Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people
Focus on Africa17 Okt 2024

Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people

An explosion from an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria has killed more than 150 people, including several children. Many others were injured and taken to hospital. Officials say, the death toll could rise. Fuel tanker accidents are not uncommon in Nigeria, so why does this keep happening?

Also the International Criminal Court says it's renewing investigations into alleged war crimes in DR Congo

And how an online post showing the lack of care of infrastructure in Johannesburg has sparked a debate in South Africa!

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen, Yvette Twagiramariya, Victor Sylver, and Benjamin Woodroof in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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