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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Flood Victims

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Namibia

Relocation of Otjomuise Flood Victims Begins Amid Resident Concerns

  Relocation efforts are underway to move flood victims from Otjomuise to Goreangab, but some residents are resisting due to poor services and long distances to schools and workplaces. The city has set up ten tents, with eight designated for displaced families. The Windhoek City Council has highlighted its ongoing work to address risks in flood-prone areas. Former Mayor Sade S. Gawa-!nas noted that community meetings and awareness campaigns have […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025 4

Namibia

Venaani Calls for Urgent Support for Windhoek Flood Victims

Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has urged the Office of the Prime Minister to assist flood victims in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Saturday’s heavy rains damaged shacks, leaving many residents without shelter. The hardest-hit areas include the Otjomuise MG Division near the riverbank and the area behind the Otjomuise Police Station, according to the City of Windhoek. Residents of the Samora Machel constituency have expressed fears of losing everything if […]

todayJanuary 6, 2025 15

Africa

EU to Recall Ambassador from Niger

  The European Union announced it will recall its ambassador from Niger after the country's ruling military criticized the management of a humanitarian aid fund. Reuters has it that the Niger junta accused the EU ambassador of mismanaging a 1.3 million euro fund intended for flood victims, distributing it among several international NGOs without transparency or collaboration with local authorities.

todayNovember 25, 2024 9

Environment

UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

todayMay 14, 2024 38