Tag Archives: Public broadcasting

60 dead in New Year’s celebration in Côte d’Ivoire

January 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

At least 60 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year’s fireworks, Côte d’Ivoire rescue workers said on Tuesday. The head of military rescue workers, Lieutenant Colonel Issa Sako, told public television … read more »

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At least 18 die in bus crash in Zimbabwe

July 31, 2011 by benim

Police say at least 18 people died when a bus veered off the highway and slammed into a tree after a wheel broke off. State radio reported Sunday that other passengers in the overcrowded 16-seater minibus were injured in the … read more »

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SAfrica state TV shows police beating

April 14, 2011 by benim

JOHANNESBURG – South African authorities are investigating after state TV showed police beating a man who was later found dead with bullet wounds. Moses Dlamini, spokesman for the Independent Complaints Directorate, said Thursday his agency is trying to identify the … read more »

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