Zimbabwe floods kill 246, render thousands homeless

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:39:00 +0100punchng (en)

Zimbabwe has appealed for $100m (£82m) to help those hit by floods that have killed 246 people since December. Officials say floods, which follow a crippling drought, have swept through villages, destroying roads, crops and livestock in the south of the country. The air force has transported some marooned villagers to safety.

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:18:00 +0100oeildafrique (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d’Etat. Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Zimbabwe: plus de 200 morts dans des inondations

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:07:00 +0100bbc-french-africa (fr)

Copyright de l’image AFP Image caption En l'espace de quelques mois, les Zimbabwéens ont connu à la fois la sécheresse et les inondations. Plus de 200 personnes sont mortes dans les inondations qui secouent le Zimbabwe . Depuis décembre 2016, de fortes pluies se sont abattues sur l'est et le sud du pays.

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:11:00 +0100slateafrique (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d'Etat. "Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Après la sécheresse, le Zimbabwe dévasté par les inondations

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:47:00 +0100OuestFrance (fr)

Le Zimbabwe a lancé un appel à l'aide international après des inondations qui ont fait au moins 246 morts et déplacé des milliers de personnes dans un pays qui a subi des pluies torrentielles. | Infographie Ouest-France Après la sécheresse provoquée par le phénomène El Niño, détruisant les récoltes....

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:42:00 +0100journalducameroun (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d’Etat. Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

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Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:41:00 +0100icilome (fr)

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Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:41:00 +0100icilome (fr)

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Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:40:00 +0100timescolonist (en)

A woman and her baby walk past a tent in Tsholotsho after she was rescued following floods in this Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 photo made available by UNICEF Zimbabwe . Zimbabwe says floods have killed 246 people and left 2,000 homeless since December. The Southern African country has appealed to....

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:37:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d'Etat. "Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:35:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they're dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100....

Nearly 250 people have died from flooding in Zimbabwe, months after severe drought

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:30:00 +0100globalnews (en)

A woman and her baby walk past a tent in Tsholotsho after she was rescued following floods in this Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 photo made available by UNICEF Zimbabwe . Zimbabwe says floods have killed 246 people and left 2,000 homeless since December. The Southern African country has appealed to....

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:27:00 +0100maliactu (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d’Etat. Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:14:00 +0100barrie (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe -- For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they're dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:13:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they're dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million to help those affected by the....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:11:00 +0100newsok (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they're dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:02:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they’re dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million to....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:02:00 +0100wwlp (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they’re dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:54:00 +0100princegeorgecitizen (en)

A woman and her baby walk past a tent in Tsholotsho after she was rescued following floods in this Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 photo made available by UNICEF Zimbabwe . Zimbabwe says floods have killed 246 people and left 2,000 homeless since December. The Southern African country has appealed to....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:51:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they're dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million to help those....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:48:00 +0100therepublic (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they’re dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million to....

Zimbabwe says nearly 250 killed in flooding since December

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:45:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

HARARE, Zimbabwe — For months, they pleaded for rain. Now they’re dying from the downpour. Floods in Zimbabwe have killed nearly 250 people since December in regions that were recently suffering from drought. This southern African country this week appealed to international donors for $100 million....

Zimbabwe hit by deadly floods after drought

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:57:00 +0100bbc (en)

Image copyright AFP Image caption Zimbabwe ans have experienced both drought and flooding in the space of a few months. Zimbabwe has appealed for $100m (£82m) to help those hit by floods that have killed 246 people since December. Officials say floods, which follow a crippling drought, have swept....

Après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts au Zimbabwe

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:56:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d’Etat. Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Après la sécheresse, des inondations font 246 morts au Zimbabwe

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:31:00 +0100skynet (fr)

Au moins 246 personnes ont été tuées et 128 blessées lors des inondations qui frappent depuis décembre le Zimbabwe , un pays déjà durement touché par la sécheresse, a rapporté vendredi le quotidien d'Etat. "Il y a pas assez de tentes, de nourriture et de médicaments pour les personnes touchées.

Zimbabwe: 246 morts dans des inondations

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:47:00 +0100arcinfo (fr)

Le Zimbabwe a lancé un appel à l'aide international après des inondations qui ont fait au moins 246 morts et déplacé des milliers de personnes. Le pays a subi des pluies torrentielles alors qu'il émerge à peine d'une terrible sécheresse. La sécheresse provoquée par le phénomène El Niño a été....

