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By Ebi Kesiena 15 people have died following a mass casualty event in New Orleans, city authorities say. Officials with Nola Ready, the city's emergency preparedness department, report that a further 30 people are injured. Wounded...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Pope Francis has called on wealthy nations to consider reducing or cancelling the debts of poor countries to prevent them from being overwhelmed by financial burdens. The Pontiff made this appeal during an...

By Ebi Kesiena The World Bank has announced an investment of $17 billion, part of the $51 billion provided by multilateral institutions, to support low- and middle-income countries grappling with escalating debt burdens. In its report...

BRICS has started 2025 with a significant expansion, incorporating nine new partner nations into its framework. After adding four new members in 2024, the group announced on January 1, 2025, the inclusion of nine partner countries,...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Zambian police authorities have reported that a drunken officer freed at least 13 suspects from lawful custody to enable them to celebrate the New Year. Phiri, "in a state of intoxication, forcibly seized...

By Emmanuel Nduka In a groundbreaking move set to take effect in early 2025, Ghana has announced the end of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries. The decision, which was endorsed by President Nana...