Madagaskar

Russian plague researcher dies of unknown infection as pneumonic plague is suspected

A laboratory worker who researched plague in Siberia has died of an “unknown infection.” According to reports, it may be pneumonic plague, which can spread between people but requires close contact, says Klara Sondén at the Swedish Public Health Agency.

Nearly 1 billion people still lack clean water in healthcare facilities, WHO and UNICEF warn

Despite some progress, nearly a billion people still lack clean water when seeking care. Ahead of World Water Week in Stockholm, WHO and UNICEF are sounding the alarm about global shortages in healthcare facilities.

Insect farm shut down - 100,000 illegal cockroaches seized in Australia

Over 100,000 live cockroaches have been seized from a breeder suspected of illegal trade in Australia.

Captain of boarded tanker Sea Owl 1 released from custody

P4 Malmöhus reports that the commander of the boarded tanker Sea Owl 1 has been released from custody.

Russian commander of tanker Sea Owl 1 has been detained off Trelleborg

The Russian commander of the tanker Sea Owl 1, off Trelleborg, has been taken into custody, the press service of the Swedish Prosecutor's Office reports.

Death toll rises to 38 in Madagascar after cyclone

At least 31 dead after powerful cyclone hits Madagascar

A powerful cyclone has caused widespread devastation in Madagascar, killing at least 31 people.

Nigerian airstrikes after coup attempt in Benin

Benin's President Patrice Talon assures that the situation is under control after an attempted coup. At the same time, Nigeria has carried out airstrikes in Benin, and the West African Cooperation Organization Ecowas announces that soldiers from neighboring countries are being deployed.