Severe drought, heavy rainfall hampers life in east, southern Africa

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 09:03:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

NAIROBI, March 3 (Xinhua) -- A prolonged drought across the East African region and heavy flooding in some southern African countries are compounding the effects of conflicts to make people's lives difficult. Against the global trend of good harvests, Africa, especially its eastern part, faces the....

Zimbabwe: après la sécheresse, les inondations

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:44:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Par Le Figaro.fr avec Reuters; Mis à jour le 03/03/2017 à 08:25; Publié le 03/03/2017 à 08:21. Le Zimbabwe a lancé un appel à l'aide international après des inondations qui ont fait au moins 246 morts et déplacé des milliers de personnes. Le pays a subi des pluies torrentielles alors qu'il émerge à peine d'une terrible sécheresse.

09h18 Après la sécheresse, le Zimbabwe dévasté par les inondations (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:25:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Le Zimbabwe a lancé un appel à l'aide international après des inondations qui ont fait au moins 246 morts et déplacé des milliers de personnes dans un pays qui a subi des pluies torrentielles alors qu'il émerge à peine d'une terrible sécheresse. La sécheresse provoquée par le phénomène El Niño a été....

La faim persiste dans les zones de conflits chroniques malgré de bonnes récoltes mondiales, selon la FAO

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:58:00 +0100un-org-newscentre (fr)

2 mars 2017 #150 Si les réserves mondiales de nourriture sont abondantes, l'accès à la nourriture est fortement restreint dans les zones touchées par les conflits civils, tandis que la sécheresse aggrave l'insécurité alimentaire dans de nombreuses régions d'Afrique de l'est, a indiqué....

World: Perspectives de récolte et situation alimentaire - No.1, mars 2017

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:36:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

La faim persiste dans les zones de conflits chroniques malgré de bonnes récoltes mondiales. Les urgences liées à la sécurité alimentaire sont appelées à augmenter. 2 mars 2017, Rome - Selon le dernier rapport de la FAO Perspectives de récoltes et situation alimentaire, si les réserves mondiales de....

La faim persiste dans les zones de conflits chroniques malgré de bonnes récoltes mondiales

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:42:00 +0100fao-fr (fr)

2 mars 2017, Rome - Selon le dernier rapport de la FAO Perspectives de récoltes et situation alimentaire , si les réserves mondiales de nourriture sont abondantes, l'accès à la nourriture est fortement restreint dans les zones touchées par les conflits civils, tandis que la sécheresse aggrave....

World: Price Watch January 2017 Prices, February 28, 2017

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:39:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

KEY MESSAGES In West Africa, regional staple food production during the 2016/17 marketing year was well above-average. Current market anomalies are concentrated in the eastern marketing basin, including conflict-related market disruptions in the Lake Chad basin, localized above-average grain....

Mozambique: Southern Africa Weekly Update (20th - 27th February 2017)

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:04:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Regional Overview. Fall Armyworm. An outbreak of fall armyworm, a new pest in the region, has been reported in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe , Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland. Regionally, around 330,000 ha of staple crops (especially maize) have been affected. The remaining SADC mainland countries remain at high risk.

Southern Africa Weekly Update, 20 - 27 February 2017

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:48:00 +0100humanitarianresponse (en)

Regional Overview. Fall Armyworm An outbreak of fall armyworm, a new pest in the region, has been reported in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe , Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland. Regionally, around 330,000 ha of staple crops (especially maize) have been affected. The remaining SADC mainland countries remain at high risk.

Recent heavy rainfalls has caused 117 deaths across Zimbabwe

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:53:00 +0100coastweek (en)

HARARE Zimbabwe (Xinhua) -- At least 117 people have died due to heavy rains that have been received in Zimbabwe in recent months while 106 others have been injured by lightning, the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said Monday. More than 1,930 houses and rural huts were also damaged countrywide, leaving 635 families homeless.

Heavy rains cause 117 deaths in Zimbabwe

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:38:00 +0100business-standard (en)

At least 117 people have died due to heavy rains that have been received in Zimbabwe in recent months while 106 others have been injured by lightning, the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has said. More than 1,930 houses and rural huts were also damaged countrywide, leaving 635 families homeless, Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.

