jama’s body was discovered by police in a badly decomposed state on a … read more »

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Seven Fans killed in Kenya soccer stampede

October 24, 2010 by benim

Seven soccer fans were killed and dozens more were injured in a stampede at a match between two of Kenya’s top teams, an ambulance operator said on Saturday. The stampede took place inside the Nyayo National stadium in the capital … read more »

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Prison officer to wed dead girlfriend

October 17, 2010 by benim

A prison officer at the Sekondi Prisons Barracks had the rudest shock of his life at dawn on October 2, this year, when he woke up and found his girlfriend dead on his matrimonial bed. Before he could recover from … read more »

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