Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly earthquake in Morocco, after some complained that the authorities were slow to act. Maria Boujdig lives in Agadir but is originally from Tafeghaghte, one of the villages hardest hit in mountainous Al-Haouz province, the epicentre of Friday's quake. The quake killed at least 2,122 people, injured more than 2,400 others, and flattened entire villages. "I got calls from families saying they had nothing to eat," Boujdig told AFP. Official aid had reached the village of Tikht, near Adassil around 30 kilometres southwest of Tafeghaghte, where Moroccan authorities erected bright yellow tents for quake survivors.

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The Government of the Republic of Indonesia will host the 2023 World Hydropower Congress alongside its electricity utility PLN and the International Hydropower Association in Bali in October of this year. We are therefore delighted to bring the world together at this year’s Congress.”The World Hydropower Congress is the flagship event for decision-makers within and outside the hydropower industry to address how sustainable hydropower can help ensure energy security and reach global net-zero emissions. The Congress is organised every other year by the International Hydropower Association, the global voice for sustainable hydropower. The Government of Indonesia’s hosting of the World Hydropower Congress follows their successful G20 Presidency in 2022. ESI Africa is proud to be a Media Partner at the World Hydropower Congress 2023

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We aimed to report the MDD attributable prevalence, incidence and years lived with disability (YLDs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region from 1990 to 2019 by age, sex and socio-demographic index (SDI). In 2019, MDD had an age-standardised point prevalence of 3322.1 and an incidence rate of 4921.7 per 100,000 population in MENA. However, there were no substantial changes in the MDD burden over the period 1990-2019. In 2019, the YLD rate in MENA was higher than the global rate for almost all age groups. Furthermore, there was a broadly negative association between the YLD rate and SDI.

Post by ANI on Monday, September 11, 2023In response to reports of widespread devastation, rescuers in Morocco have intensified their search for survivors of Friday's deadly earthquake that claimed more than 2000 lives, reported Al Jazeera. According to official numbers revised late on Sunday, the largest earthquake to ever hit the country of North Africa resulted in at least 2,122 fatalities and more than 2,400 injuries, many of them critically, prompting the first foreign rescuers to fly in to assist. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake destroyed entire communities in the Atlas Mountains' slopes 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, a popular tourist destination, Al Jazeera reported.

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Careers Kenya's place in TikTok golden triangle projectFortune Mgwili-Sibanda, the director of TikTok Africa during the interview on September 1, 2023, at Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi. PHOTO | BILLY OGADA | NMGBy SINDA MATIKOMore by this AuthorFortune Mgwili-Sibanda is technically the TikTok Africa boss, but for protocol reasons, his designation reads Director Public Policy and Government Relations for TikTok Africa. In the continent, we are specifically focusing on South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. A good example is Dennis Ombachi (the roaming chef), who won the TikTok Africa Creator’s Award last November and knows what business partnerships he is tying from that exposure from TikTok. Is the TikTok bosses’ visit tied to Kenya’s push for content moderation?

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The catastrophe deals a stunning blow to the country of 37 million that views itself an island of stability in North Africa and which has been a bright spot for investors wary of the region’s other economies. “The strength of the tremor was too terrifying to stay indoors,” said Aamran, an assistant manager at a car-rental firm. Read more: Morocco Returns to Bond Market as Newly-Junk Credit on the MendIn Morocco’s favor is a string of allies. Morocco’s hosting of the events, the first on the African continent in half a century, was expected to bring thousands of high-spending visitors to Marrakech. There’s been no word on whether the quake will affect plans, although much of greater Marrakech has emerged unscathed.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chair of the African Union & Pdt. of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, President of France Emmanuel Macron, World Bank Chief Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and Head of European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen have expressed “full solidarity with the Moroccan authorities and people” following the deadly powerful quake that hit the North African Kingdom on September 9. In their joint solidarity statement issued Sunday on the sidelines of G20 Summit held in India, they said “we offer our condolences to the families of the victims” and “express our willingness to support Morocco in the best possible way.”“We have been and continue to be committed partners of Morocco, supporting the authorities’ as they have built an inclusive and resilient economy with strong institutions,” said the joint statement. “With all our international partners, we stand by Morocco to provide all the necessary support for any urgent short term financial needs and for the reconstruction efforts,” added the statement. “We will mobilize our technical and financial tools and assistance in a coordinated way to help the people of Morocco overcome this terrible tragedy,” underlined the statement.

Morocco accepts aid from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the UAE as globe shows support and solidarity to quake victims. According to Moroccan public television, “more than 18,000 families have been affected” by the quake in Al-Haouz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose country in 2020 established ties with Morocco, offered to send search-and-rescue teams, declaring that “Israel stands by Morocco in its difficult time”. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has released more than $1m from its emergency disaster fund to support the Moroccan Red Crescent’s work on the ground. The quake was the deadliest in Morocco since 1960 when an earthquake destroyed Agadir, killing more than 12,000 people.

Enis Bardhi smashed in a free-kick for the hosts with nine minutes remaining in the Group C clash in Skopje on Luciano Spalletti's debut as Azzurri coach. Italy, who scored through Ciro Immobile, sit third in the group on four points following the third match of their qualifying campaign. They are nine points behind leaders England who have played two more games and were held to a 1-1 draw by second-placed Ukraine earlier on Saturday. North Macedonia sit fourth and level on points with Italy after a rugged performance from a team which came into Saturday's fixture deep in crisis. However instead of building on that strong start to the half Italy lost their way.

Soon crews were listening for desperate sounds of life within the ruins of Moulay Brahim. A village of fewer than 3,000 people, Moulay Brahim attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning vistas and proximity to Marrakech. But after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 2,000 across Morocco, the scene in the village is bleak. A minaret looming above Moulay Brahim was severely damaged and appeared at risk of toppling if nudged by another tremor. Hours after the tragedy, with sunlight exposing the extent of the damage, a procession of hundreds accompanied more than a dozen blanket-covered bodies to the town square.