🇰🇪 Death toll from floods reaches 136 in Kenya
The death toll from flood-related incidences has risen to 136 in Kenya.
According to the National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre, the number of households displaced stood Friday at 92,432, which comprises 462,160 people.
Flash flooding in the nation's north eastern region continues to block major roads, flood towns and villages.
Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo told the press that 10 tonnes of assorted food items had been airlifted to Wajir County, one of the worst hit.
He added that the Kenya Defence Forces also airdropped food items in Isiolo County.
Floods have affected livestock and agriculture, with acreage of farmlands submerged and an outbreak of pneumonic cattle diseases raging.
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The death toll from flood-related incidences has risen to 136 in Kenya.
According to the National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre, the number of households displaced stood Friday at 92,432, which comprises 462,160 people.
Flash flooding in the nation's north eastern region continues to block major roads, flood towns and villages.
Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo told the press that 10 tonnes of assorted food items had been airlifted to Wajir County, one of the worst hit.
He added that the Kenya Defence Forces also airdropped food items in Isiolo County.
Floods have affected livestock and agriculture, with acreage of farmlands submerged and an outbreak of pneumonic cattle diseases raging.
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🇱🇾 Libya's state oil firm needs $17 bln to reach 2 mln bpd
Libya's oil state firm the National Oil Corporation (NOC) needs a budget of $17 billion to increase national oil output to 2 million barrels per day in three to five years, its chief Farhat Bengdara said.
Bengdara told there were no obstacles to increase the output but "there is a lack of funding, not in the way it should be."
The NOC has a plan that includes projects stabilizing production and maintaining pipelines and equipment, and projects for increasing production, Bengdara said.
"We promised to reach 1.3 million bpd and we have reached 1.295 million bpd before the end of the year. But we are talking about infrastructure that was built in the 1960s and had never been maintained, Bengdara added.
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Libya's oil state firm the National Oil Corporation (NOC) needs a budget of $17 billion to increase national oil output to 2 million barrels per day in three to five years, its chief Farhat Bengdara said.
Bengdara told there were no obstacles to increase the output but "there is a lack of funding, not in the way it should be."
The NOC has a plan that includes projects stabilizing production and maintaining pipelines and equipment, and projects for increasing production, Bengdara said.
"We promised to reach 1.3 million bpd and we have reached 1.295 million bpd before the end of the year. But we are talking about infrastructure that was built in the 1960s and had never been maintained, Bengdara added.
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🇳🇬 Gunmen attack residence of Electoral Commissioner in Kogi, Nigeria
A group of gunmen on Friday, December 1 launched a brazen assault on the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State in Nigeria.
The incident resulted in a fierce gun battle with security personnel that lasted for over 30 minutes, according to the INEC.
Despite the intensity of the firefight, no one died. “The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. “ INEC said.
The Electoral Commission has called for a thorough investigation into the attack on the REC's residence and is urging authorities to enhance security.
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A group of gunmen on Friday, December 1 launched a brazen assault on the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State in Nigeria.
The incident resulted in a fierce gun battle with security personnel that lasted for over 30 minutes, according to the INEC.
Despite the intensity of the firefight, no one died. “The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. “ INEC said.
The Electoral Commission has called for a thorough investigation into the attack on the REC's residence and is urging authorities to enhance security.
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🇿🇦🇺🇳 Ramaphosa urged for “new, at scale and appropriate finance” to back vulnerable nations
South Africa's President urged world leaders, gathered for the COP28, to do more for vunerable countries that disproportionately bear of impact of the climate crisis.
"African countries are among the most vulnerable to the effects of a rapidly changing climate and have to adapt and build resilience within the context of historically low levels of development and severely limited capacity."
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke on the second day of international climate talks in Dubai.
On the first day of the climate conference, nearly all nations finalized the creation of a fund to compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change.
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South Africa's President urged world leaders, gathered for the COP28, to do more for vunerable countries that disproportionately bear of impact of the climate crisis.
