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Tunisians hold special prayers for rain following drought

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1 year ago

October 31, 2022

Tunisians have performed what they refer to as “special prayers” for rain following persistent drought which has affected most parts of the country, especially the agricultural sector which has equally impacted on food production.

According to media reports, the special prayers were performed in Mosques across the country on Sunday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said in a statement on Monday.

“Due to the lack of beneficial rain, the special prayer were held in all Mosques in the country on the morning of 30 October,” the Ministry said.

“Agriculture is being affected badly by the lack of rain. Last week, the Ministry of Agriculture reported that reservoirs were just 31 per cent full, a worrying level,” it said.

The Ministry statement also called on “all worshippers to ask the Almighty for His mercy and to provide beneficial rain to save Tunisia from the drought.”

The Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology, had in September, said the country would experience its worst drought hottest period since 1950.

The agency had added that most regions in the country will witness a varying decrease in rainfall rate of up to 30 per cent.

The Institute attributed the situation to the “continued high pressure over large parts of North Africa which prevents cold air masses from moving in and bringing rain with them.”

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda

Published

7 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

“As a representative of the deaf community, I believe digital rights should be inclusive. Everyone, including persons with disabilities, should enjoy these rights through various devices to express themselves and participate in national discourse,” he asserted.

He also called for the recognition of sign language as the eighth national language, aligning with United Nations conventions that mandate sign language interpreters at all events to promote inclusivity.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda (video)

Published

8 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.