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General News of Friday, March 22, 2019
Source: starrfm.com.gh
2019-03-22
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo sent messages of condolence to the people of Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique in the wake of the tropical cyclone Idai.
The President said in three personalized letters, dated Wednesday, March 20, 2019, addressed to President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, President Emerson Mnangagwa and President Peter Mutharika of Malawi.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I extend my sincere condolences to your Excellency and the brotherly people of Mozambique for this tragedy," said President Akufo-Addo.
"You can rest badured of the solidarity of the Ghanaian people and their government in these difficult times. We are ready to help, to the extent of our modest means, to restore a sense of normalcy in the daily lives of the affected communities. "
Effects of Cyclone Idai
In Zimbabwe, at least 98 people have died and 217 people are missing in the east and south of the country, the government said.
In Malawi, the UN announced that more than 80,000 people have been displaced by the cyclone.
Large areas of Mozambique have been swallowed up by cyclones in low-lying coastal areas, while heavy rains have caused landslides and floods in Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, former President John Mahama tweeted Thursday night calling on Nana Addo to mobilize his counterparts to help the three countries.
It has been almost a week since Cyclone Idai crashed in southern Africa. Looking at the evolution of the humanitarian crisis after the pbadage of this Category 2 cyclone, it shows that our continent is absolutely unprepared for the extremes badociated with climate change.
– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 21, 2019
Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi all declared emergencies and appealed for humanitarian aid. African countries must quickly take the lead in mobilizing a humanitarian response for our brothers and sisters. pic.twitter.com/TczUE3OlCj
– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 21, 2019
With nearly 1,000 confirmed dead, shaved buildings and survivors struggling to find hard surfaces, I ask our continental organization, the AU, to carry out an emergency response to help save lives affected people in our brother countries. pic.twitter.com/LinhKJGhBy
– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 21, 2019
In the past, Ghana has shown leadership and led emergency efforts, such as during the Ebola outbreak. It will be a great sense of pride if the President @NAkufoAddo rallies his colleagues to mobilize a support package led by Africa to alleviate the poignant stories we begin to see. pic.twitter.com/NAv1zRQk4t
– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 21, 2019
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