15 people missing after a seven-storey building collapses in Nairobi

About 15 people are missing after a seven-storey building collapsed in Embakasi area of Nairobi.

128 people have been accounted for. The building had 120 units.

An unknown number of people are missing after a 7-storey building collapsed in Nairobi last night. #SABCNEWS pic.twitter.com/k4M1CSiH6n

— Sarah Kimani (@sarahkimani) June 13, 2017

A seven storey building at Kware Pipeline Embakasi, has sunk. #RedCross & other response teams are at the scene. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/LmOKCCXO3w

— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) June 13, 2017

#KwareBuildingCollapse Update: A mother with her 3 children; 2 boys & a girl among those trapped inside. pic.twitter.com/Xt4EzcXO9b

— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) June 13, 2017

GOVERNOR Evans Kidero says over 30,000 buildings in Nairobi not approved; blames courts for issuing orders stopping demolition. pic.twitter.com/N96aPRpSau

— NationBreakingNews (@NationBreaking) June 13, 2017

Export ban will hurt our ability to conduct future business in TZ – Acacia Mining

Acacia Mining has published a webpage to put its side of story in dispute with Tanzania over gold and copper exports. 

The Company states that is has been operating in Tanzania for nearly 20 years with three gold producing mines, Bulyanhulu, Buzwagi and North Mara, all located in the north-west region of the country.
During that time, Acacia has contributed significantly to the national and local economy, establishing itself as the largest investor and employer in Tanzania.

“The continuation of the export ban will not only hurt Acacia’s ability to conduct future business in the country, but will directly and negatively affect the lives of thousands of Tanzanians. The security of the 36,200 indirect and induced jobs that rely on Acacia’s mining operations, as well as the company’s ability to invest in education, infrastructure and health projects will all be under threat.” Read more

How world profits from Africa’s wealth

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Africa, despite being hailed as the new frontier of global economic growth, is losing more wealth than it is gaining. A new report analysing the movement of financial resources in and out of the continent shows that African countries received $161.6 billion in 2015 mainly in loans, personal remittances and grants. Read more

Africa’s doubling population will shape the future

The global response to Africa’s burgeoning youth population will determine the course of history, according to a report by The ONE Campaign ahead of the G20 “Partnership with Africa” conference in Berlin.
‘The African Century’ shows that by 2050 Africa’s youth will outnumber the G20’s youth population and will bring with it huge opportunities – and requires everyone to work in partnership to seize this moment. Read More