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79,000 displaced as Omo river overflows in southern Ethiopia

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 About 79,000 people have been displaced in southern Ethiopia after heavy rains led to the overflow of the region’s Omo River across 34 districts, local media reported on Tuesday. Ato Tadele Hate, a local chief, told Sheger Radio that consecutive days of downpour wreaked havoc on agricultural fields and livestock, calling on the federal government and humanitarian organizations to provide urgent assistance. “This devastation is becoming a recurring issue,” lamented Hate. “The heavy rains last year caused similar problems, and now the current flooding has hit areas where people had already been relocated due to last year’s floods.” He also stressed the need for immediate measures to divert the Omo River and prevent future overflows. Hate expressed concern for the city of Omorate, which is located on the bank of the Omo River and faces high risk of being severely impacted by the flooding.  “Unless urgent action is taken, we fear that Omorate, home to thousands, might be completely wiped out by the floods,” he warned. Southern Ethiopia is particularly vulnerable in the rainy season to frequent and severe landslides and flooding. Tilahun Bishaw, the local head of the Ethiopian Red Cross Association, indicated that the rains are expected to continue and the situation to worsen unless immediate action is taken.

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A $12 billion oil hub will be built in Ghana

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Batı Afrika ülkesi Gana’da, petrol ve gaz sektörü için devrim niteliğindeki 12 milyar dolarlık petrol merkezinin inşası başladı. Ulusal basındaki haberlere göre, ülkenin Western vilayetinin Jomorow bölgesinde inşa edilecek petrol merkezinin temel atma törenine, Gana Cumhurbaşkanı Nana Akufo-Addo ve Enerjiden Sorumlu Devlet Bakanı Herbet Krappa’nın yanı sıra çok sayıda davetli katıldı. Akufo-Addo, burada yaptığı konuşmada, projenin çeşitlendirilmiş, verimli ve mali açıdan sürdürülebilir bir enerji sağlama vizyonuyla uyumlu olduğunu belirtti. Projenin ülkenin kalkınmasına yardımcı olacağını vurgulayan Akufo-Addo, “Afrika’da ham petrol ve petrol ürünleri fiyatlandırması için ölçüt olacak bir tesis öngörüyoruz.” ifadesini kullandı. Akufo-Addo, 12 milyar dolarlık petrol merkezi projesinin yaklaşık 780 bin doğrudan ve dolaylı istihdam yaratmasının beklendiğine dikkati çekti.  Enerjiden Sorumlu Devlet Bakanı Krappa da petrol merkezinin Gana’yı küresel enerji ekosisteminde yeniden konumlandıracağını, ihracatı kolaylaştıracağını ve böylece gelir yaratacağını belirtti.  Krappa, merkezin Gana’nın enerji ihtiyacını sürdürülebilir şekilde karşılayacağını kaydetti. Ülkede inşa edilecek petrol merkezi, günde 300 bin varillik bir rafineri, bir petrokimya tesisi ve kapsamlı depolama ve liman tesislerini içerecek. Dünyanın en büyük ikinci kakao üreticisi olan Gana’da 2010’da petrol keşfedilmişti. Gana’da halihazırda günlük 132 bin varil ham petrol ve yaklaşık 325 milyon standart fit küp doğal gaz üretiliyor.

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Four soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Nigeria

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It was reported that four soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Sokoto State, Nigeria. In a written statement, Edward Buba, Director of Media Operations at the Nigerian Ministry of Defense, stated that terrorists ambushed a military unit near the Niger border, close to the Bachaka Kurya Forest in Sokoto State. Buba noted that four soldiers lost their lives in the attack. Following the assault, Buba reported that a significant number of terrorists were killed in the ensuing clash with the soldiers. “Important ammunition belonging to the terrorists was seized. The remaining terrorists fled to Niger,” he added.

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger accuse Ukraine of supporting terrorism in Sahel

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 Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger petitioned the president of the UN Security Council on Tuesday to denounce the Ukrainian government’s “open and assumed support for international terrorism” particularly in Africa’s Sahel region. The move follows recent comments by Ukrainian officials suggesting that Kyiv had played a role in attacks by Tuareg separatist rebels that caused the deaths of many Malian soldiers last month in the northeastern village of Tinzawaten on the border with Algeria. In a joint letter, the three countries’ foreign ministers said their governments were shocked by the comments of Andriy Yusov, a spokesman for Ukrainian military intelligence, “admitting Ukraine’s role in the cowardly, barbaric and criminal attacks” between July 24 and 26. It added that the remarks were confirmed by Yurii Pyvovarov, Ukraine’s ambassador to Senegal. Yusov said the rebels received “the necessary information they needed” to conduct the attacks after Malian army allies of Russia’s Wagner Group confirmed “losses” in the clashes. The letter called on the Security Council to “take appropriate measures against these subversive actions which strengthen terrorist groups in Africa.” It said the official’s comments go beyond the scope of foreign interference, which is condemnable itself. “This is official and unequivocal support by the Ukrainian government for terrorism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel. These acts also constitute a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our States, a clear aggression and support for international terrorism, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant international conventions,” the letter says in part. The three countries, ruled by military juntas, have signed a defense pact under their formation called the Confederation of Sahel States. The Tinzawaten area has been a battleground between separatist forces and the Malian army over the past decade. Mali and Niger earlier this month severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing comments by the Ukrainian military official suggesting that Kyiv played a role in the July attacks.

