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Thousands killed as Mayotte island shattered by worst storm in century
Telengana Today
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December 16, 2024
France rushing help to Indian Ocean island as Cyclone Chido flattens entire neighbourhoods, damages public infrastructure, main airport and hospital Published Date - 16 December 2024, 06:16 PM Cape Town: France was rushing help by ship and...
France rushes supplies to cyclone-devastated Mayotte
Otago Daily Times
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December 18, 2024
France ramped up its relief operations to its cyclone-devastated overseas territory of Mayotte, with 120 tonnes of food due to be distributed on Wednesday to a population at risk of hunger and disease. The Indian Ocean archipelago, France's...
France rushes supplies to Mayotte, still reeling from deadly cyclone
The Malaysian Star
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December 18, 2024
MAMOUDZOU (Reuters) - France ramped up its relief operations to its cyclone-devastated overseas territory of Mayotte, with 120 tonnes of food due to be distributed on Wednesday to a population at risk of hunger and disease. The Indian Ocean...
Macron announces day of national mourning for devasted Mayotte
Le Monde
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France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with medical staff members of the intensive care unit of the Mayotte hospital center in Mamoudzou, on the French Indian Ocean department of Mayotte, on December 19, 2024. LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP France will...
Mapped: Happiness Levels Across Africa
Visual Capitalist
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April 3, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Which African Countries are the Happiest (and Least Happy?) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from...
Container ship tilts on side at Ambarli port in Istanbul
MENAFN
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December 23, 2024
(MENAFN) A container ship named AMNAH, flying the Comoros flag, tilted on its side at Ambarli port in Istanbul, Türkiye, as confirmed by the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry in a statement on Monday. The incident raised immediate concerns for...
France rushes help to Mayotte where hundreds died in Cyclone Chido
Belfast Telegraph
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December 16, 2024
Authorities in Mayotte fear hundreds and possibly thousands of people have died in Cyclone Chido, although the official death toll on Monday morning stood at 14. Rescue teams and medical personnel have been sent to the island off the east coast of...
Container ship tilts at Istanbul port in Türkiye
Xinhua News Agency
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ANKARA, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- A container ship named AMNAH and flying the Comoros flag tilted on its side at Ambarli port in Türkiye's Istanbul city, the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry said in a statement on Monday. Immediate measures were...
Regional trade bloc bets on SMEs to ward off Chinese leather imports
The Standard
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A livestock officer shows butchers how to remove skin from an animal while at the slaughter house.Skins and hides bring about Sh 128 million revenue. [FILE] Poorly equipped tanneries in countries like Kenya are among the reasons behind the slow...
Cyclone Chido kills several in French territory before heading for Africa’s east coast
CNN
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December 15, 2024
Moroni, Comoros AP — Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage on the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, leaving several people dead, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa. French Interior Minister...
State of play on road to 2026 world cup in Africa after March internationals
3News.com
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March 26, 2025
Matchday 5 and 6 of the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered thrilling drama, spectacular goals, stunning upsets, and gritty determination as the road to North America intensified. From Ghana’s five-star display to Morocco’s...
The Secrets of Successful CFOs
CFO Dive
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World News | Cyclone Chido Rips Through French Territory of Mayotte as It Barrels Toward Eastern Africa
Latestly
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December 14, 2024
Moroni (Comoros), Dec 14 (AP) The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa. Chido brought winds in excess of 220...
Officials say the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido.
Associated Press
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December 14, 2024
MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa. Chido brought winds in excess of 220 kph...
Thousands Feared Dead As Cyclone Chido Hits France's Mayotte
NDTV
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December 16, 2024
Local media images showed a mother pushing a newborn baby's crib along the flooded corridor of Mayotte's hospital. Capsized police boats lay onshore while coconut trees had crashed through the roofs of many buildings. "My thoughts are with our...
Macron hears accounts of despair after cyclone disaster
Gulf News
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“Mister President, nobody feels safe here,” said one woman to Macron during his visit to the Mamoudzou hospital centre. “People are fighting over water.” While Macron talked with hospital workers, a staff member said under her breath: “Two more...
Islands Brace for Cyclone Chido's Devastating Landfall
Newsweek
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December 13, 2024
A powerful tropical storm is heading toward Africa's east coast, prompting widespread evacuations and emergency alerts across the Indian Ocean region as authorities brace for significant damage. Cyclone Chido is expected to affect several...
Cyclone Chido rips through Mayotte as it barrels toward eastern Africa
Voice of America
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December 14, 2024
MORONI, COMOROS — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean suffered extensive damage from Tropical Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of the African continent. Chido brought winds in excess...
Olu of Warri, Olori Queen Consort Announce Inaugural Cohort of Elevate Fellows to Strengthen African Leadership
Daily Trust
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March 24, 2025
A new chapter in African leadership development has commenced with the announcement of the 2025 Elevate Africa Fellows. Spearheaded by Their Royal Majesties Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the 21st Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana face must-win clash against Chad in Accra
3News.com
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March 21, 2025
Ghana’s Black Stars face a high-stakes match when they welcome Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With crucial victories by Madagascar and Mali, Ghana are in a do-or-die situation to revive...