Five dead, 50 missing as smugglers throw 180 migrants into Yemen sea
Long the poorest country in the Arab world, Yemen has been called the "largest humanitarian crisis in the world" by the United Nations.
Aug 10, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Ebola: More than 30 million Africans vaccinated, says WHO
The World Health Organization regional director for Africa Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti said on Wednesday that she was currently working with the DRC ministry of health to announce the end of Ebola outbreak in the country, Efe news reported.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:52 AM IST
20 mn people on brink of famine - These 4 African countries face 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis
Famine is defined as occurring when 20 per cent of the population is starving, 30 per cent of the children are extremely malnourished, and the mortality rate has reached double its average.
May 19, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj sensitises people towards African citizens, appeals to greet them with 'India loves you'
In an effort to sensitise people towards African citizen against the alleged 'racial' attacks on them, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday asked fellow Indians to be nice to the community.
Jun 02, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Attack on Africans: JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar to lead march at Jantar Mantar today
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar urged the nation to come out in large numbers and join the African students for the `March for Justice` at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Tuesday.
May 31, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar assures African students of safety; Ola driver assaulted by Africans
Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Monday assured a group of African students that the Indian government is committed to ensuring their safety and security even as an Ola driver was allegedly thrashed by a group of Africans after he refused to take more than four passengers in his cab.
May 30, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
President pained at attacks on African students; Ola driver assaulted by Africans
African students in India should have no reason to fear for their safety and security. The bonds between the people of India and the people of Africa have been forged since time immemorial, the president said.
May 30, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Nigerians are a problem across country, in Goa: Minister
The BJP leader's remarks came a day after a 39-year-old local woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint by a Nigerian at Parra village.
May 30, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Delhi: Africans thrash Ola cabbie for refusing to carry extra passengers
A taxi driver was allegedly brutally assaulted by a group of African nationals in the national capital after he refused to take on board extra passengers in his car, according to reports.
May 30, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
Four new cases of criminal assault on African nationals reported
Amid outrage by African envoys following killing of a Congolese youth in the national capital, four cases of alleged criminal assault on African nationals in south Delhi have come to the fore.
May 28, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
450 million Africans threatened by spinal meningitis
Spinal meningitis, which can kill in 24 hours, poses a threat to 450 million Africans this year, according to medical experts from eight of the continent's countries.
Apr 22, 2016, 06:38 AM IST
