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Chelsea Triumph Over Weather Setback, Advance to Palmeiras Quarter-Final

Chelsea Triumphs in a Thrilling Contest at the Club World Cup In a match that felt more like a marathon than a football game, Chelsea bested Benfica, securing a remarkable 4-1 victory after extra time during the Club World Cup held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The air was thick with anticipation as players raced up and down the field, and fans held their breath for nearly five hours—a mixture of talent, determination, and sheer will settled this riveting contest. The game unfolded with Chelsea initially taking control,…

Stormy Weather Could Dampen Trump’s Military Celebration

As US President Donald Trump approaches his 79th birthday tomorrow, his aspiration for a grand military parade in Washington is potentially threatened by thunderstorms. Weather forecasts predict the possibility of lightning coinciding with a display that will feature nearly 6,000 troops, 50 helicopters, and 150 armored vehicles, all rolling through the capital for a crowd of enthusiastic spectators. Trump's previous encounters with tumultuous weather have been less than favorable; his inauguration celebration in January…

Three Boats Capsize in Kilifi as Kenya’s Weather Warning Unheeded

Urgent Response Following Boat Capsizes in Kenyan Waters On Saturday, May 24, the tranquil waters of Kenya’s coastal counties of Lamu and Kilifi were marred by disaster as three boats tragically capsized. This unsettling event unfolded just days after the Kenya Meteorological Department had issued a stern warning about the potential dangers posed by strong winds. It almost feels like nature, in its unpredictable glory, has a way of reminding us of our vulnerability. How often do we take our safety for granted, assuming…

Africa Faces Devastating Weather: Expect More Floods and Landslides Ahead

The recent deluge in Africa has unleashed chaos, affecting countless lives and landscapes. As nature unleashes its fury, the impacts are not just numbers; they resonate deeply within communities. In the heart of Tanganyika province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported that nearly 10,000 individuals have found their lives turned upside down due to flooding. These are not mere statistics; each number represents a family displaced, homes lost, and dreams disrupted. Imagine waking up…

Report Highlights Rising Risk of Dam Failures as a Result of Severe Weather Conditions

A recent study conducted by the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education sounds the alarm on how climate change is intensifying both the frequency and severity of extreme weather phenomena. This escalation is placing the world’s aging network of dams—more than 70,000 in total—under increased threat, particularly in regions marred by conflict where some structures lie neglected and abandoned. Take, for instance, the catastrophic failure of the Arbaat Dam in Port Sudan last August. The region experienced an unprecedented…

Somalia: How Much Longer Can Ahmed Madobe Weather the Political Turmoil?

EDITORIAL |In the intricate labyrinth of Somali politics, both national and local leaders have a hand in the nation's upheavals. A prominent figure in this landscape is Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, the President of Jubaland—a pivotal Federal Member State in southern Somalia. As the end of his tenure approaches, Madobe's absence from the political arena has not gone unnoticed, prompting widespread speculation. Official channels attribute his absence to health issues abroad, but his vanishing act has…

heavy rainfall leads to a new increase

A cholera epidemic has raged in Niger for several weeks, particularly in the regions of Maradi and Zinder, which border Nigeria, a country also affected by the disease. Niger's Minister of Public Health, if he wants to be optimistic, urges the population to mobilize. According to the authorities, 600 cases have been identified…

floods in Dakar and several other places

In Senegal, the rains in recent days have already caused damage in several districts of Dakar as well as in several places in the country. These floods are repeated every year during the rainy season, to the great despair of the population. RFI went to the Rufisque district, which was particularly affected. as reported from…

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