"African countries are among the most vulnerable to the effects of a rapidly changing climate and have to adapt and build resilience within the context of historically low levels of development and severely limited capacity."
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke on the second day of international climate talks in Dubai.
On the first day of the climate conference, nearly all nations finalized the creation of a fund to compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change.
#SouthAfrica #UN
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🇸🇳 Opposition leader's candidacy deposit rejected in Senegal
The State of Senegal rejected the deposit filed by the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to compete in the 2024 presidential election, considering that removed from the electoral lists Sonko is not "eligible" for this formality required to be a candidate.
Sonko had a check deposited in the amount of 30 million FCFA (45,000 euros) to the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).
The CDC indicated that it then "returned the deposited check".
“After verification, we realized that Ousmane Sonko did not receive his sponsorship forms” , an essential step to be a candidate. “He is therefore not one of the people eligible” for posting bail.
Sonko was removed from the electoral lists following his conviction in June to two years in prison for debauchery of a minor and citing this court decision, the administration refuses to issue him sponsorship forms.
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The State of Senegal rejected the deposit filed by the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to compete in the 2024 presidential election, considering that removed from the electoral lists Sonko is not "eligible" for this formality required to be a candidate.
Sonko had a check deposited in the amount of 30 million FCFA (45,000 euros) to the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).
The CDC indicated that it then "returned the deposited check".
“After verification, we realized that Ousmane Sonko did not receive his sponsorship forms” , an essential step to be a candidate. “He is therefore not one of the people eligible” for posting bail.
Sonko was removed from the electoral lists following his conviction in June to two years in prison for debauchery of a minor and citing this court decision, the administration refuses to issue him sponsorship forms.
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🇳🇪🇺🇸La embajadora de EEUU para Niger ha presentado las cartas de credenciales ante el MAE de Niamey, lo que oficializa su cargo como embajadora ante la junta militar nigerina y muestra que las relaciones entre ambos países vuelven a la normalidad tras el golpe militar.
🇬🇧The US ambassador to Niger has presented the letters of credence to the Foreign Ministry of Niamey, which formalizes her position as ambassador to the Nigerien military junta and shows that relations between the two countries are returning to normal after the military coup.
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🇬🇧The US ambassador to Niger has presented the letters of credence to the Foreign Ministry of Niamey, which formalizes her position as ambassador to the Nigerien military junta and shows that relations between the two countries are returning to normal after the military coup.
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🇨🇩 East Africa force starts withdrawal from DR Congo
Scores of Kenyan troops flew out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, marking the start of the withdrawal of a regional force after Kinshasa did not renew its mandate to help fight M23 rebels.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has repeatedly criticised the East African Community force since its deployment in November 2022 for failing to enforce the withdrawal of the M23. The presidency announced it would not be renewing its mandate after an EAC summit in late November.
With the mandate due to expire on Dec. 8, Kenyan soldiers were seen lining up on Sunday to board two planes on the tarmac of the airport in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, a Reuters reporter said.
A different force from the Southern African Development Community is due to replace the EAC troops.
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Scores of Kenyan troops flew out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, marking the start of the withdrawal of a regional force after Kinshasa did not renew its mandate to help fight M23 rebels.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has repeatedly criticised the East African Community force since its deployment in November 2022 for failing to enforce the withdrawal of the M23. The presidency announced it would not be renewing its mandate after an EAC summit in late November.
With the mandate due to expire on Dec. 8, Kenyan soldiers were seen lining up on Sunday to board two planes on the tarmac of the airport in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, a Reuters reporter said.
A different force from the Southern African Development Community is due to replace the EAC troops.
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🇧🇫🇫🇷 Burkina Faso bans French newspaper Le Monde
The military rulers in Burkina Faso have suspended distribution of the French daily newspaper, Le Monde, over an article on a deadly Islamist attack in the north of the country.
The Communication Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo described the article about an attack on a military base a week ago as "biased".
