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Conditions for Many Migrants Expelled from Tanzania “Dire” Says IOM
GENEVA – While expulsions of undocumented migrants from Tanzania have tapered off, conditions for many Burundian, Rwandan and Ugandan migrants now stranded in border transit centres are deteriorating due to heavy rain.
Many migrants, including vulnerable women, children and the sick have little or no shelter, with children at particularly high risk of contracting diseases associated with the wet season, including upper respiratory tract infections and diarrhoea. At Sango Bay transit centre, close to the Ugandan border, two children also died of malaria last week due to lack of medicines.
At border transit centres in Burundi and Uganda, humanitarian workers say that there is now an acute need for emergency life-saving services including primary health care, ante-natal and post-natal care and vaccination for children.
Migrants arriving at the border crossings have told IOM staff that expulsions of undocumented migrants from Tanzania are now slowing down, but many migrants are still hiding in the jungle with little food or water, surviving on wild fruit and waiting for the situation to normalize.
Tanzania ordered thousands of undocumented migrants from Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda to leave the country by 12th August 2013. To date, some 36,000 Burundians, 13,000 Rwandans and 4,000 Ugandans have left, either of their accord or by being expelled. They include people born in Tanzania and people who had lived there for decades.
Burundi, which received the largest number of those expelled, is the country least prepared for the sudden influx. Reintegration is a significant challenge, particularly given that last year the country had to absorb an additional 34,000 returnees, following the closure of Tanzania’s Mtabila refugee camp.
IOM, in coordination with the Burundi Red Cross and the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender, is assisting the Burundian government to find a durable solution for some 1,150 newly arrived returnees who have no remaining links with the country
To date, IOM Burundi has assisted 6,308 expelled migrants to travel from points of entry and transit centres to the areas of origin. In addition, IOM is providing emergency shelter and protection.
IOM Burundi’s assistance to the returnees has been made possible by USD 795,000 from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and EUR 500,000 from the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO).
A further USD 50,000 from UNOCHA will allow IOM Uganda to start providing primary health care and referral services at the Sango Bay transit centre. IOM will shortly deploy a mobile clinic staffed with a nurse and a midwife.
Funding from the UN CERF will also allow IOM Rwanda to continue to provide transport, including ambulances, from the border crossing points at Rusumo and Ndego to transit centres inside Rwanda and to the migrants’ final destinations. It has already provided transport for some 10,430 returnees since September.
IOM will also now help the Rwandan government to provide emergency shelter, camp coordination, screening and registration for expelled Rwandan migrants.
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! 🎉💼
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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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