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The earthquake in Morocco has left many villages devastated, and the rescue efforts are struggling due to the remote and rugged terrain. Spanish firefighters have been among the first professional teams to reach some of the affected communities. However, the challenges are immense, and time is running out for potential survivors trapped under the rubble….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses heartfelt condolences to Morocco and its King Mohammed VI in the wake of the devastating earthquake that claimed many lives. President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following the tragic earthquake that struck the country. The earthquake resulted in the loss of many…
A powerful earthquake in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains has led to widespread destruction, causing hundreds of casualties as buildings collapse and people flee their homes. A powerful earthquake has struck Morocco‘s High Atlas mountains, resulting in extensive devastation, including hundreds of casualties and widespread structural damage as buildings collapse. The earthquake prompted residents in several…
Late on Friday, Morocco was rocked by a formidable earthquake, tragically claiming the lives of over 600 individuals, according to statistics from the interior ministry.
The Nigerian government has announced that the massive water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, which raised concerns about potential flooding in 11 states, has been successfully stopped. Managed by the dam’s authorities, the release was halted on August 28, 2023, easing fears of widespread flooding in Nigeria. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) shared that the release was a response to the start of a new hydrological year in the River Niger Basin, covering nine countries. The gradual reduction in water releases and stabilized river flow signal positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation for managing water resources.
Several states have reported that they’ve initiated measures to counter the potential widespread flooding that could result from the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam.
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has officially confirmed the presence of the novel COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 within the country. The announcement, made on the agency’s website last Friday, raises concerns due to the significant number of mutations present in the variant. This development points to a possible degree of community transmission within the…