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Hawaii fire death toll nears 100, and anger grows

The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century ticked towards 100 Sunday, fueling criticism that government inaction contributed to the heavy loss of life. Officials say 93 people are known to have died, but warned the figure was likely to rise as recovery crews with cadaver dogs work [...]

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Niger generals vow to prosecute ousted president for 'high treason'

Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions on Niger in response to the coup and has not ruled out using force against the army officers who [...]

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Russia steps up the pressure in northeast Ukraine

Russia on Friday said it had improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, where its advance has prompted Ukrainian officials to urge residents to evacuate. Moscow also launched a volley of hypersonic missiles at western Ukraine, killing an eight-year-old boy in a part of the country largely spared from attacks. Kupiansk [...]

By | 2023-08-13T22:37:38+00:00 August 13th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Russia steps up the pressure in northeast Ukraine

Multi-choice Seychelles and Airtel Seychelles team up to offer DStv via fibre optic cable

Multi-choice Seychelles and Airtel Seychelles signed an agreement on Friday that enables DStv (Digital Satellite Television) to be provided to clients via fibre optic cable, rather than the current satellite dish. Multi-choice Seychelles, who are the providers of DStv - an African service - in the country, is looking to be able to reach a [...]

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Death toll hits 80 as Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling

Hawaii's chief legal officer said Friday she was opening a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires that killed at least 80 people in the state this week, as criticism grows of the official response. The announcement and increased death toll came as residents of Lahaina were allowed back into the town for the first [...]

By | 2023-08-12T21:17:26+00:00 August 12th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Death toll hits 80 as Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling

No current minister was named "perpetrator" in TRNUC report, says Seychelles' President

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has said that there is no member of his Cabinet of Ministers that has been named as perpetrator in the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission (TRNUC) final report. The President spoke to SNA in his quarterly press interview about the TRNUC report and other subjects of national interest. The TRNUC [...]

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Seychelles Fair Trading Commission collected largest fine in 2022

The Seychelles Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has collected the largest amount of money in a fine since it has been established in its report for 2022, said a top official. The Commission's chief executive, Nathalie Edmond, made the statement to SNA on Wednesday. "We managed to collect the largest fine since we have been established [...]

By | 2023-08-11T19:06:07+00:00 August 11th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seychelles Fair Trading Commission collected largest fine in 2022

Seychelles' President calls for  buying books from Logos Hope for National Library 

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has called on visitors to the largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, to buy books to enrich their knowledge as well as contribute some purchases to the National Library. Ramkalawan made the request on Friday onboard the ship during a ceremony to officially opens the doors of Logos Hope to the public. He explained that the [...]

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West African bloc backs military 'standby' force for Niger

West African leaders have approved the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday. The ECOWAS regional bloc did not provide details on the force to be deployed or the timetable for action against the [...]

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Hawaii fire death toll hits 55, expected to rise

A terrifying wildfire that left a historic Hawaiian town in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said Thursday, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on the west coast of Hawaii's Maui island -- fueled by high winds from a nearby hurricane -- broke out Tuesday [...]

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