Coming up on network Africa a sad holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo has four people killed after a landslide in the Eastern region of South Kuu 194 babies born on Christmas Day in South Africa marking the highest number recorded during this period Plus Egypt proposes a three-phase ceasefire plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas hello and welcome to the program compliments of the season to you I’m Lao orar will begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the Electoral commission seni continues to release partial results from the December 20th presidential election with incumbent leader Felix shetti leading by a wide
Margin over 80% of the vote the results announced so far relate to over 1.8 million voters out of a total of nearly 44 million registered in the vast country of around 100 million inhabitants well according to seni at this stage of the vote count Felix Shakti who has been in power since the
Beginning of 2019 and is running for a second 5year term has achieved a score of 81.4% however opposition candidates have been denouncing what they call the chaos and irregularities that marred the vote since the very first day some are planning a demonstration for next Wednesday While others are calling for
The elections to be cancelled outrightly well still in the DRC at least four people have died with another 20 feared missing after a river Swept Away a building in South kevu the east of the country the accident happened in the rural and Mining territory of manga where local people sheltered from heavy
Rains under a hanger serving as a make shift restaurant on the banks of the river according to the deputy mayor of kamituga Alexander gandu a major town in the Eastern South kevu Region that the torrential rains also caused considerable property damage experts say extreme weather events are happening with increased frequency and intensity
Due to climate change back in May the C territory of South kevu Province uh at least 438 bodies were found in areas hit by flooding caused by heavy rains local authorities also estimate that more than 5,000 people went missing moving to the southern part of the continent six people have died and
10 people are missing following floods that swept through lady Smith in kwazulu Natal South Africa kyn Department of corporate governance and traditional Affairs says search and rescue teams who worked on Christmas day trying to find those that are missing have resumed duties today the officials say three victims were found in a miniboss
Carrying nine passengers the six others are still missing one person was found dead in a house destroyed by water two other people were inside and have still not been located at least two other residents were also found dead in their vehicle which had been swept away by the
Floods well further heavy rain is expected in quu Natal on Tuesday in the meantime South Africa’s howk provincial Health Department says4 babies have been born between the stroke of midnight and midday in The Province on Christmas Day at the Steve bico academic academic Hospital in Shuan a special moment unfolded with the birth
Of a set of twins the first 12 hours of Christmas Day saw the birth of 103 boys and 9 W girls marking the highest number recorded during this period Health MEC nantuo Rao extended a warm welcome to the newborns and their parents as shared by Department spokesperson male MBA MC for health and
Wellness today congratulated parents of newborn babies who were delivered at Public Health Facilities across the province about 194 babies were born today between 12: midnight and 12: in the afternoon the Mec had visited one of the facilities in the morning where she presented visibly excited mothers of newly born babies with gifts and
Celebrated with them as they welcome their bundled bundles of Joy she used the opportunity to actually um ENC enourage parents of newborn babies to ensure that their babies are registered immediately after birth through the department of Home Affairs offices across all Hing uh public hospitals uh she also urged parents to ensure that
Their bundles of Joy are immunized at regular ages as set out in the road to healthc care booklet to protect them against diseases such as polio hepatitis mles and menitis emphasizing that immunization is free across all our health facilities it’s the day after Christmas better known as boxing day which
Originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth Nations boxing day is also celebrated simultaneously with the Christian festival St Stevens’s day some historical accounts say it is called boxing day because churches traditionally play money collection boxes for special offerings tied to the Feast of St Steven other historical
Accounts recall that in Asian times arms were given to those in need on boxing day employees who were required to serve their masters on Christmas day but allowed to see their families the next day received boxes containing gifts bonuses and leftover food from their Employers in Nigeria boxing day is a
Public holiday if it falls on a working day well here in Nigeria Christian faithfuls have joined their counterparts in other parts of the world to celebrate the birth of Christ with calls to live in love peace and Brotherly Love resonating our next report shows the celebrations in the southern part of the country
Where most Governors aligned with the federal government’s renewed hope agenda calling on Nigerians to look forward to better days every 25th day of December the world joins Christians in the celebration of a special day a day dedicated to the birth of the savior of the world the country despite current
Economic challenges the celebration is unhindered as many Nigerians make their way to churches and recreational centers with family and friends in the southern part of the country the celebration is palpable as many are hopeful for Better Days The economic nerve center of the nation Comes Alive as usual this Christmas as the governor joins lagosians to celebrate the birth of Christ the governor who spoke after the Christmas service at the Cathedral Church of Christ Marina asked Nigerians to remain hopeful in the face of the global
Economic crisis as the tough times will soon pass on his part the dasian bishop of Lagos anglica communion says there’s good news ahead for Nigerians Jesus is the good news for mankind we don’t want the news of War anymore in this country we don’t want the news of Crisis anymore
