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Egypt Independent
4 days ago
- General
- Egypt Independent
At least 150 killed as deadly floods hit Nigerian town
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Authorities in Nigeria's northern Niger state say at least 150 people have been killed after floods triggered by heavy rainfall hit Mokwa, a vibrant market town in the largely agricultural state. Ibrahim Hussaini, a spokesperson for the state's emergency management agency, told CNN that 151 bodies, including those of 'many children' have been recovered as of 9 a.m. (4 a.m. ET) Saturday. More than 3,000 other people have been displaced, Hussaini said, adding that the death toll could rise as rescuers search for more bodies. Mokwa resident Hassan Abdullahi, 26, told CNN he lost nine members of his family, including his aged mother, as well as two nieces and nephews aged between 4 and 8 years old when floods submerged their home. 'I feel so bad. How I wish I could bring them (back) alive but no way,' he said, adding that none of their belongings was salvaged from the raging floods. 'We lost everything. Even a single cloth and shoe, we don't have. Where to sleep, we don't have. We are in serious pain.' The West African nation's disaster relief agency (NEMA) stated in an earlier announcement that the floods struck the Kpege neighborhood of Mokwa early Thursday, 'when residents were mostly asleep.' The Niger state government said the 'deadly flood disaster' ravaged two communities in the town 'after several hours of heavy downpour' leading to the 'loss of many lives' and 'buildings submerged.' It described the incident as 'saddening, heartbreaking and pathetic.' Northern Nigeria is prone to annual floods that often lead to deaths and displacement. Last year, weeks of flooding across the region caused over 200 deaths and displaced more than 386,000 people, according to data from NEMA, shared with CNN. The area was also affected in 2022 when Nigeria recorded its worst flooding in more than a decade. More than 600 people were killed across the country during that incident with more than one million people forced out of their homes.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says
Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says ABUJA - At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state, an emergency official said on Friday. The death toll is a sharp rise from Thursday's figure of 21 people, Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, said, adding that some 3,000 houses were submerged in two communities in the north-central state. Nigeria is prone to flooding during the rainy season, which began in April. In 2022, Nigeria experienced its worst wave of floods in more than a decade which killed more than 600 people, displaced around 1.4 million and destroyed 440,000 hectares of farmland. The flooding incident in Niger state occurred on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, Hussaini said, with a number of people still in the water. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
Heavy rains in Nigeria kill at least 21
Heavy rains in Nigeria kill at least 21 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - At least 21 people were killed in north central Nigeria on Thursday when their homes were destroyed by heavy rains and nearly a dozen were missing, the local emergency agency said. Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency told Reuters that 50 houses were submerged in water in two communities in the state. "Twenty-one bodies have so far been recovered in the incident, while over 10 persons were still missing as the search and rescue operation continued," Hussaini told Reuters. Nigeria is prone to flooding during the rainy season, which began in April. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
He once chased kites in Kabul. Now, he's chasing a dream in Downtown Albuquerque.
Apr. 26—Growing up, Ilham Uddin Hussaini used to chase kites with his friends in Afghanistan to escape the realities of a war he didn't really understand. Today, he's chasing a long-held dream of owning a business and providing for his family through a local restaurant that offers a taste of home. Afghan Kebab House, an eatery serving authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque, opened earlier this month. Located near the corner of Gold and Third SW, the restaurant serves everything from kebabs to mantu (an Afghan dumpling) and qabuli palow, also known as kabuli pulao (a national Afghan dish featuring rice, caramelized raisins and carrots, and lamb or beef). "I always wanted to have something of my own and to be able to comfortably go home and provide," Hussaini said. "... I'm blessed, to be honest. I love it — every part of it." Hussaini, 26, was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, where his brother served as an interpreter and translator for U.S. troops. His brother came to the U.S. and established roots in New Mexico about four years before Hussaini, his parents and seven siblings made the move in 2016. Hussaini, who was 18 when he came to the U.S., completed high school in Afghanistan but had two options after moving to the U.S.: go through high school again or earn his GED. "I chose to go through high school, even though I was 18. When I graduated, I was 20 years old," said Hussaini. "It did help me to learn English and be able to communicate." The restaurant owner went on to obtain an associate degree in business from Central New Mexico Community College in December. Shortly after, Hussaini, inspired by a lack of authentic Afghan restaurants in Albuquerque, started looking for locations to open an eatery. "We do have a couple of places here, but they're more Persian style," Hussaini said. "I wanted to build something authentic with a proper Afghani style." Hussaini found the Downtown spot at 218 Gold SW in March, "instantly fell in love with the place" and signed a lease for three years. The roughly 2,600-square-foot space seats up to 50 people, Hussaini said, through table seating, stool seating and even floor seating for those who want to enjoy their meal Afghani style: crisscross with shoes off. The space is adorned with urban decor and art reflecting Afghan culture. One wall painting features buzkashi, a traditional Central Asian sport played by Hussaini's father, who died two years ago. Hussaini and a friend, Steven Perez, painted the tribute to his father. A kite also hangs in the space — a reminder of where Hussaini came from and the friends who lost parents in the war and joined him in kite-chasing their worries away. "Those little details, it really matters. People really appreciate it, especially in my Afghan community," Hussaini said. Jewelry made by Hussaini's family and women in Afghanistan line one of the restaurant's walls. Hussaini said Afghan Kebab House sends all the proceeds from its jewelry sales to those women, many of whom are widowed or cannot leave the house or conduct business under the rule of the Taliban, which recaptured Kabul after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. Hussaini said one $40 jewelry sale can feed a family in Afghanistan for two weeks. The dream, Hussaini said, is to roll out a more expansive menu as he hires more help and to open another location. In the meantime, Hussaini is undergoing what many new business owners know as the startup grind — a grueling but rewarding process. "As a kid, I was just kind of wanting to get rich to help my family and people around me," Hussaini said. "Now, I'm understanding it's not about being super rich. If have leftovers and I see a homeless person or somebody else, I can give them food, and that's how I can feel like I'm rich, and happy."
