Tag: Tragedy

President Nicolás Maduro Extends Condolences to Dominican People After Santo Domingo Nightclub Tragedy
Venezuelan President Maduro and ALBA-TCP express solidarity with the Dominican Republic after a nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo kills 79, including singer Rubby Pérez. Latest updates. Related: Santo Domingo Nightclub Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 58, 155 Hurt in Jet Set Roof Collapse Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sent a heartfelt message of condolences to […]
April 8, 2025

Dozens dead, homes destroyed in flooding in the DR Congo capital
More than 30 people have died in flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after torrential rains over the weekend. On Monday, the authorities raced to evacuate and support hundreds of people trapped in their homes. The Ndjili River, which cuts through the city of around 17 million people, overflowed its […]
April 8, 2025

Dominican Republic: Nightclub Ceiling Collapse Leaves 27 Dead
Voices could still be heard inside the nightclub calling for help, COE Director Mendez said. On Tuesday, Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center (COE) confirmed that the collapse of the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo left 27 people dead, 120 people injured, and an undetermined number of individuals trapped beneath the rubble. RELATED: Cuban […]
April 8, 2025

Türkiye: At Least 12 Deads After Explosion in Ammunition Factory
At least twelve workers have been killed and four others injured in a devastating explosion at a private ammunition factory in Balikesir, Turkey. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, underscores the inherent dangers of the private military-industrial complex, where the pursuit of profit often trumps worker safety and well-being. Related:Dutch Authorities Investigate Explosion in […]
December 24, 2024

Fire Breaks Out in Liberian Parliament Amid Ongoing Protests
Emergency services in Liberia are currently battling a fire that erupted in the parliament building on Wednesday, coinciding with opposition protests that have entered their second day. Related:Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Health Concerns The cause of the fire, which occurred in the capital city of Monrovia, has not yet been […]
December 18, 2024

Tragedy in Stilfontein: Bodies Recovered from Abandoned Mine Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a tragic development, six bodies have been recovered from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, South Africa. The exact number of miners still trapped underground remains uncertain, with local sources estimating around 4,000 individuals may be stuck, while police suggest the figure is likely in the hundreds. Related:South Africa: Around 4000 Miners Trapped Underground The […]
December 5, 2024

Guinea: Family Recovers the Bodies of Victims of Estampeade
Families are currently recovering the bodies of their loved ones from a morgue in the Guinean city of N’zérékoré following a deadly stadium stampede that resulted in numerous fatalities. Related:Guinea: Tragic Stampede at Soccer Stadium Claims 56 Lives Jules Koevogui, a father of one of the victims, recounted his harrowing experience upon discovering his daughter’s […]
December 3, 2024

Guinea: Tragic Stampede at Soccer Stadium Claims 56 Lives
A devastating stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea resulted in the deaths of fifty-six people and left several others injured, according to the government. Related:Guinea: Political Transition Will Not End on Dec. 31 The incident occurred on Sunday during a match, as clashes erupted among fans, prompting security forces to intervene. Communications Minister […]
December 2, 2024

Serbia: Canopy Collapse at Train Station Leaves 14 Dead
Through a message on social media, the president demanded “political and criminal responsibility” and assured that “the guilty will be brought to justice.” Related: At Least 10 Deaths and 5 Wounded After the Collapse of a Mine in Zambia Serbia is in mourning following the tragic collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad train […]
November 1, 2024

Tragedy in Papua New Guinea: UN Estimates 670 Dead by Mudslide
The United Nations estimated this Sunday that more than 670 people died in the avalanche of land that buried a remote village in the north of Papua New Guinea, ubicated in the southwest Pacific region. RELATED: Flood in Alausi Leaves Several Ecuadorians Missing Much of the village of Kaokalam was buried by a layer of […]