7News

Africa

Africa

WorldAsiaNorth AmericaMiddle EastEuropeLatin America

Seventeen students killed, dozens injured in Nigerian school collapse

The collapse of the two-storey building killed at least 17 students and staff, injured more than 70 and left more than 120 people trapped.

2 min read

Around 200 people were believed to be in the Plateau State school building when it collapsed. (EPA PHOTO)

At least 31 killed as bus plunges off bridge into river

Authorities believe the bus driver lost control of the vehicle.

1 min read

Africa accounts for about one quarter of the world's traffic deaths, UN data showed in 2023. File image

Cruise ship blocked at port over fears of a potential cholera outbreak

2 min read

The first cruise ship, ‘Norwegian Dawn’ to arrive at Portland Port since the arrival of the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge, is seen docking, on July 26, 2023 in Portland, England.

Doomsday Christian cult leader charged with murder of almost 200 children

1 min read

Suspected Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie.

Heartbreaking stories emerge as Morocco counts cost of devastating earthquake

3 min read

An earthquake that struck Morocco has left many family homes in rubble. (EPA PHOTO)

Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills hundreds of people

2 min read

People have run into the streets after an earthquake struck Rabat and elsewhere in Morocco. (AP PHOTO)
Previous3Next