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Al Jazeera
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
How Sudan's war is driving Chad's humanitarian collapse
A UN official and a Sudanese refugee talk to Al Jazeera from Chad, where aid is vanishing and camps face a growing catastrophe. As Sudan's war effects spill into Chad, the country faces the world's most underfunded refugee crisis. Nearly a million Sudanese, mostly women and children, have fled, but aid is vanishing, disease is looming, and the system is on the verge of collapse. In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera , Ahmed Idris speaks to a United Nations lead official in Chad and to a Sudanese refugee activist who fled the same forces now threatening his people. As the world looks away, they warn that the cost of inaction may soon be counted in lives.
Saba Yemen
04-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Extensive preparations underway at Capital Sana'a's slaughterhouses to provide sacrificial animal slaughtering services to citizens
Sana'a - Saba: The Office of the Slaughterhouses and Meat Markets Corporation in the Capital Sana'a has intensified its efforts and preparations to prepare public slaughterhouses to receive sacrificial animals and provide the best services to citizens. The office developed an early preparedness plan and announced the readiness of slaughterhouses and their willingness to provide services to all beneficiaries. This includes the central slaughterhouse in Dar Salm and the model slaughterhouse in Nuqum, primarily for large slaughterhouses, as well as other livestock. Sub-slaughterhouses in the districts include Shu'ub, Jawlat Taiz, Dhafar, Haddah, Sana'a, al-Tahrir, Street 20, Daris, Beit al-Noum, and al-Rawdah. The preparedness plan included providing all facilities and qualified personnel to the central and sub-slaughterhouses, enabling them to perform their services efficiently and in accordance with health standards. Preventive measures were also implemented to ensure the safety of slaughtered animals and their suitability for human consumption. The Slaughterhouses Office in the Capital Sana'a has also prepared three daily work programs during Eid al-Adha for inspection and veterinary inspection teams at all the capital's main ports, the central slaughterhouse, and the slaughterhouse areas in the districts. This is part of a general plan to preserve livestock, implement approved health regulations and conditions, combat violations, and improve the environmental situation. The plan includes a mechanism for regulating the reception of all sacrificial animals from citizens, associations, and organizations, enhancing health oversight of livestock and ensuring their safety before and after slaughter, and monitoring field inspection teams to detect violations related to the slaughter of young and female livestock, as well as random slaughter in streets and neighborhoods, in coordination with the directorates, Slaughterhouses Office branches, and security agencies. In this regard, Ahmed Idris, Director of the Slaughterhouses and Meat Markets Corporation Office in the Capital Sana'a, confirmed to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that 12 slaughterhouses have been equipped to receive and slaughter Eid sacrifices according to health and safety standards. They also inspect slaughtered animals before and after slaughter, and dispose of slaughter waste in a safe and sanitary manner. He pointed out that all slaughterhouse needs, including equipment, cleaning tools, inspection, sterilization, and water, have been provided. Qualified workers and veterinarians are also on hand to inspect the sacrificial animals and ensure their safety and freedom from any infectious diseases. To preserve cleanliness and the environment, Idris called on citizens to take advantage of these slaughterhouses and refrain from slaughtering their animals in the streets and neighborhoods. This is to preserve public hygiene and prevent the spread of diseases caused by waste. He emphasized that field campaigns will be implemented to detect any violations. He also noted the need to enhance community awareness by distributing brochures and posters to citizens, informing them of the conditions for sacrificial animals, the health of sacrificial animals, the proper handling of their meat, the conditions for sacrificial animals, and the importance of slaughtering in official slaughterhouses and maintaining cleanliness. The Director of the Slaughterhouses Office addressed the inspection efforts during the first quarter of 2025, including field campaigns targeting 15,988 meat shops and centers across the Capital Secretariat's various districts. During these campaigns, 376 reports were issued for various violations, 52 violations were referred to the Public Prosecution, 38 heads of cattle and 255 poultry were confiscated and destroyed, 63 weight violations were detected, and 39 execution certificates and destruction reports were issued. He reported that Sana'a Slaughterhouses Corporation branch conducted field inspections last year to prevent the slaughter of female and young livestock. These campaigns included 2,495 shops and 857 restaurants. 560 violations were detected, 46 violations were referred to the Public Prosecution, 29 female livestock were confiscated, and 16 shops were subject to administrative closure. Idris explained that a project to rehabilitate and maintain the slaughterhouse at the central slaughterhouse in Dar Salm has been implemented, at a cost of 61 million and 263 thousand YER, funded by the Agricultural and Fisheries Projects Financing Unit in the Capital Sana'a. He also indicated that a contract was signed for the project to purchase and supply equipment and machinery for the slaughterhouse at the central slaughterhouse, at a cost of 82 million YER. He noted that a project to maintain and rehabilitate the feed factory at the central slaughterhouse in Dar Salm is currently underway, at a cost of 128 million and 690 thousand YER, funded by the Agricultural Projects Unit. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have devastated a central Nigerian state, killing at least 150 people and displacing thousands since Thursday, and rescue workers say the toll could rise. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as roads have been damaged and homes destroyed while bodies are believed to have been swept down the Niger River. Here is what to know about the floods and how prone Nigeria is to such events. Flash floods hit Mokwa, a market town located in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. It followed intense rainfall that began about 3am (02:00 GMT) on Thursday, according to the Nigerian Red Cross Society. Mokwa is a key meeting and transit point for traders from the south and food growers in the north. It is about 350km (217 miles) by road east of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Mokwa has an estimated population of 400,000 while Niger is the country's fourth largest state by size, covering more area than Belgium or Switzerland. More than 150 people have been confirmed killed while rescue teams continue to recover bodies and search for missing people. The actual death toll is likely higher as many victims are believed to have been swept down the Niger River, Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris said, reporting from Mokwa. 'The usual thing is when an official tells you 151 are dead or missing, you are likely to multiply that by two, three or four,' he said. At least 3,018 people have been displaced, 265 houses destroyed and two bridges washed away in the floods, according to Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. Of those injured, 121 were in hospital, and more than 100 people were missing, Gideon Adamu, head of the Red Cross in Niger State, told the AFP news agency on Saturday. 'We can't give up the search as long as there are families crying out,' Adamu said. Farida Auwalu, the lone survivor from a family of 16, lost seven children in the deluge. The bodies of four of Farida's children have been found and buried. 'My hope is to see the remaining bodies and give them a decent burial and have closure,' she told Al Jazeera. Experts said the frequency and severity of floods in Nigeria have increased due to climate change, unregulated construction and poor drainage infrastructure. Mokwa residents also believe the flooding was caused by 'a bigger problem upstream, maybe a dam burst, but up to now, officials are not confirming that', Idris said. Niger State has three major dams – Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro – while a fourth is under construction. Despite flood risks being identified, there has been a lack of political will to implement the solutions for them, according to Ugonna Nkwunonwo, a flood risk analyst at the University of Nigeria. 'The amount of rain you expect in a year could probably come in one or two months, and people are not prepared for that kind of rainfall,' he told Al Jazeera. Many areas in the country lack proper drainage systems, and existing ones are often clogged with waste, causing water to accumulate on the streets during heavy rains. Additionally, rapid urban development without proper planning has led to the construction of buildings in flood-prone areas, reducing the land's natural ability to absorb water. Deforestation for agriculture and development further reduces the land's capacity to soak up rainfall, increasing the flow of water over the land. Local leaders and residents are calling for state and federal authorities to intervene with long-term support and infrastructure to rebuild their communities and protect them from flooding. 'Warnings have been put out by authorities for people exposed or communities living along river banks to move to higher ground, especially when the rains start to peak, but every year, we continue to see more and more lives and property damaged because of rainfall,' Idris services – including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, the Nigerian Red Cross and local volunteers – are engaged in search and rescue operations. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered an emergency response, including the provision of aid and temporary shelter. 'Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and all relevant federal agencies have been mobilised to support the state government's efforts,' Tinubu wrote in a social media post on Saturday. However, damaged roads and bridges have complicated rescue and recovery efforts. Some flood survivors are struggling to get basic aid. 'No one brought any money or food to help the victims. As you can see, many don't have a place to sleep,' Hassan Umar told Al Jazeera in Mokwa. A key bridge that connects the northern and southwestern parts of the country collapsed, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting movement of vehicles across the region. In September, severe flooding in the northwestern city of Maiduguri in Borno State submerged two-thirds of the city, killed at least 30 people and displaced nearly half a million. More than 200 inmates also escaped from a flood-damaged prison. The disaster was triggered by weeks of intense rainfall and the collapse of the Alau dam in northeastern Nigeria. Across the country in 2024, flooding killed more than 1,200 people and displaced 1.2 million in at least 31 of 36 states, according to NEMA. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of possible flash floods in 15 of Nigeria's 36 states, including Niger, from Wednesday to Friday. In the south, low-lying states like Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta in the Niger Delta region experience frequent flooding due to their coastal locations. In the north, Kogi, Benue and Borno states are also prone to floods because they are on major rivers. The country's rainy season typically begins in April to mid-May and lasts through October while August is the wettest month. Heavy rainfall during this period causes problems every year because it destroys infrastructure and is exacerbated by inadequate drainage. Although flooding is common during Nigeria's rainy season, now is not the peak of the rains, Idris said. 'In some states, the rains have only been there for a month, and yet we're seeing this.'