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US’ Blinken arrives in Egypt to discuss Gaza cease-fire efforts

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 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Egypt on Tuesday to discuss efforts aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. According to the local website Qahera News, Blinken arrived in the town of El-Alamein, northern Egypt, where he will hold meetings with top Egyptian officials. Blinken will meet separately with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and intelligence chief Abbas Kamel. Later in the day, he will travel to Qatar to meet top Qatari officials to continue talks on Gaza cease-fire efforts. This is Blinken’s ninth Mideast tour since Oct. 7, which started with Israel where on Monday he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials.

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Philippines warns of UN case against China over South China sea incident

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The Philippines on Tuesday warned it may file a case against China with the UN over an alleged incident in which two of its Coast Guard ships were damaged in separate collisions with Chinese vessels a day earlier. National Maritime Council spokesman Alexander Lopez said Manila is considering filing the case and accused Beijing of violating international law, according to the Manila Times. “We are looking at that, especially the part of the Coast Guard, because they know more,” Lopez said. He urged China to refrain from aggressive actions and adhere to international law. On Monday, the Philippines reported that two of its Coast Guard ships were damaged in separate collisions with Chinese vessels that were conducting “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” near a disputed South China Sea reef. Last week, Manila lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over what it called “dangerous maneuvers” over the disputed South China Sea. Manila said Chinese military planes dropped flares in the path of Philippine Air Force aircraft flying over the Scarborough Shoal. However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian later urged Manila to stop “infringement activities and provocations” at Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) “at once.”

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Gaza death toll rises to 40,173, as Israeli army kills 34 more

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 The Israeli army killed 34 more Palestinians in attacks in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 40,173 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Tuesday. A ministry statement added that some 92,857 others have been injured in the ongoing assault. “Israeli forces killed 34 people and injured 114 others in three ‘massacres’ against families in the last 24 hours,” the ministry also said. “Many people are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,” it added. Flouting a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire, Israel has faced international condemnation amid its continued brutal offensive on Gaza since an Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian group Hamas. Over 10 months into the Israeli war, vast tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water, and medicine. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, whose latest ruling ordered Tel Aviv to immediately halt its military operation in the southern city of Rafah, where over a million Palestinians had sought refuge from the war before it was invaded on May 6.

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Kenyan serial killer who confessed to 42 murders escapes custody

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Thirteen inmates, including Collins Jumaisi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murders of 42 women on Tuesday morning, escaped from a Nairobi police cell, authorities have confirmed. Speaking to local media, Kenya police spokesperson Resila Atieno Onyango confirmed the daring breakout occurred at the Gigiri Police Station in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Jumaisi, who had confessed to killing 42 women, including his wife, had been awaiting trial for his heinous crimes, police said he escaped along with 12 other inmates and a massive manhunt involving various security agencies is currently underway. The director of criminal investigations, Mohamed Amin, confirmed the escape and stated, “It is very unfortunate, and our officers are pursuing the group.” Jumaisi, known for the Mukuru murders, where the bodies of his female victims were found in a water-filled quarry in Nairobi’s Embakasi area, missed his scheduled court appearance last Friday. This has intensified public outrage and raised concerns about the effectiveness of the justice and security systems. The apparent ease of the breakout from Gigiri Police Station, which is known for its high security due to its proximity to several embassies, has led to speculation about potential security breaches or collusion.

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Sudan declares cholera epidemic after 22 deaths

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Sudan faces a new challenge in the midst of a 16-month conflict between the military and a paramilitary group as health authorities declared a cholera epidemic. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said 22 people have died and 354 cases of the disease have been confirmed across the country in recent weeks. The World Health Organization said recently that 78 deaths from cholera were recorded in Sudan between 1 January and 28 July this year. Cholera is a highly contagious infection transmitted through ingesting contaminated food or water and can kill within hours without treatment. Seasonal floods in recent weeks have exacerbated the situation with critical infrastructure washed away in 12 of Sudan’s 18 provinces, making access to clean water difficult for many. Ibrahim said outbreak was “because of the weather conditions and because drinking water has been contaminated”. The conflict in Sudan has further battered what was an already weak healthcare system, displaced more than 10 million people, and pushed many into starvation. The WHO on Friday said cases of dengue fever and meningitis infections were also on the rise. A new round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan began in Switzerland last Wednesday, despite the army’s absence.

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Kenya: Wildebeest migration attracts numerous tourists

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Scores of tourists are converging to Kenya’s Maasai Mara national Reserve to witness the annual spectacle of wildebeest migration. Interspersed among the wildebeest were large numbers of zebras and even hippos. The migration over the Mara River culminates when wildibeast jump to cross the crocodile-ridden water. Wildebeests begin to migrate in troops from early July when Tanzania’s northern Serengeti Park gets dry. Water and pasture are available in the neighbouring Maasai Mara Park during the same period.  The yearly event peaks in August before it settles in October when the animals return to Serengeti. Kenya’s rich wildlife resource is one of the key economic pillars of the country. The Masai Mara park located in southern western Kenya along the Great Rift Valley area is a tourist hotspot. It presents plenty of opportunities for the guests to enjoy its lush vegetation, idyllic setting and presence of iconic land mammals like elephants and rhinos.

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