Reactions, aid pour in for Morocco as earthquake’s death toll reaches 2500/in /by
"We are praying that all injured people are healthy soon. The entire world is with Morocco in this tough time and we are ready to give them all possible assistance." Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister
Earthquake in Morocco: many houses were not insured/in /by
The gap between the damage caused by the deadly earthquake in Morocco and the property actually insured risks being considerable, with many houses not being covered, reinsurer Scor ruled on Sunday.
Earthquake in Morocco: residents, foreigners donate blood for victims/in /by
Over 6,000 people united in solidarity, on Sunday, at the regional blood transfusion center of Marrakech, following the devastating earthquake in Morocco, according to local media.
Absence of foreign forces making Mali more vulnerable – Analyst/in /by
Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army camp on Friday, a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the military said
Earthquake in Morocco: France tries to hide diplomatic tensions/in /by
The head of French diplomacy sought Monday to nip in the bud the controversy over the reasons why Morocco, currently at odds with Paris, did not take up France's aid offer after the devastating earthquake occurred this weekend.
Nigerians react to election tribunal ruling/in /by
The judgement has elicited reactions among Nigerians especially youths who came out to vote for the first in last February's election.
Airstrikes kill over 40 in Khartoum’s market as fighting intensifies/in /by
Over 50 others were wounded in the attack in Khartoum’s Mayo neighbourhood, where paramilitary forces battling the military were heavily deployed, the Sudan Doctors' Union said in a statement on Sep. 10.
Free calls to Morocco after Earthquake/in /by
"Following the tragic earthquake, calls and text messages to Morocco will be free for customers of the operators @bouyguestelecom, @free, @orange and @SFR. Absolute solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones", wrote the Minister on his X (ex-Twitter) account.
At least 24 killed in Nigeria boat accident/in /by
"At this stage, 24 bodies have been recovered and 30 people rescued," he said. "More than 100 people must have been on board when the boat sank," he added. The causes of the accident were not specified.
Morocco’s earthquake survivors ask for more help from authorities/in /by
"There was no one there to recover the bodies" says 82 Hada who lost her son and daughter-in-law in the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco killing more than 2,100 people and flattened villages. Rescuers in Morocco stepped up efforts using sometimes their bare hands.