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Government, Volunteers Try To Contain Fire On Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in the African continent, is on fire for the last four days. The government officials and a team of around 500 volunteers are working in tandem to contain the fire. The Tanzania National Park Services (TANAPA) informed that the volunteers have managed to limit the spread of fire. Moreover, no casualties have been reported as of now.
Tags: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa, TANZANIA, Fire
Courtesy: Times Of India
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African Nations Likely To Record Financial Deficit Of $345 billion: IMF
The IMF's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on October 9 informed that African states may witness a financial deficit of $345 billion through 2023. Reportedly, an extra 2.5% of GDP was spent by African nations to cover the economic losses caused by the pandemic, drop in commodity prices, and locust plague. “All of us, countries and institutions, must do more to support Africa to cope… read-more
Tags: Africa, Economic Recovery, Covid-19, GDP
Courtesy: Reuters
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Turkey, UAE Violating ‘UN Arms Embargo’ in Libya: Investigation
Satellite images and flight data have revealed that Turkey and UAE planes are moving arms and fighters to Libyan groups, violating the 'UN Arms Embargo' of 2011. An investigation by The Guardian has found aircrafts flying from UAE military air-base to Egypt-Libya border. The report further states that Turkish cargo flights were seen flying to Libyan city, Misrata. Earlier, in January, leaders from 11 countries had decided to prevent… read-more
Tags: UAE. Turkey, Libya, UN arms embargo, arms trade, Africa, Middle East
Courtesy: The Guardian
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Eight Arrested in Delhi, Under International Drug-Trafficking Module
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted an international drug-trafficking module from Delhi. The statement released by the NCB mentioned that eight people were arrested for smuggling drugs to Delhi, from Africa and Burma. The drugs included marijuana, heroin and cocaine. The investigation began on September 1, after a parcel containing 970g of heroin was seized in Delhi. The operation that went on till September 16 revealed almost 52 kg of… read-more
Tags: India, Africa, Burma, Drugs
Courtesy: India Today
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Liberian President Declares Rape a 'National Emergency'
Liberian President George Weah, on September 12, declared rape a national emergency after witnessing a spike in the number of cases of sexual assaults in the country. The decision came after thousands of Liberians protested rising incidents of rape in the capital city of Monrovia… read-more
Tags: Liberia, rapecase, emergency, Africa
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Cripple African Tourism Industry
Tourism industry in African nations has been crippled due to the travel restrictions imposed to counter COVID-19. South African hotel group Sun International Ltd announced that It would have to shutdown its two casinos completely, owing to huge financial losses. The Kenyan Government has also… read-more
Tags: Tourism ministry, South Africa, Africa, Seychelles, Mauritus
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