The UN says at least 40 civilians were killed, whereas security sources in Burkina Faso spoke of a "few" military deaths.
The Burkinabè authorities have suspended several French media outlets in recent months - including the broadcaster RFI and political magazine Jeune Afrique.
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The military rulers in Burkina Faso have suspended distribution of the French daily newspaper, Le Monde, over an article on a deadly Islamist attack in the north of the country.
The Communication Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo described the article about an attack on a military base a week ago as "biased".
The UN says at least 40 civilians were killed, whereas security sources in Burkina Faso spoke of a "few" military deaths.
The Burkinabè authorities have suspended several French media outlets in recent months - including the broadcaster RFI and political magazine Jeune Afrique.
#BurkinaFaso #France
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🇷🇼 Kagame critic and former Rwanda PM dies in exile
A former prime minister of Rwanda and strong critic of the government of President Paul Kagame has died in exile in Belgium.
Relatives confirmed Faustin Twagiramungu's death on Saturday, saying the 78-year-old had been ill.
Twagiramungu - a moderate Hutu - was prime minister in the government of national unity that was formed after the 1994 genocide.
He fell out with the Tutsi-dominated government when he spoke out against the killings of Hutus.
He resigned from his post in 1995 and went into exile in Belgium.
Twagiramungu returned briefly to Rwanda in 2003 to stand as a presidential candidate but lost to the current leader, Kagame.
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A former prime minister of Rwanda and strong critic of the government of President Paul Kagame has died in exile in Belgium.
Relatives confirmed Faustin Twagiramungu's death on Saturday, saying the 78-year-old had been ill.
Twagiramungu - a moderate Hutu - was prime minister in the government of national unity that was formed after the 1994 genocide.
He fell out with the Tutsi-dominated government when he spoke out against the killings of Hutus.
He resigned from his post in 1995 and went into exile in Belgium.
Twagiramungu returned briefly to Rwanda in 2003 to stand as a presidential candidate but lost to the current leader, Kagame.
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🇩🇿🛢 Algeria to cut oil production by further 51,000 bpd in Q12024
Algeria plans to voluntarily cut its oil production by 51,000 barrels per day (bpd) for Q1 2024, bringing its oil production target to 908,000 bpd, an energy ministry said.
"In order to support market stability, these additional amounts of reduction will be restored gradually, according to market conditions," said the statement.
The Ministry indicated that this additional reduction comes within the framework of strengthening the precautionary efforts made by OPEC+ countries with the aim of supporting the stability and balance of oil markets.
The new cut comes in addition to another voluntary cut of 48,000 bpd that it announced in April and which is due to expire at the end of 2024.
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Algeria plans to voluntarily cut its oil production by 51,000 barrels per day (bpd) for Q1 2024, bringing its oil production target to 908,000 bpd, an energy ministry said.
"In order to support market stability, these additional amounts of reduction will be restored gradually, according to market conditions," said the statement.
The Ministry indicated that this additional reduction comes within the framework of strengthening the precautionary efforts made by OPEC+ countries with the aim of supporting the stability and balance of oil markets.
The new cut comes in addition to another voluntary cut of 48,000 bpd that it announced in April and which is due to expire at the end of 2024.
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🇲🇷 Prosecutor seeks 20 years for former president of Mauritania Aziz A Mauritanian prosecutor requested a 20-year prison sentence for former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Aziz has been on trial since January 25 for allegedly abusing his power in order…
🇲🇷 Former Mauritanian President Aziz denies charges of "illicit enrichment"
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Monday firmly denied in court all allegations he faces of abusing his power and amassing a huge fortune.
Aziz, who ruled Mauritania between 2008 and 2019, fell into disgrace under successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
With the prosecution having demanded a 20-year sentence, the 66-year-old former leader embarked on an hours-long monologue in court.
"All of these accusations are false, unjust and part of a warped plot against me," he told. “I am accused of corruption, Where is my corrupter? Where is the proof of this corruption?," asked Aziz.