Al Etihad
26-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE concludes participation in 2025 Spring Meetings of World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund
26 Apr 2025 22:22 WASHINGTON (ALETIHAD) The UAE has wrapped up its participation in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which took place in Washington, DC, from April 21 to Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have represented the country in the meeting, which discussed key global challenges in various areas from growth to inflation, financial sustainability, digital transformation, and climate meeting was attended by international economic leaders, including finance and development ministers, central bank governors, private sector executives, and representatives from civil society organisations. Enhancing economic resilience Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, emphasised that the UAE is committed to enhancing its international role in shaping global economic and financial policies as well as to contributing to the development of a more inclusive and sustainable global financial Hussaini stated: 'We believe that strengthening economic resilience at both regional and global levels requires broader partnerships and adaptive, multilateral cooperation. Hence, we, in the UAE, prioritise constructive dialogue with international financial institutions and are committed to developing practical, actionable solutions that support countries in addressing global challenges, particularly in the areas of sustainable economic transformation, financial governance, and investment in digital infrastructure and related policy frameworks.'He added: 'We will continue to promote innovative and inclusive financing models, redirecting resources toward high-impact sectors that drive sustainable development, such as education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. We highly appreciate the vital role played by the IMF and the World Bank Group, especially in supporting developing nations build more resilient, stable, and forward-looking economies.'For his part, Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, stated: 'The UAE's participation in the Spring Meetings reflects its firm belief in the importance of dialogue and international cooperation in economic and developmental fields to address global economic challenges. These meetings reaffirmed the importance of coordinating monetary and fiscal policies to counter inflation and market volatility."'At the Central Bank of the UAE, we pursue balanced policies that ensure monetary stability and enhance the resilience and sustainability of the national economy, in line with the UAE's ambitious economic visions," Balama the Spring Meetings, the UAE delegation also took part in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) Ministerial Meeting for finance ministers and central bank addition to addressing regional economic challenges amid global uncertainty, the ministerial meeting explored avenues for promoting inclusive growth as well as the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in supporting economic stability and advancing sustainable also focused on the impact of global financial conditions, national policy strategies, and the role of international institutions in supporting reform and development the meeting, Al Hussaini stressed the importance of strengthening constructive cooperation with the IMF, commending its role in offering guidance and support to countries with fragile and vulnerable called for expanding the resources of the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) to cover vital areas such as employment opportunities, youth empowerment, and digital transformation. He also reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting regional and international efforts to restore growth momentum and enhance economic governance, highlighting the importance of innovation and investment in human capital and infrastructure as key pillars for achieving long-term sustainable UAE delegation also took part in the second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBG), which discussed several key global economic and financial issues across three main sessions. These sessions focused on macroeconomic challenges, global financial stability, the international financial architecture, developments in the multilateral development banks roadmap, and the challenges hindering development in the importance of the G20's role in coordinating economic policies, Al Hussaini proposed three main steps to enhance global macroeconomic stability. These included addressing uncertainty, establishing a fair and transparent global trade system that ensures equal opportunities, supporting emerging market economies and developing countries to strengthen their financial resilience, and considering the social dimensions of economic policies to achieve a balance between public finance requirements and sustainable development a dedicated session on development challenges in Africa, Al Hussaini reiterated the UAE's support for G20-led initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development across the African Hussaini also participated in the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meetings, which addressed the IMF's latest assessment of the global economic outlook and financial his remarks, the minister noted that successive economic shocks continue to weaken global growth and heighten market volatility, contributing to increased uncertainty and adversely affecting the investment climate and progress toward sustainable further stressed that the rising debt levels in emerging markets and low-income countries represent an escalating risk to economic stability, particularly amid high borrowing costs and constrained access to minister noted that the UAE fully supports the IMF's role in providing tailored assistance and guidance, taking into account their unique economic and social also commended the Fund's analysis and recommendations, particularly regarding the impact of current tariffs on trade flows and their broader implications for developing countries and economies. Additionally, the UAE delegation held a number of high-level bilateral meetings to discuss economic and financial relations with Pakistan, Zimbabwe and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
