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Central emergency response fund allocates another US$10 Million for the Central African Republic
NEW YORK – The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), Valerie Amos, has allocated US$10 million to support the most critical life-saving aid operations in the Central African Republic (CAR).
This is an additional $10 million allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to CAR in a short period, bringing total funding to the current crisis to $20 million. On 9 December, three days before a system-wide Level 3 emergency (the highest level of crisis response) was declared for CAR, the ERC approved $10 million from CERF.
“CAR has plunged into chaos and deadly violence following months of political crisis and lawlessness. More than 2.6 million people are in need of assistance,” said ERC Amos. “People across the country are living in fear.”
More than 700,000 people have fled their homes and are internally displaced. With the rainy season fast approaching, aid agencies fear conditions for people in camps will deteriorate rapidly.
The CERF funds will go to the most critical relief projects. But the CERF allocation is not enough. “Needs in CAR are tremendous, and humanitarian partners are being forced to prioritize the delivery of assistance,” Ms. Amos said, urging donors to make good on $496 million pledged at the High-Level Meeting on Humanitarian Action in CAR in Brussels on 20 January.
Less than 13 per cent of the requirements in the $551.5 million CAR Strategic Response Plan have been funded. Millions of people depend on this plan for survival.
But humanitarian assistance alone cannot solve the situation in CAR, warned Ms. Amos. “Security and stability must be urgently restored, and more must be done to address the root causes of conflict and prevent escalation of violence,” she said.
In 2013, amid massive funding shortfalls, CERF allocated $17.1 million to provide assistance in CAR. It provided an additional $8 million in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and $2.4 million in Chad to assist refugees from CAR.
CERF pools donor contributions into a single fund so that money is available to start relief work immediately when needs arise. Since 2006, 125 Member States and dozens of private-sector donors and regional Governments have contributed $3.39 billion to the fund. CERF has allocated more than $3.3 billion for humanitarian agencies operating in 88 countries and territories.
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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