At least three rockets were fired at Eritrea’s capital from Ethiopia on Saturday night, five regional diplomats said, a major escalation of an 11-day conflict pitting Ethiopian federal troops against local forces in the northern Tigray region. At least two of the rockets hit Asmara airport, three diplomats said. With most communications down in Tigray… Read More At least three rockets fired at Eritrean capital from Ethiopia
Armenia prevented an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the seizure of power by a group of former officials, the National Security Service (NSS) said on Saturday. Pashinyan had come under pressure with thousands of demonstrators protesting since Tuesday and demanding he resign over a ceasefire that secured territorial advances for Azerbaijan in… Read More Armenian security forces foil assassination attempt on PM Nikol Pashinyan
A fire killed ten people on Saturday at a Romanian hospital treating coronavirus patients, the country’s agency for emergency situations (ISU) said. The fire broke out in one room of the intensive care unit at the Piatra Neamt county hospital and spread to an adjoining room. It was unclear what triggered it, officials said. Seven… Read More Ten dead, seven injured following fire incident at coronavirus hospital in Romania
As Tropical Storm Iota barrels toward Central America, authorities are urging communities to evacuate before it unleashes “life threatening” flooding across a region still recovering from Hurricane Eta’s devastation. Iota is expected to intensify to major hurricane strength or just short of it by the time it smashes into the jungles of the Miskito Coast… Read More Central America countries begin evacuations as Tropical Storm Iota edges closer
Nigerian soldiers shot dead peaceful protesters at a demonstration in Lagos last month, trucking away the bodies, said written witness testimonies submitted to a judicial panel on Saturday but contradicted by an army general. “The soldiers kept shooting at random, and I saw people falling to the ground, injured or lifeless,” said Dabiraoluwa Ayuku in… Read More Witnesses testify to judicial panel over military shooting at Lagos protest
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn told well-wishers of the importance of unity as he marked the opening of a new railway line on Saturday, after thousands of protesters had turned their backs on his motorcade as it passed through central Bangkok. Around 2,500 demonstrators had gathered at the capital’s Democracy Monument in the latest of months… Read More Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn calls for unity amid anti-government protests
Model, actress, and philanthropist, Linda Osifo has released new images to the press, showing her ever radiating black beauty. The actress who recently featured on a new music video “Target You” with 2baba, expressed that though the times are hard in view of the events since the beginning of the year, from the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More Model and actress Linda Osifo displays natural charm in new images
Within three months, Savvy, a non-profit organization, founded on the 4th of August, 2020, has today, surpassed its presence in 100 countries. Barely 90 days ago, the non-profit organization, launched its flagship program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs around the world, passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation and technology.… Read More Savvy reaches 108 countries within 90 days
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