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Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Monday firmly denied in court all allegations he faces of abusing his power and amassing a huge fortune.
Aziz, who ruled Mauritania between 2008 and 2019, fell into disgrace under successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
With the prosecution having demanded a 20-year sentence, the 66-year-old former leader embarked on an hours-long monologue in court.
"All of these accusations are false, unjust and part of a warped plot against me," he told. “I am accused of corruption, Where is my corrupter? Where is the proof of this corruption?," asked Aziz.
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🇿🇲 Zambia yet to retrieve trapped miners days later
Zambian officials have said they have been unable to locate dozens of illegal miners believed to be trapped after a mudslide at an open cast copper mine on Friday.
The accident in Zambia's northern Copperbelt province occurred after heavy rains.
Rescue teams have been pumping water from the underground pits at the Sesili mine in Chingola but have not made contact with the miners.
President Hakainde Hichilema said he was saddened by the "heartbreaking situation".
The vice-president, Mutale Nalumango, said the incident at the Sesili mine was a "disaster".
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Zambian officials have said they have been unable to locate dozens of illegal miners believed to be trapped after a mudslide at an open cast copper mine on Friday.
The accident in Zambia's northern Copperbelt province occurred after heavy rains.
Rescue teams have been pumping water from the underground pits at the Sesili mine in Chingola but have not made contact with the miners.
President Hakainde Hichilema said he was saddened by the "heartbreaking situation".
The vice-president, Mutale Nalumango, said the incident at the Sesili mine was a "disaster".
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🇳🇬🇳🇪 Nigeria calls for Niger Junta to free ousted president Mohamed Bazoum
Nigeria is calling for the release of ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum and for the military junta to allow him to leave for a third country, its foreign minister said.
Nigeria is current chair of the regional group ECOWAS which has imposed sanctions on Niger following the July coup that ousted Bazoum.
"Bazoum will no longer be in custody. He will go to a third country that is mutually agreed. And then we start talking about the removal of sanctions."
He said ECOWAS was still open to talks with Niger's junta.
"You know, the opportunity is there. We are always ready, willing, and able to listen to them and the ball is in their court."
ECOWAS leaders will meet in Nigeria's capital Abuja on December 10 to discuss the region.
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Nigeria is calling for the release of ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum and for the military junta to allow him to leave for a third country, its foreign minister said.
Nigeria is current chair of the regional group ECOWAS which has imposed sanctions on Niger following the July coup that ousted Bazoum.
"Bazoum will no longer be in custody. He will go to a third country that is mutually agreed. And then we start talking about the removal of sanctions."
He said ECOWAS was still open to talks with Niger's junta.
"You know, the opportunity is there. We are always ready, willing, and able to listen to them and the ball is in their court."
ECOWAS leaders will meet in Nigeria's capital Abuja on December 10 to discuss the region.
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🇹🇿 Tanzania flood, landslide death toll jumps to 47
The number of people killed by floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has jumped to 47, with another 85 people injured, following torrential rain, a senior government official said.
Severe flooding caused by a combination of the El Nino and Indian Ocean dipole weather phenomena has killed hundreds of people in Kenya and Somalia and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes since seasonal rains began in October.
Search and rescue operations were underway in the Manyara region as authorities fear some bodies might be trapped in the mud, Manyara region commissioner told.
Around 100 houses in the village of Katesh, Hanang district, were swallowed by a landslide, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said.
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The number of people killed by floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has jumped to 47, with another 85 people injured, following torrential rain, a senior government official said.
Severe flooding caused by a combination of the El Nino and Indian Ocean dipole weather phenomena has killed hundreds of people in Kenya and Somalia and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes since seasonal rains began in October.
Search and rescue operations were underway in the Manyara region as authorities fear some bodies might be trapped in the mud, Manyara region commissioner told.
Around 100 houses in the village of Katesh, Hanang district, were swallowed by a landslide, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said.
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