Ghanaian president orders probe into 2020, 2024 election fatalities
Accra, Jan 11 (IANS) Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the country’s police to investigate the deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to ensure justice for the victims and their families. In a letter issued by the president’s office, Mahama instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to establish […]
Indonesian president meets Japanese PM
Jakarta, Jan 11 (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, with the two leaders agreeing to enhance cooperation in various sectors. Subianto told a press conference that Indonesia opened up to the possibility of Japanese companies participating in Indonesia’s future economic development, including in the downstream programs of […]
Emergency response activated for Angola’s cholera outbreak: health minister
Luanda, Jan 11 (IANS) Angola’s Minister of Health Silvia Lutucuta announced on Saturday that emergency response plans have been activated to address the country’s cholera outbreak, particularly in Cacuaco Municipality of Luanda province, the epicentre of the disease. According to Lutucuta, health authorities have enhanced epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, mobilized resources, improved public health communication […]
Ugandan authorities warn of malaria upsurge
Kampala, Jan 11 (IANS) Uganda’s Department of Meteorological Services has warned of an upsurge in malaria cases in the East African country in January. The public weather department, under the Ministry of Water and Environment, issued its January weather update, urging the public to take precautions against malaria, one of the leading causes of death […]
Raging wildfires cause widespread disruptions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Devastating wildfires continue to rage across different parts of Los Angeles County, leading to widespread disruptions, including school closures and the cancellation of entertainment, sports, and community events. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest public school district in the United States, closed schools on Thursday and Friday to […]
