Three people have died due to strong winds in war-torn Ukraine, which have left thousands without electricity as the country's energy grid remains vulnerable due to Russian strikes. The storms and rain came as worries mount in Ukraine over its energy security, with winter approaching and Russia's invasion dragging on for 20 months.
During winter last year Russian forces launched repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid that left millions without electricity, heating and water for extended periods. Lagos State Government reopened Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, on Saturday. Government shut the markets earlier because of improper waste management and other environmental infractions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the markets were reopened after the environmental issues had been addressed. Wahab…
Rebels backed by the Islamic State group have killed two Ugandan soldiers in an attack that also left two civilians and a suspected assailant dead in eastern DR Congo, authorities said on Saturday.