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Third UN wheat vessel leaves Ukraine for Ethiopia

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A third United Nations aid vessel chartered by the World Food Program (WFP), has left Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Black Sea Port carrying over 30,000 tonnes of wheat on board, and heading for Ethiopia.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure, said on Saturday that it had an existing partnership with the WFP to ship more than hundreds of thousands tonnes of wheat to the famine stricken Horn of Africa nations and other countries undergoing food crisis.

“The vessel is headed for Ethiopia. According to UN estimates, Ethiopia is on the verge of a food crisis,” the ministry said in a statement.

“We plan to export another 190,000 tonnes, which are currently being purchased by UN partners,” the ministry said.

The ministry added that apart from the vessel, IKARIA ANGEL, another nine vessels have left Ukrainian ports on Saturday for various destinations including Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti.

Ukraine, the world’s largest producer of grain, has seen its wheat exports witnessing a slumped since the country was invaded by Russia in Februay which has led to a full scale war.

The war also affected the Black Sea ports which is a key route for shipments as the ports were closed off, driving up global food prices and prompting fears of shortages in Africa and the Middle East.

But the intervention of the UN saw three Black Sea ports unblocked in July under a deal between Moscow and Kyiv, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey so vessels can take food aid to starving nations.

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Zambia: President Hichilema urges traditional leaders to invoke rainmaking powers amid drought

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Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has called on traditional leaders to call upon their rainmaking powers by praying for rain as the nation continues to face the menace of drought.

Hichilema, who made the plea while speaking during the Shikaumpa traditional ceremony of the Ila people in Namwala on Sunday, expressed hope for divine intervention and sufficient rains.

“We pray that this year, God will give us rains, sufficient rains, so we can grow more food, so we can take care of the things, the assets that we keep,” the President stated.

He noted that he was informed of certain chiefs known for their rainmaking abilities, including Senior Chief Mwamba of Northern Province, Chief Sailunga of North-Western Province and Mwami Monze from the Southern Province and urged them to use their powers to invoke rain, adding that the chiefs should continue their prayers for rain, believing that “God will hear our cry.”

The President also encouraged not only the chiefs but also the churches and the entire nation to join in prayers for rain.

“All of us, the churches, everybody, we must pray for rains so that we can take care of God’s people properly,” he said.

The head of state further urged farmers to intensify efforts at planting crops and maximizing their harvest for national food security once the rain comes.

The drought in Zambia in recent
seasons have left 84 districts severely impacted, leading to food shortages and a worsening electricity deficit due to low water levels.

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Tiinubu committed to easing hardship Nigerians are going through— Info Min, Idris

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Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has, once again, reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s dedication and commitment to easing the economic hardship of Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidies and other policies of the government.

Idris, who gave the assurance during a live radio programme on the Hausa service of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) titled, “Hannu Da Yawa,” said fuel subsidies primarily benefited a select few wealthy Nigerians to the detriment of the ordinary Nigerian masses.

The minister, however, emphasized that the Tinubu-led administration was working towards economic stability, even as the president had urged ministers to cut expenses by limiting official vehicles and personnel on assignments.

“President Tinubu is pointing out the need to change from the old ways of doing things in Nigeria,” Idris said.

He noted that the cost-saving measures, though seemingly small, are expected to make a significant impact.

He also stated that the recent renaming of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security reflects Tinubu’s commitment to addressing agricultural issues from multiple angles, particularly to improve food security.

On security, Idris said Tinubu’s administration has continued to acquire resources for security agencies and support personnel welfare, while consultations on establishing state police are ongoing.

Idris also urged Nigerians to responsibly use social media to portray the country positively, emphasizing collective responsibility in shaping Nigeria’s image.

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