By Reuters 02 February 2022 | 2:14 pm Police on Wednesday said a high-tension power cable snapped and fell on houses and a market in the outskirts of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, killing 25 people. Police line PHOTO: Larry W. Smith/Getty Images/AFP Police on Wednesday said a high-tension power cable snapped and fell on houses and a market in the outskirts of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, killing 25 people. “A high-voltage electric cable fell on several houses in the Matadi-Kibala district and in the market, several people died on the spot,” Kinshasa’s police chief, Sylvano Kasongo said. Videos from the market shared online showed people wailing around several bodies lying in puddles of water where they had fallen, with fresh produce scattered around them. Reuters could not authenticate the videos. Latest 7 mins ago Top oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia announced another modest increase in output on Wednesday despite soaring crude prices and geopolitical tensions rattling the markets. 12 mins ago “Your mind is the window to your body and soul, so make sure it receives proper nourishment”. Your mental well-being matters as much as your physical well-being. Having a positive mental health makes you function well, have a positive self-esteem as well as help you navigate through life’s difficulties. Studies have shown that mental illness… 13 mins ago An Indian cryptocurrency trader who amassed a $40 million fortune was kidnapped by a police officer and seven others who demanded he transfer his bitcoin wallet to them, authorities said Wednesday. 16 mins ago Shehu Dankolo, Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says fighting substance abuse is key to ensuring a sane Nigeria, calling for partnership in curbing the menace. 24 mins ago The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ongoing recruitment exercises into the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and other agencies under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity.
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