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Central African Republic: Medical staff must be allowed to do their work
GENEVA – Since clashes erupted in Bangui on 5 December, the population has been seized with fear. The ICRC is calling for the work of medical and humanitarian personnel to be facilitated to enable them to meet the most urgent needs.
“One of our main concerns is to ensure that the injured and the sick are able to obtain care. Most health-care facilities in Bangui are closed,” said Bonaventure Bazirutwabo, the ICRC’s health coordinator in the city. “In addition, because some medical staff do not feel secure enough to go to work, there is a real risk that the sick could be left to fend for themselves at the very time the crisis is unfolding.”
For the capital’s inhabitants, especially those who have taken refuge at designated sites, it has become very difficult to obtain health care. The community hospital is the only functioning care facility. “We are calling on the authorities and on all armed men to spare the wounded and medical staff and facilities,” said Arnaud de Baecque, deputy head of the ICRC delegation in the Central African Republic. Since the start of the crisis, the ICRC and the Central African Red Cross have taken six pregnant women and 51 injured people to Bangui’s community hospital.
“There is still considerable tension and fear in the capital,” said Mr de Baecque. “Thousands of people taking refuge in places of worship or with host families are living in harsh conditions. They have no idea what tomorrow will bring.”
Since 7 December, the ICRC has provided maize, beans, cooking oil, salt, rice and kitchen utensils for 35,000 displaced people in the city, including 12,000 at the Don Bosco centre and 9,000 at the Boy-Rabe monastery. In addition, it has installed tap stands to distribute water and built latrines at the monastery and for 40,000 people at the airport displacement site.
The ICRC, which has 40 expatriate and 200 local staff in the country, is continuing its dialogue with the authorities and with all forces on the ground in Bangui. It is insisting that civilians be spared and that Red Cross personnel and medical staff be allowed to carry out their work unimpeded.
Most of the ICRC’s humanitarian activities in the country have been taking place in close cooperation with the Central African Red Cross, which had more than 200 volunteers in the field at the peak of the crisis.
Since 5 December, the ICRC has also:
● delivered food to detainees and guards – 50 people in all – in a detention centre in Bangui;
● provided logistical and financial support enabling the Central African Red Cross to bury 263 bodies;
● assessed the needs of 78,000 people at five sites in Bangui.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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