Tag: Europe
Independent Africa
Residents in Niger react to evacuation plan for French nationals
Residents of Niamey, the capital of Niger, are responding to the recent announcement of France's intention to evacuate its nationals from the country.On...
World
August weather predictions from Met Office show 10 days of nonstop rain in London
Avoid organising any barbecues this month because it will be cloudy.Forecasters have issued a warning for cloudy conditions and rainy weather similar to what...
Independent Africa
Young Nigerian woman shares experience of perilous journey to Europe
Amidst the fervent political debate over migration across the Mediterranean, a topic that has propelled right-wing parties into power in Italy and other places,...
World
Greece’s wildfires may worsen as temperatures approach 45 °C
It's expected that the wildfires raging throughout Corfu and Rhodes could worsen this week as high temperatures return to most of Europe.Earlier this month,...
World
Saharan heatwave surpasses 40ºC, making it the hottest site in Europe 40ºC
If you hadn't noticed, mainland Europe is presently suffering an unprecedented heatwave.'Unprecedented' weather has caused certain countries to experience highs of over 40 °C,...
World
Balkans slammed by severe storm that leaves six people dead and many injured
During Europe's oppressive summer, a storm that affected much of the Balkans claimed at least six lives and injured dozens of others.The region had...
World
Europe’s ‘unprecedented’ heat wave ‘could last for weeks’
The latest heatwave in Europe is expected to reach its highest peak to date later today, and the 'unprecedented' hot weather might last for...
World
Almost 62,000 people died from heat-related causes throughout Europe last summer
In Europe's hottest summer on record, about 62,000 people died from heat-related causes last year, according to a new study. This is devastating proof...
Independent Africa
‘When you torture a writer, he bleeds ink’ – Ugandan journalist
An exiled Ugandan writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, who claims to have been tortured for his writing, has affirmed his unwavering commitment to continue writing,...
Sports
5 football players who embarked on holiday trips to Africa
In the aftermath of an intense nine months of competition with their respective European clubs, many players take the opportunity to visit the continent...
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