The death toll from a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri, central Kenya, has risen to at least 21 after more bodies were found over the weekend. Nineteen bodies were recovered at the scene, while two children succumbed to their injuries in hospital. According to government pathologist Johansen Oduor, the bodies were severely…
A tragic collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in Nigeria on Sunday resulted in a deadly explosion, claiming the lives of over 50 people, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. The incident occurred in the Agaie area of north-central Niger state, where the tanker was also transporting cattle. At least 50…
Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue saw a steep decline in July 2024, according to the latest Fiscal Report from the Accountant General’s Department. Total revenue for the month dropped to SLe 1.18 billion, a sharp reduction of SLe 481.63 million (29.1%) from June’s SLe 1.66 billion. Key areas of decline included Income, Profits & Capital Gains…
In its latest children and adolescent situation report, UNICEF Sierra Leone has urged the inclusion of climate change education in the national school curriculum. The report captures the voices of Sierra Leonean youth on key issues such as adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence, access to information, and climate change. The analysis highlights the challenges…