By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Tibet, China, has killed at least 16 people and injured dozens, while hundreds of houses collapsed. Chinese state media reported the toll after the tremor hit the remote region.
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday evening, prompting residents to evacuate and emergency services to mobilise. Surveillance cameras filmed people leaving buildings, Africanews reports, while casualties had been reported in coverage already published by the outlet.
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A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet, China, on Thursday evening, causing casualties and collapsing houses. Electricity and telecommunications were disrupted in Baqen county, while local authorities began checks and coordinated rescue efforts, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
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States in south-east Nigeria are strengthening surveillance against Ebola after a case was detected in Abuja, with no confirmed cases in the region. Abia is preparing isolation centres and seeking funds to buy protective equipment, while Enugu and Anambra are stepping up screening, Vanguard reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people and injured 34, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. The attack involved 21 missiles and 210 drones, according to Ukrainian authorities, after Vladimir Putin said he was ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States after 10 November, Egypt Independent reports.
🌍 World · Source: Egypt Independent ·
Putin favours a peace deal over a short truceVladimir Putin says Russia is willing to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States to reach a definitive peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire. The discussions would address security guarantees for both countries, according to remarks reported by 7sur7.
UNICEF and Borno launch nutrition challenge for young people in NigeriaUNICEF and the Borno State Government are launching a competition for young people to design affordable meals from local foods, suited to pregnant women and young children. Proposals will be presented to a panel of professionals, notably aiming to prevent acute malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, according to UNICEF.The week in Africa
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