The Morning Call
More than 20,000 people have been made homeless across several provinces in the Central African Republic and an additional 8,000 in the capital, Bangui. It comes after two days of rain and severe flooding in the Central African nation.
Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada on Tuesday explained the situation had worsened following the overflow of the Oubangi river, located in the southwest of the capital. He then appealed for international support.
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Pope Francis prays for Malawi as cyclone Freddy leaves trail of death and destruction
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Over 200 killed, thousands displaced in Malawi, Mozambique cyclone destruction
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Tropical Cyclone Freddy: Nearly 200 people now confirmed dead in Malawi
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Malawi declares state-of-disaster after cyclone's deadly return
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8 killed in Cyclone Freddy's path through Madagascar
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Severe damage by cyclone Freddy in the city of Mananjary in Madagascar