In a tragic turn of events, authorities have declared a state of extreme emergency in a Libyan city after it was ravaged by floods. Schools and stores have been closed, and a curfew has been imposed in response to the crisis. Officials from the eastern administration of Libya have reported a staggering death toll of…
In a tragic turn of events, Libya faces unprecedented flooding, with 2,000 fatalities and 10,000 missing individuals. Learn about the devastating impact of Storm Daniel, the challenges of rescue efforts, and international aid responses in this comprehensive 5,000-word article. Libya is grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis as catastrophic flooding, triggered by Storm Daniel, has…
President Joe Biden, on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks orchestrated by Al-Qaeda, delivered a heartfelt plea for national unity among Americans, transcending the current political divisions. Solemn ceremonies took place in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, where the hijacked planes had struck, with bells ringing and the names of the nearly 3,000 victims…
With the Liberian presidential election fast approaching on October 10, President George Manneh Weah has officially launched his reelection campaign, drawing massive crowds of enthusiastic supporters. On September 7, the campaign kickoff took place in Monrovia, where thousands gathered to witness the event. Simultaneously, campaign rallies were held in all 15 subdivisions of Liberia, as…
At least 150 people were killed when freak floods hit eastern Libya, officials said Monday, after storm “Daniel” swept the Mediterranean, its torrential rains earlier lashing Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece. Images filmed by residents of the Libyan disaster area showed massive mudslides, collapsed buildings and entire neighbourhoods submerged under muddy water. “At least 150 people…
At least 2,681 people died in the strongest-ever earthquake to hit Morocco, the interior ministry said on Monday, revising an earlier toll of nearly 2,500 dead. Another 2,501 people were injured, the ministry said, as rescue workers race against time in an effort to find survivors. Friday’s 6.8-magnitude quake struck 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday expressed its willingness to support the country’s authorities in battling floods that have hit the eastern part. The mission said it stood ready to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to complement national and local efforts to respond to the floods. The mission said it stood ready…
More than 400 demonstrations and protests for more actions on climate change have been planned around the globe from Friday to Sunday, with millions of people expected to take part. On Monday, the Climate Action Network announced that the protesters would be demanding an exit from coal, oil and gas as soon as possible. The…
A British charity organization, IA-Foundation has called upon the Nigerian government to review its education policy. The charity argues that this change is essential to equip the country’s youth with the necessary soft skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. This recommendation was made during an interview with Mrs Ibironke Morocco Earthquake: Rescuers…
