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DISASTER7h agoAlgeria Death Penalty Sought for Arson After 12 DeathsThe death penalty is being sought in Algeria for individuals accused of arson that resulted in 12 deaths. This indicates severe legal repercussions for a tragic incident.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
DISASTER7h agoFrom data to decision : Somalia early warning systems light the way for resilience across AfricaThis article discusses how early warning systems in Somalia, leveraging data, are contributing to resilience across Africa. It highlights technological solutions for preparedness and mitigation in vulnerable regions.businessghana.com · Ghana
DISASTER8h agoUK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills manA Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, England. The post UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER1d agoTunisia faces severe bottled water shortage after scorching AugustShelves in most supermarkets and neighborhood stores have remained desperately empty for several weeks. The shortage is hitting a country that has become dependent on bottled water.Le Monde [en]
DISASTER1d agoAs unprecedented wildfires rage in Algeria, authorities remain largely silentLe Monde [en]
DISASTER1d agoFires in Algeria: facing anger, President Tebboune promises the death penalty for arsonistsJeune Afrique
DISASTER2d agoTunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water suppliesNear 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER2d agoNo water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures NigeriansBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), has dismissed reports that water is being released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, saying there is no cause for alarm. NiHSA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arc Umar Mohammed, made this known in a statement on Sunday, following reports […] The post No water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoVolunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfiresVolunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.Africanews [en]
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoAlgeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing leftAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoTunisians desperate for water as taps run dryAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoEgypt Calls for Global Agreement to Tackle Growing Drought ThreatEgypt is advocating for a global agreement to address the increasing threat of drought. This highlights a critical environmental challenge requiring international cooperation.egyptianstreets.com · Egypt
DISASTER3d agoSudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfiresIn Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoPeople stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highwayAl Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoFunerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfiresVictims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.Africanews [en]
DISASTER4d agoUmahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairsBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has ordered the temporary closure of the old Niger Bridge for major rehabilitation works. Umahi, who spoke at the Ogbunike interchange linking Anambra State to the Second Niger Bridge, said the closure would take effect seven days from Friday, with traffic diverted to […] The post Umahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER4d agoFires in Algeria: dozens dead and an official discourse that is not going wellJeune Afrique
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoAlgeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declaredAfricanews [en]
DISASTER4d ago‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastationAfricanews [en]
DISASTER4d agoLibya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country strugglingAfricanews [en]
DISASTER4d agoFederal Govt Places 2 , 000 Locations Across Nigeria On Flood AlertThe Federal Government in Nigeria has placed 2,000 locations across the country on flood alert. This measure is in response to potential natural disaster threats.leadership.ng · Nigeria
DISASTER4d agoAlgeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermathResidents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER5d agoProtesters set fire to migrant camp in CeutaThe unrest comes one month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish exclave in North Africa.DW News [en]
DISASTER5d agoTunisia mourns deceased migrants after small boat tragedyResidents of a remote Tunisian city near the Libyan border attended the funeral of eight local youths who died in the Mediterranean. The tragedy took place late last week when a small boat carrying 15 people capsized near the Tunisian coastline.France 24 [en]