We don’t want the news of Insurgency anymore we don’t want the news of rapes suicide poverty flood accident epidemics and pandemics all these are bad news they will never be your portion the country has indeed gone through a lot the world has indeed gone through a lot and so my message to all
Lagosians is to remain hopeful is to know that indeed what we’re going through is not peculiar to us and better times are ahead of us meanwhile in another part of Lagos the head pastor of the Kings Way International Christian Center calls the Nigerians to work in achieving the same final goal of making
The country a better place by supporting the current administration’s policies there is still room for the miraculous in our nation and I want everyone to just understand that and let us embrace the expectation of the miraculous from God while we also keep on working doing what he has told us to
Do we can’t give up on our nation we can’t give up on the future of this nation in a state D abodu in company of his wife and other members of the state executive Council attended the church service at the St James Anglican Church in Peru in Iken local government area of
The state the governor reiterates his administration’s plan to activate Community Development policies in the years ahead with a renewed hope there’s imminent and obvious light at the end of the tunnel but whilst going through this period the Administration that you entrusted this government to and with
Will not forget you in the eastern part of the country the anra state Governor Professor chukum soludo called on Nigerians to extend real love to each other and pay no attention to frivolities this is a season to show love do something for someone this season make someone smile in whatever
Way say something nice to somebody do something nice to somebody attend to somebody’s need and leave no one behind his colleague the IMO State Governor hope usma says that 2024 will be a much greater year for the country as he restates his commitment to putting the state on the trajectory of
Development I’m confident that under [Â __Â ] will be bettered our President we have discussed I’ve looked at his programs coming from the private sector I’m very confident he will not afford any mistake and if you don’t get Nigeria right him it will be difficult to get Nigeria right I’m very
Confident that we on the right track and I urge all Nigerians to support him to deliver on his programs the message of Christmas is one of Love Peace Redemption and sacrifice virtues that the leaders and the followers should rededicate and commit themselves to and the call for Nigerians to emite these
Futures remains constant and it’s a similar sentiment in other parts of Northern Nigeria where Christian faithful attended services to Mark the day most of the messages centered around love and unity the clerics also seized the opportunity to speak about the need for Collective efforts in bringing positive change to the
Country 25th December of every year is the day Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ it is a time of spiritual reflection on the foundations of the Christian faith will keep leading us now this year is no different as Christian faithful Gather in different churches to
Celebrate and so State the bishop of the Catholic dasis most Rend mat CER is calling on Christians in Nigeria to emulate The Life of Christ by promoting peace these formed part of his Christmas message during mass Mr President you have no excuse before God before the people of Nigeria because God has
Answered your prayer neither God nor history will forgive you if you fail for This is Our Moment our date with history now all eyes are on you our prayer for a United Country are with you you have promised us A Renewed hope agenda but know that hope has one thing in our dear
Nation Nigerians have almost lost hope in the fact that a government can really and truly love them Nigerians have lost hope in the fact that our politicians will ever put our interest or find a way to deal with the cancer of corruption we had lost hope in being united given the
Seeds of division that have been sown please sir ignite Our Hope in the same light the bishop of the Anglican dasis of s State writes Reverend John Dita and joins Nigerian leaders to Shan primordial sentiment to build this country we must take this country as one
The issue of your house your fani your ja this and thatu all that no we should put that aside first US let us say we are Nigerians let us focus on building our country Nigeria let us all arise and contribute our qu to make Nigeria great fellow Tans meanwhile in taba State
Governor auu cfus during a live broadcast asked residents to approach the Christmas season with hope Collective efforts and resilience and despite security challenges beving the state when he got to church he cautioned his critics insisting his many trips are to attract good to the state this state
Is very rich we are rich in Human Resources different kinds of people different religions coming together if you work together you can imagine what we can bring to this country but if you sit down here in the state sit down nothing will come you aside church services the show of love
To the less privileged also forms a major part of the Christmas celebration in ad the Catholic bishop of Yola dois reaches out to inmates these Act of Love demonstrates the love of God showed when he sent his only son Jesus Christ for the Salvation of humanity we are here in this Correctional Center
In order to present some items so that they will also be they will feel happy and celebrate Christmas with joy in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit amen there are other forms of celebrations to Mark today in other parts of the northern Nigeria with
A consensus that when there is life there is hope of a better tomorrow welcome back to the program ner has suspended all cooperation with the international organization of francophone Nations as it progressively serves ties with former Colonial ruler France according to the Nigerian military leaders the 88 member barding
Has always been used by France as an instrument to defend French interests the military seized power in ner in a coup in July which was strongly condemned by France and other Western allies it soon kicked out French troops groups which had been helping to fight a decade old armed rebellion in the West
African country well the organization had already suspended most cooperation with ner last week because of the coup but said it will maintain those programs that uh directly benefit civilian population and those contributing to the restoration of democracy or the military government says it has not yet decided
How long it will hold on to power but that the length of transition would be determined after and inclusive National dialogue Egypt a three phase plan to end the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas but it is unclear how the Waring parties will receive it according to sources Egypt’s three-phase deal would secure
The release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in the first phase of the plan Israel would be expected to pause its military operations for Hamas to release hostages the second phase includes an agreement of the exchange of bodies of Hamas militants held by Israel for the
Bodies of Israeli hostages held by Hamas while the third phase is expected to include an all forall deal meaning Israel would return 6,000 Palestinian prisoners in its jails for the remaining Israeli hostages including soldiers in Hamas captivity well joining us now for more on this is Edward Yan the V correspondent in KIRO
Hello Edward what more can you tell us about the proposal from Egypt well Leo I’m not sure that really anyone was expecting this plan to be accepted outright uh but at least it serves as a reference point when both parties start getting ready to negotiate uh or come to
The table um at this point I don’t think either side is ready and perhaps they never will be but one of the one of the points of the plan is that it it could be premised that the uh parties would lose power uh that Hamas could suddenly
Become very unpopular and lose power and that the people could step up and say we don’t want you anymore and that the same thing could happen in Israel now I I don’t know that that’s going to happen on either side uh but I’ve seen a lot of misinformation uh in the media
Especially about Hamas to the effect that they’re more popular than ever I really doubt that um it it’s very unlikely and most of the media leevers inside Gaza are controlled by Hamas so uh you know it’s difficult to rely on some of the information you hear uh and
At the same time we know that a lot of Western parties would like to get rid of uh prime minister Netanyahu in Israel and I’m not sure that he’s as popular as the media often portrays him to be so I don’t know that that’s going to happen either uh but Egyptian diplomacy has
Been trying to arrange U elections and some sort of participation by all the Palestinian factions for at least the last 10 years and they haven’t been able to do it so I don’t know that they’re going to be able to square the circle this time around either uh Edward Egypt has been really
Strategic you know in this War uh what should should the waren factions you know accept these proposals do you think this could uh end the war and see uh the goal of this proposal achieved well ultimately they would really need to have elections in order to have some sort of a settlement but
That that is based on the assumption that the parties want a settlement I’m not sure Israel wants to see a full-blown settlement um because it might not be in the interest of the Israeli government or at least uh the Israeli government in power right now and I’m not sure that Hamas would like
To see a settlement because it would ultimately mean they lose power uh other than the fact that the media keeps saying they’re very popular I don’t think they are um and They seized power in 2007 so um the Muslim brother Hood the Hamas is the Muslim Brotherhood and
We’ve seen them operate here in Egypt and uh they’re really not as popular as everyone says they are and the media likes to say they are popular but they’re not all right Edward just uh finally what are you hearing from you know Egyptians analysts and political pundits
You know on this deal proposed by the government well I think a lot of people would like to see an agreement but I don’t think anyone really thinks there’s going to be one um that’s what the most of the uh people that I’m hearing were saying and uh really deep down in their
Hearts they know there needs to be a settlement but the conditions are yet not yet ripe will they be at some point in the future maybe they will maybe that’s the point of this proposal that uh they’re hoping the conditions will be ripe at some point in the near future in
Order to bring about these things but at this point no one seems to think think the conditions are right all right then we’ll just have to wait and see well thank you so much Edward Y and other real correspondent in CYO my pleasure Lio the sport roller hockey is gradually
Gaining attention in Ben Republic thanks to a former French Pro Player kukam katang is firing up young people’s interest in the roller skating game in coutu’s AA Center kakum kamam Chung A 42-year-old hockey instructor has ignited a favor for Rolla hockey amongst the city’s youth K Chung has
Introduced roller hockey to Ben Sports landscape a recent Edition that has rapidly gained popularity in just a year his initiatives have fostered a vibrant club with nearly a 100 enthusiastic players Paving the way for an eagerly anticipated and competitive Championship on the horizon it has been approximately a year
Since we started the hockey activity so it’s very recent in Ben after all but in a record time today we have a club with around a 100 players and other clubs coming up other school teams arriving in 2024 so ultimately we will have a very competitive championship in maybe six to8
Months for the young kids engaging in the sport there’s an introductory training for those who perhaps do not know how to skate when I first came they took me to Mr Cam’s office and they asked me if I knew how to skate I said no I wouldn’t have even come but
Suddenly the day they gave me the skate I started skating falling and falling and then two weeks later and mastered it acknowledging the demanding nature of his Pursuits cam Chong says his life is a whirlwind of passion and commitment in the my life is incredibly busy and hectic yet it’s also abundantly
Passionate I consider myself fortunate to be engaged in a job that I love and to have the opportunity to implement LGH held ideas especially focusing on the development of sports and social activities it’s a passionate but quite tiring job kamam Chung’s impact transcended Ben’s borders European coaches captivated by social media glimpses
Flucked to witness the bining talent firsthand impressed by the displayed skills several young players earned opportunities for mentorship abroad potentially opening doors to European leagues and that’s it on the program thank you so much for watching I’m Lao or day a
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