Mali: France probes black box recordings as 13 soldiers named
French investigators will examine black box recordings from a fatal collision between two helicopters in Mali on November 25 that killed 13 soldiers. Colonel Frederic Barbry told French media that the bodies of the soldiers – killed during an operation against jihadists in the central African nation – would soon be repatriated to France. The […]
Cane criminals instead of imprisoning them- Zambia MP
A lawmaker in Zambia has suggested that some prison inmates should be caned instead of serving custodial sentences in a bid to reduce prison overcrowding. There are currently about 22,000 inmates countrywide with a system designed to accommodate 8,000 prisoners. MP Kapembwa Simbao made the suggestion when a delegation from the ministry of home affairs, […]
Woman survives after lorry lands on her car
A 26-year-old woman is being treated for serious injuries after a lorry landed on top of her car in the coastal town of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Independent ambulance company Netcare 911 were among the medical workers to respond to the scene of the accident on Tuesday afternoon. The woman is said to have sustained […]
Ghana Police Service launches “Operation Father Christmas”
The Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh says the Ghana Police Service will deal ruthlessly with anyone or group of persons who intend to use the Christmas and New Year festive period to foment trouble. He was speaking at the launch of “Operation Father Christmas” by the Ghana Police Service.
