
Egypt: At least 20 killed after clothing factory fire
Fire trucks were sent to put out the huge blaze in the eastern outskirts of Cairo
The cause of the blaze is still not immediately known, according to a statement released by the Egyptian government.
Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko who was receiving treatment for cancer, passed away in Germany on Wednesday.
Scientists in South Africa say a large number of fish were killed by a temperature shock after sea temperatures suddenly dropped.
We hear how some of the myths around vaccines are being dispelled in Liberia as the country continues its vaccine roll out.
And the soulful sounds from Malawian musician Namadingo
(Image: Aftermath of blaze in Cairo. Credit: Getty Images)
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