Technical Fault Delays Fourth Evacuation Flight from South Africa

Third evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Friday — FG

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for Nigerians voluntarily returning from South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday with 271 returnees on board. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to [] The post Third evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Friday — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria Begins Third Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa

The Nigerian Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for stranded Nigerians in South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday, bringing home 271 returnees. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace, is expected to arrive at the Murtala [] The post Nigeria Begins Third Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

271 Nigerians to return from South Africa on Friday morning – FG

Following the need to safeguard the lives of its citizens, the Federal Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for Nigerians voluntarily returning from South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday with 271 returnees on board. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, [] 271 Nigerians to return from South Africa on Friday morning – FG

Namibia’s Digital Economy Needs Cybersecurity as Much as It Needs Connectivity

ON 6 MARCH, something quietly broke inside the Namibia Airports Company. The company described it as a limited disruption. The full picture only surfaced on 19 March, when the INC Ransomware Group announced the attack and the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed it. Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano said [] The post Namibia’s Digital Economy Needs Cybersecurity as Much as It Needs Connectivity appeared first on The Namibian.

Second evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Lagos with 269 returnees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the second evacuation flight from Johannesburg, South Africa operated by Air Peace arrived the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday, 30th June 2026 at 10.48am with 269 returnees. This is in addition to 66 returnees that arrived via South African Airways facilitated by a good The post Second evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Lagos with 269 returnees appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

4 injured when airport shuttle bus overturns near Raleigh airport

Four people, including a child, were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries when an airport shuttle bus overturned in a crash near Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, according to police. The crash was reported at about 3:10 p.m. Saturday near U.S. 70/Glenwood Avenue and Interstate 540 in northwest Raleigh, close to the northern end [] The post 4 injured when airport shuttle bus overturns near Raleigh airport appeared first on BNO News.

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Volta Road Crashes: 6 dead, 34 rescued by GNFS

The Ghana National Fire Service carried out rapid emergency responses on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after multiple road crashes in the Volta Region left 6 people dead and 34 injured. The first incidents occurred around 12:53pm along the Todome stretch near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road. Fire crews from Peki Station, led by STNO II The post Volta Road Crashes: 6 dead, 34 rescued by GNFS appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Passengers Forced to Swim to Shore After Plane Lands in Sea

Rui Mesquita Cordeiro/GettyA small passenger plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the waters off Haiti on Wednesday, forcing its pilot and two passengers to swim for safety. The twin-engine Cessna 402B, operated by ZED Airlines as Flight 6502, was traveling from Cap-Haïtien to Port-au-Prince when it went down near Ibo Beach shortly after 11 a.m. Images and video from the scene showed the aircraft partially submerged in shallow water as the three occupants made their way toward shore. All three people aboard survived the incident without serious injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched to the area, and the passengers were later rescued with assistance from a helicopter. In a statement, ZED Airlines said the passengers and pilot were receiving support and praised the pilot’s actions during the emergency. The airline credited the safe outcome to the pilot’s quick response and handling of the aircraft. The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation. ZED said its technical team will work alongside aviation authorities to determine what went wrong, and passenger safety remains its top priority.Read it at The SunRead more at The Daily Beast.

Search underway for 737 plane missing in the Indian Ocean

The plane disappeared from radar. A search is underway for a 737 plane which appears to have gone missing in the Indian Ocean. The alert was raised yesterday evening (7 July) as Flightradar24 put out a post saying that the aircraft had been reported missing with data suggesting a possible crash. Not long after, it []

Air India, AI Express Flights Come Face-To-Face On Mumbai Runway

The incident took place at around 10 pm. The Air India Express plane was yet to vacate the runway after landing when the Delhi-bound Air India aircraft was preparing to take off from the same runway,...

Massive fire engulfs Melcom warehouse at Tema Free Zones

A major fire has broken out at the Melcom warehouse located within the Tema Free Zones enclave, prompting a large-scale emergency response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Firefighters from the Tema Regional Headquarters were among the first responders to arrive at the scene and immediately began efforts to bring the blaze under control. []

3 dead after plane fighting wildfires crashes in Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — A small plane directing the fight against wildfires in the Northwest Territories has crashed, killing all three occupants on board. The crash occurred on Wednesday night, 50 kilometres from Fort Simpson, west of Yellowknife. RCMP say officers have reached the crash site and are investigating. A Transportation Safety Board team is also involved. [] The post 3 dead after plane fighting wildfires crashes in Northwest Territories appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse

DOUALA, Cameroon | CameroonOnline.org | — Municipal authorities and rescue teams in Cameroon’s commercial capital are conducting emergency structural assessments after a three-story residential building partially collapsed overnight into Saturday, leaving at least six people dead and six others injured. The incident occurred in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood amid a prolonged period of severe weather. According The post Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.

British Airways Flight Delayed After Passenger’s Smartphone Catches Fire During Takeoff in Tokyo

A British Airways flight travelling from Tokyo to London was briefly delayed after a passenger's smartphone caught fire while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff at Japan's Haneda Airport on June 18.

6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub

At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.

Costa Rica Flood Emergency Winds Down and Damage Assessment Begins

Costa Rica’s week-long flood emergency in the Caribbean and Northern Zone has begun to wind down, with the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE) reporting Monday that it had closed all of the shelters it opened as a precaution and that more than 250 displaced residents had returned home. The improvement followed several days of heavy [] The post Costa Rica Flood Emergency Winds Down and Damage Assessment Begins appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

¡Lista Inglaterra! Así salieron Harry Kane y su selección rumbo al Estadio Atlanta

Así se vivió la salida de los jugadores de los 'Tres Leones' del hotel, rumbo al Estadio Atlanta, donde enfrentarán a la República Democrática del Congo en los octavos de final del Mundial 2026.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees Camp Outside Durban Home Affairs Amid Anti-Immigration Protests

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Asylum seekers and refugees continue to camp on the pavements outside the Department of Home Affairs in Durban following an unofficial June 30 deadline, having fled their communities amid escalating anti-immigration protests. The displaced foreign nationals are urgently calling on the eThekwini Municipality and the national government to provide temporary shelter, protection, and []

Critical emergency on Ryanair flight from Sevilla as ‘low fuel’ light flashes after airport blockage causes flight diversion

A RYANAIR flight from Sevilla to France was plunged into a terrifying mid-air drama after fuel levels dropped dangerously low following a sudden runway closure. Flight FR5448 was preparing to

F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Planes at Boston’s Logan Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Saturday that it was investigating a near miss between two planes at Boston Logan International Airport. The episode happened at about 11:30 a.m., when Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 performed a go-around to avoid another plane that was taking off from an intersecting runway, the F.A.A. said in statement. []

Toronto transit operator suffers ‘violent assault’ at subway station

TTC CEO Mandeep Lali said the incident had happened at Wilson Station, where the transit operator was assaulted and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago

A Delta flight arriving at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July reportedly made contact with a firework, the airline said. Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 departed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 7:36 p.m. ET and landed at Midway Airport at 8:38 p.m. CT, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.com. Radio communication between the []...Click to read more

Watch: Passenger's view of Boeing 777 engine on fire while in air goes viral

A video of a Boeing 777 engine failure, widely shared as recent, actually dates back to February 2021. United Airlines Flight 328 from Denver to Honolulu experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing. Miraculously, all 241 people aboard and on the ground were safe, though debris rained down on a Colorado town. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB followed this harrowing incident.