Al Jazeera
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have devastated a central Nigerian state, killing at least 150 people and displacing thousands since Thursday, and rescue workers say the toll could rise. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as roads have been damaged and homes destroyed while bodies are believed to have been swept down the Niger River. Here is what to know about the floods and how prone Nigeria is to such events. Flash floods hit Mokwa, a market town located in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. It followed intense rainfall that began about 3am (02:00 GMT) on Thursday, according to the Nigerian Red Cross Society. Mokwa is a key meeting and transit point for traders from the south and food growers in the north. It is about 350km (217 miles) by road east of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Mokwa has an estimated population of 400,000 while Niger is the country's fourth largest state by size, covering more area than Belgium or than 150 people have been confirmed killed while rescue teams continue to recover bodies and search for missing people. The actual death toll is likely higher as many victims are believed to have been swept down the Niger River, Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris said, reporting from Mokwa. 'The usual thing is when an official tells you 151 are dead or missing, you are likely to multiply that by two, three or four,' he said. At least 3,018 people have been displaced, 265 houses destroyed and two bridges washed away in the floods, according to Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. Of those injured, 121 were in hospital, and more than 100 people were missing, Gideon Adamu, head of the Red Cross in Niger State, told the AFP news agency on Saturday. 'We can't give up the search as long as there are families crying out,' Adamu said. Farida Auwalu, the lone survivor from a family of 16, lost seven children in the deluge. The bodies of four of Farida's children have been found and buried. 'My hope is to see the remaining bodies and give them a decent burial and have closure,' she told Al Jazeera. Experts said the frequency and severity of floods in Nigeria have increased due to climate change, unregulated construction and poor drainage infrastructure. Mokwa residents also believe the flooding was caused by 'a bigger problem upstream, maybe a dam burst, but up to now, officials are not confirming that', Idris said. Niger State has three major dams – Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro – while a fourth is under construction. Despite flood risks being identified, there has been a lack of political will to implement the solutions for them, according to Ugonna Nkwunonwo, a flood risk analyst at the University of Nigeria. 'The amount of rain you expect in a year could probably come in one or two months, and people are not prepared for that kind of rainfall,' he told Al Jazeera. Many areas in the country lack proper drainage systems, and existing ones are often clogged with waste, causing water to accumulate on the streets during heavy rains. Additionally, rapid urban development without proper planning has led to the construction of buildings in flood-prone areas, reducing the land's natural ability to absorb water. Deforestation for agriculture and development further reduces the land's capacity to soak up rainfall, increasing the flow of water over the land. Local leaders and residents are calling for state and federal authorities to intervene with long-term support and infrastructure to rebuild their communities and protect them from flooding. 'Warnings have been put out by authorities for people exposed or communities living along river banks to move to higher ground, especially when the rains start to peak, but every year, we continue to see more and more lives and property damaged because of rainfall,' Idris said. Emergency services – including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, the Nigerian Red Cross and local volunteers – are engaged in search and rescue operations. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered an emergency response, including the provision of aid and temporary shelter. 'Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and all relevant federal agencies have been mobilised to support the state government's efforts,' Tinubu wrote in a social media post on Saturday. However, damaged roads and bridges have complicated rescue and recovery efforts. Some flood survivors are struggling to get basic aid. 'No one brought any money or food to help the victims. As you can see, many don't have a place to sleep,' Hassan Umar told Al Jazeera in Mokwa. A key bridge that connects the northern and southwestern parts of the country collapsed, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting movement of vehicles across the region. In September, severe flooding in the northwestern city of Maiduguri in Borno State submerged two-thirds of the city, killed at least 30 people and displaced nearly half a million. More than 200 inmates also escaped from a flood-damaged prison. The disaster was triggered by weeks of intense rainfall and the collapse of the Alau dam in northeastern Nigeria. Across the country in 2024, flooding killed more than 1,200 people and displaced 1.2 million in at least 31 of 36 states, according to NEMA. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of possible flash floods in 15 of Nigeria's 36 states, including Niger, from Wednesday to Friday. In the south, low-lying states like Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta in the Niger Delta region experience frequent flooding due to their coastal locations. In the north, Kogi, Benue and Borno states are also prone to floods because they are on major rivers. The country's rainy season typically begins in April to mid-May and lasts through October while August is the wettest month. Heavy rainfall during this period causes problems every year because it destroys infrastructure and is exacerbated by inadequate drainage. Although flooding is common during Nigeria's rainy season, now is not the peak of the rains, Idris said. 'In some states, the rains have only been there for a month, and yet we're seeing this.'
Al Jazeera
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Nigeria floods kill more than 150 people
NewsFeed Nigeria floods kill more than 150 people Heavy rains have triggered floods across central Nigeria, killing over 150 people and displacing thousands. Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports from the ground, where communities are trying to salvage what's left of their destroyed homes.
