Hundreds Dead In Sierra Leone Mudslide

Hundreds Dead In Sierra Leone Mudslide

Hundreds Dead in Sierra Leone Mudslide. Others remain trapped after a hillside in the region collapsed following heavy rains. The death toll is not yet known, but the countrys Vice-President said it was likely that hundreds are lying dead. Aug 15, 2017
Unite the Right organiser chased away by angry crowds in Charlottesville

Unite the Right organiser chased away by angry crowds in Charlottesville

Jason Kessler, the organizer behind the Unite the Right marches in Charlottesville, has been chased out of his own press conference by angry protesters. Kessler was addressing the press on 13 August, when crowds stormed the conference, forcing him to flee with police protection. The far-right marches led to violence across Charlottlesville over the weekend, leaving one counter protester dead after a car ploughed into demonstrators. Aug 14, 2017
Deadly attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 17, including foreign nationals

Deadly attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 17, including foreign nationals

A terrorist attack on Hotel Bravia and the Aziz Istanbul Restaurant in Ouagadougo, capital of Burkina Faso, has left at least 17 dead and eight others injured, the government said on Monday (14 August). Three attackers have reportedly been killed. The gunmen began opening fire on customers of the cafe shortly after 9pm local time (10pm BST) on Sunday (13 August) on Ouagadougous busy Kwame Nkrumah Avenue. Communication Minister Remis Dandjinou said it was unclear how many assailants were involved in the attack. The casualties included foreign nationals, but their identities were yet to be established. Aug 14, 2017