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Equatorial Guinea: Survivors of Guinea's Deadly Landfill Collapse Say Authorities Ignored Warnings

[RFI] Two days after a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea, rescuers are using giant excavators to search for victims. Anger is rising among residents, who say they had warned authorities that the…

• At least 31 people died in Conakry's landfill collapse on Sunday.
• Residents warned authorities of dangerous conditions before the collapse.
• Prime Minister pledged medical care and assistance to affected households.

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Over Red Sea Port Have Turned the Tigray Peace Deal Into a Political Weapon

[The Conversation Africa] The large-scale war between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray regional government forces ended in November 2022 with the signing of the Pretoria Agreement.

• Ethiopia-Tigray peace deal incomplete, key issues unresolved
• Ethiopia-Eritrea rivalry over Red Sea port of Assab central to tensions
• Ethiopia uses peace deal to blame TPLF, rally domestic support

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US senator accuses Van Hollen Trump of profiting from war on Iran

US senator accuses Van Hollen Trump of profiting from war on Iran US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption".

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Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location

A long-established inn forced to close by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.

• Kagaya ryokan begins new location construction after 2021 Noto Peninsula Earthquake damage.
• New inn to be 300 meters from original site, 8,035 square meters with 33 guest rooms.
• Kagaya President Watanabe grateful, aims for better ryokan by end of 2028 fiscal year.

3h ago ·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp