MyPostsAlgerian President Tebboune Returns After Covid-19 Treatment In Germany
Algerian ...
Benbruce
4 yrs
804
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returned Tuesday after a two-month stay in Germany, where he was treated with Covid-19, ending a long period of uncertainty in a country facing a health, political and economic crisis.
Tebboune landed 6 pm local time in Algiers and was met with several senior government officials like the Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad and Army Chief of Staff General Said Chengriha.
"It's difficult to be far from my country and even more difficult for someone who has a lot of responsibility", said the head of state.
The Prime Minister said he was "happy to see the President of the Republic back to his homeland" and was eager to continue their agenda to achieve the objectives of the new Algeria.
Tebboune sel-isolated on 24 October following a positive coronavirus case among his close staff. He later tested positive and was flown to Germany on 28 October for treatment.
Health State Of Emergency Extended Until January 10 In Morocco
Benbruce
4 yrs
1005
As part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), authorities in Morocco have extended the nation's health state of emergency (SoE) until Jan. 10, 2021; the measure was previously in effect through Dec. 10. The SoE grants the government authority to impose swift and proactive measures, such as curfews and travel restrictions.
Authorities have extended existing restrictions in the Casablanca-Setatt region, as well as in the provinces of Mediouna and Nouaceur through at least Dec. 22. The partial lockdown and 2100-0600 nightly curfew remain in effect in the Casablanca-Settat region. Only individuals with authorization are allowed to enter or leave the region while restrictions are in place. Authorities have closed stadiums and parks. Cafes and restaurants must close at 2000 daily. Public transport is allowed to operate until 2100. Similar measures were implemented in Mediouna and Nouaceur provinces.
Several other cities and provinces have implemented increased restrictions, including:
An indefinite nightly 2100-0600 curfew is in force in Al Hoceima Province due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Restaurants and cafes must close by 2100 daily. Public gatherings are limited to 10 people and public parks, playgrounds, and sports stadiums are closed.
In the city of Tetouan, a nightly 2200-0500 curfew remains in effect; parks, playgrounds, and entertainment spaces are closed. Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned and markets must close by 1700 daily. Authorities have not said how long the restrictions will remain in place.
Officials periodically reimpose restrictions in cities across Morocco due to local rises in disease activity. Restrictions may include bans on all public gatherings, closures of beaches and public spaces, such as gardens and sports centers, and business closures, among other measures.
For disease monitoring and tracking purposes, the Moroccan government has classified certain areas in the country as "Zone-1" or "Zone-2" regions based on the local level of COVID-19 activity. In Zone-1 regions, authorities have eased restrictions due to lower disease activity. Residents can leave their homes without special permits but must carry their national identity cards at all times. Certain commercial establishments, such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, beaches, and public baths, are allowed to reopen; all businesses must operate at 50-percent capacity and comply with the country's social distancing guidelines. Zone-2 areas are those where authorities have eased only some restrictions; individuals may not travel outside their municipality of residence without a special permit.
Generally, nationwide some businesses and services, including hotels, intercity transport, and restaurants, have reopened, albeit under certain operating capacity limitations. Authorities also allow gatherings of more than 20 people in most regions; however, weddings, funerals, movie theaters, and public swimming pools remain banned or closed until further notice. Domestic flights and public transport, including train and bus services, are in operation.
International passenger flights remain suspended until further notice; however, some airlines operate limited repatriation and charter flights. Emergency and cargo flights are exempt. Sea travel to Spain, Gibraltar, and France remains suspended. The border with the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, located on the northern coast of Africa, is closed until further notice.
Nevertheless, the country's borders are open to authorized business visitors, such as those persons with an invitation from a Moroccan company to travel to the country with confirmed hotel reservations. The invitation from a Moroccan company must include the traveler's full name and passport number, the purpose of the visit, and the length of stay in the country. Royal Air Maroc (AT) has announced that it will accommodate and allow foreigners who meet the government's requirements to fly with the airline.
Authorities could further ease restrictions or introduce additional preventative measures, depending on the evolution of disease activity in the coming days and weeks.
Just when the country thinks they are coming out of this mess in 2021, Boko harm has Kidnapped A United State Aid Worker and 50 Passengers along Maiduguri, Damaturu road on Saturday, December 2.
The UN aid worker was identified as Abubakar Garba idris who has been attacked by some members if Boko harm with other 50 persons traveling.
In a report by a secure source who had an interview with journalist, it was said that the Kidnapped UN worker is a senior Protection Assistant who works with the UN high Commissioner.
“The terrorists attacked vehicles carrying passengers near matari village. Alooma was held captive around 8:30 am.†The source said.
Three men were each sentenced to two years in prison — of which 23 months are suspended, by a court in Senegal on Tuesday in a high-profile case that saw three fathers facing charges of "placing the lives of others in danger," after the trio urged their sons to embark upon a risky migration trip to Europe by sea which left one of the boys pronounced dead.
The men were acquitted of the charge of abetting migrant trafficking at the insistence of their defence attorney.
Their sons were with other migrants who boarded a canoe to make the crossing from Senegal to Spain's Canary Islands, the first step in a plan to reach continental Europe.
But one of them, a boy aged about 15 nicknamed Doudou, fell ill and died after having problems eating" during the trip — as per a source close to the investigation.
Further details are unclear, as according to local media his body was tipped overboard after he died.
Violent Attack In Congo
At Least 25 People Were Killed, Friday, During A Violent Attack In The Eastern Democratic Republic Of The Congo (DRC), Becoming Th...
Benbruce
4 yrs
790
At least 25 people were killed, Friday, during a violent attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), becoming the first terrorist act in 2021 in this troubled country.
Seventeen men and two women died, “40 houses and a church [were] burned down [and] several people are missing,†Kinos Kathuho, the head of the local civil society, told AFP.
“The army was alerted but did not intervene,†Kathuho said.
The ADF, which originated in the 1990s as a Ugandan rebel group, is one of more than 100 militias that plague the eastern provinces of the DRC.
On his part, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi affirmed on Saturday that Egypt would continue its support to the DRC, in order to consolidate security and stability in the sisterly African nation.
“During a phone call with Congolese counterpart Félix Tshilombo, Sisi discussed areas of cooperation and coordination, topped by Egypt’s development efforts in Congo,†Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said.
The two sides also exchanged views on various regional and intentional issues of mutual concern, especially in light of Congo’s imminent chairmanship of the African Union in 2021.
The Israel Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, better known as Shalva, on Sunday hosted a vaccination drive for people with disabilities, along with caregivers, therapists, and medical staff.
Throughout the day, over 1,200 individuals were inoculated by Magen David Adom volunteers in vaccination booths at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem.
The drive came after over 1.2 million Israelis — accounting for about 12% of the population — received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
In a statement, Shalva said the inoculation of those with disabilities enables them to return to normal life, including to vital therapies and treatments, without fear of the ongoing pandemic and its restrictions.
In a statement, Shalva said the inoculation of those with disabilities enables them to return to normal life, including to vital therapies and treatments, without fear of the ongoing pandemic and its restrictions.
The airport of Yemen's second city Aden re-opened Sunday, days after 26 people were killed there in deadly blasts apparently targeting the country's new government.
A plane of the national carrier Yemenia from Khartoum was the first to land Sunday as services resumed after Wednesday's explosions which occurred as cabinet minister arrived from Saudi Arabia.
No side has yet claimed the attack but Yemeni government officials were quick to blame northern-based Huthi rebels.
AFP video footage on Sunday showed the airport building cleared of the broken glass and rubble the two blasts had caused.
"The airport is back up and running and things are going very smoothly," airport spokesman Adel Hamran told AFP.
Those killed Wednesday included three International Committee for the Red Cross staffers and a minister's aide. No ministers were harmed.
AFP footage on Wednesday showed what appears to be a missile strike followed by a ball of intense flames, in part of the airport which moments before had been packed with crowds.
The Huthis seized Yemen's northern capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led intervention the following year.
Tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have since been killed and millions displaced in what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian disaster.
Yemen's new government was formed under a Riyadh-sponsored power sharing agreement between ministers loyal to President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi and supporters of the secessionist Southern Transitional Council.
Both are technically fighting the Huthis, but the STC has sought to restore South Yemen's independence from the north after they were unified in 1990.
Secessionists and forces loyal to the central government have sporadically clashed in and around Aden.
The cabinet had arrived in Aden days after being sworn in by Hadi in Saudi Arabia.
On 28th December 2020 the Indonesia Government made the announcement that all foreign nationals will be banned from entering Indonesia borders – with the exception of KITAS & KITAP holders.
The new ban will be enforced from the 1st January – 14th January 2021; however, this is a preliminary date and we hope that this will not be extended further.
In recent weeks, Indonesia already banned nationals from the United Kingdom, as well as made additional steps for other foreign nationals due to the mutation of the Covid virus that has surfaced in a number of countries around the world.
Foreigners that plan to enter Indonesia up until the 31st January may still enter, albeit with strict rules such as a negative PCR test dated 2 x 24 hours prior to departure, additional PCR upon entry to Indonesia, as well as a 5-day quarantine at a place provided by the government.
After quarantine, arrivals will need to take another PCR test, if negative then the foreigner may continue their journey in Indonesia.
Indonesian nationals may still enter Indonesia and are exempt from the travel ban; but must follow strict protocols to enter the country.
We would advise anyone planning to visit Indonesia to wait until there is an update regarding the reentry dates before booking flights and making arrangements.
Paste links to your social accounts below