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Ireland to provide €2 million in emergency assistance for South Sudan
DUBLIN – Ireland will provide an additional €2 million to support life-saving work in South Sudan, where an estimated five million people are in urgent need of assistance, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore TD has announced.
Due to ongoing conflict in South Sudan, more than 1.2 million people have fled their homes.
According to Tánaiste “The grave humanitarian situation in South Sudan, which is affecting almost five million people, is truly shocking. Widespread killing of civilians and gross human rights violations are reported. Given the seriousness of the crisis and the urgent needs of innocent civilians, Ireland will provide a further €1.36 million to our NGO partners in South Sudan to provide healthcare and protection to vulnerable women and children.
“In addition, Ireland will provide €500,000 this week to support the World Food Programme’s work in South Sudan and €200,000 to assist South Sudanese refugees who have fled to Uganda. This funding of over €2 million brings our total contributions this year to approximately €5 million.”
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD said the prospect of famine is now a reality as many people have been unable to cultivate their land:
“The devastating conflict has left thousands of families destitute, with hunger and under-nutrition now widespread. The UN has warned that more than a third of South Sudan’s population, or 4 million people, will be on the brink of starvation by the end of 2014 if urgent action is not taken.
“There are a number of major humanitarian crises now demanding international attention – including Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo – to which Ireland is also responding. It is vital that the international community not lose focus on South Sudan, whose people continue to need our urgent support.”
The €2 million will support the following projects:
Almost €400,000 to Concern for their emergency response work and programme to help people recover from the impacts of the conflict in Unity State
€472,000 for Médecins Sans Frontières to provide primary and secondary heath care in Lankien, Jonglei State
€488,000 in 2014 for World vision’ s programme to provide emergency protection to children and women affected by conflict in Upper Nile State, Jonglei State and Warrap State
€500,000 this week to support the World Food Programme’s work in South Sudan, €200,000 to assist South Sudanese refugees who have fled to Uganda.
Ireland has already committed more than €2.9 million to South Sudan in 2014 in response to the current outbreak of conflict and resulting displacement, including:
Two airlifts totalling 45 tonnes of emergency supplies – including blankets, mosquito nets and kitchen utensils – valued at €400,000
€805,000 to assist South Sudanese refugees in Uganda and Ethiopia
€100,000 in funding for key NGO partners for use in emergencies
€1.5 million in funding to ensure that UN agencies and NGOs on the ground can respond to urgent humanitarian needs
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.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
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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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