Heavy rains cause 117 deaths in Zimbabwe

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:02:00 +0100sinacom (en)

HARARE， Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least 117 people have died due to heavy rains that have been received in Zimbabwe in recent months while 106 others have been injured by lightning， the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said Monday. More than 1，930 houses and rural huts were also damaged countrywide， leaving 635 families homeless.

Heavy rains cause 117 deaths in Zimbabwe

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:34:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

HARARE, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least 117 people have died due to heavy rains that have been received in Zimbabwe in recent months while 106 others have been injured by lightning, the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said Monday. More than 1,930 houses and rural huts were also damaged countrywide, leaving 635 families homeless.

ZDF, CPU evacuate 850 flood victims

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:35:00 +0100herald (en)

Abigail Mawonde and Praise Bvumbamera— At least 850 people in the Siphepha area in Tsholotsho District were displaced by flooding and subsequently evacuated to a local primary school and hospital by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the Civil Protection Unit has said.

Politique Zimbabwe : Robert Mugabe, une fête d’anniversaire qui fait grincer des dents Comme chaque année, le président zimbabwéen, Robert Mugabe, a fêté ses 93 ans dans la grandeur et le faste, suscitant de nombreuses critiques dans le pays.

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 13:26:00 +0100jeuneafrique (fr)

Comme chaque année, le président zimbabwéen, Robert Mugabe, a fêté ses 93 ans dans la grandeur et le faste, suscitant de nombreuses critiques dans le pays. Organisée par la Ligue de la jeunesse de la Zanu PF, la cérémonie s’est tenue samedi 25 février sur le site de l’école primaire Cecil Rhodes ,....

Despair, anger in Tsholotsho as govt dithers after disaster

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 04:39:00 +0100thestandard-zw (en)

A week after arriving at the makeshift camp, the villagers are still unsure of what the future holds for them and are crying out for help. A government delegation comprising Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs minister Cain Mathema, Local Government and National Housing minister Saviour....

New homes for Tsholotsho flood victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:03:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

PRESIDENT Mugabe has donated 1 000 bags of mealie-meal and groceries to about 1 000 villagers displaced by floods in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North amid reports that about 2 000 homesteads have been destroyed by rains leaving 635 families homeless countrywide.

Mugabe donates 1 000 bags of mealie-meal to Tsholotsho floods victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:32:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

PRESIDENT Mugabe has reportedly donated 1 000 bags of mealie-meal and groceries to about 1 000 villagers displaced by floods in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North amid reports that about 2 000 homesteads have been destroyed by rains leaving 635 families homeless countrywide.

More Rains And Thunderstorm For Zimbabwe

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:44:00 +0100zimeye (en)

THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted more rain and thunderstorms in the next 10 days, although the downgraded Cyclone Dineo phenomenon has left the country. Last week, the tropical storm hit the southern parts of the country destroying homes in Midlands and Matabeleland provinces.

Zimbabwe. L’increvable Mugabe fête ses 93 ans

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:12:00 +0100courrierinternational (fr)

Le président du Zimbabwe , Robert Mugabe, tient à être félicité. Au pouvoir depuis 1987, celui qui fête ce 21 février son 93 e anniversaire est le plus vieux chef d’État en exercice. “Malgré les signes évidents que Mugabe était incapable de trouver des solutions à la crise économique et politique du....

Famine au Soudan du sud

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:57:00 +0100deutschewelle-fr (fr)

Le Kenya a déclaré l’état d’urgence national. Dans la moitié nord du pays, près de l'Éthiopie, plus de deux tiers des sources sont taries et de nombreuses familles n’ont rien à manger depuis des semaines. Plus au Sud, en Tanzanie, la population dépendante de l’agriculture et du bétail est doublement....

Cyclone Dineo ravages Tsholotsho

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:46:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

Cyclone Dineo that hit some parts of Matabeleland North and Midlands provinces last week left a trail of destruction as most people were left homeless and counting losses of their properties that were destroyed by the floods. In Matabeleland North's Sipepa area, water levels have been rising since last Friday, marooning villagers.

Dineo caused widespread destruction

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:46:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

CYCLONE Dineo that was downgraded to a tropical storm before it hit the country on Friday has caused widespread destruction in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces leaving one person dead, hundreds homeless and a majority of areas impassable for rescue missions.