At least 49 die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert

Authorities in Niger report that at least 49 individuals died from dehydration after a vehicle breakdown stranded them in a remote Sahara district for several days. The victims were part of a group traveling from Mali to return to Niger for Eid al‑Adha celebrations when they ran out of water, according to a statement from the Agadez governorate posted on Facebook.