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APO News from Africa:<\/strong><\/p>\n

President Faure congratulates South Korean President-elect on victory<\/a>: <\/p>\n

Following the electoral victory of President-elect of the Republic of South Korea, Mr. Moon Jae-in, President Danny Faure has sent a congratulatory message expressing the sincere congratulations  of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“Your victory attest to the confidence that the people of the Republic of Korea have in your ability to lead your nation to even greater prosperity and whilst both peace and security on the Korean peninsula and further afield,” said President Faure.<\/p>\n

President Faure further remarked that South Korea and Seychelles would continue to work together to further consolidate the excellent bilateral ties which exist between the two countries. <\/p>\n

Distributed by APO on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Diffa: The burden of violence<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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For more than three years, the ongoing conflict between Boko Haram and the armies in the Lake Chad region has taken a heavy toll on civilian populations. Many have fled their homes and left everything behind to find refuge in other villages and eventually across borders. In Diffa, which is in southeastern Niger and borders Chad and Nigeria, there are according to the authorities more than 240.000 displaced people, the majority of whom have been driven from one place to another because of violence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The consequences of an ongoing conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite relative calm and no major displacements for the past few months, the situation in Diffa remains extremely volatile. Sporadic attacks by Boko Haram and military operations have kept people on the move, seeking safety and hoping for peace. Garba, who works as a watchman for MSF in Garin Wazam – a site for displaced people located 58km from Diffa town – recalls the number of places he has passed through in the last three years. “After I left my village in Cameroon, I moved about 15 times. First to Nigeria then to Niger; I had to leave one place after the other due to repeated attacks”. Garba is one of many people in Diffa who has experienced the devastating consequences of this conflict.<\/p>\n

The pressure on the host communities has also dramatically increased. An estimated 100,000 people now live in a situation of extreme vulnerability as they lack food, water, proper sanitation infrastructure and access to natural resources. The conflict has also impacted agricultural and livestock activities around the Komadougou River, at the border with Nigeria, and on the shores of Lake Chad, taking away a very important source of socio-economic activities from these populations. In Diffa, the security measures put in place by the authorities because of the conflict have also been wreaking havoc on commercial activities. Trading goods such as fish and some vegetables is still forbidden, as is travelling by motorcycle. Both activities are important to earning a living.<\/p>\n

Medical care for the most vulnerable <\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the presence of a large number of humanitarian actors in Diffa, a lack of management and coordination has led to many basic needs remaining unmet. Families living in sites for displaced people struggle to access sufficient water, food and sanitary infrastructures.<\/p>\n

Distances and security measures are making access to healthcare a daily challenge, and people are also being charged for medical consultations, laboratory tests and medicines. Highly vulnerable populations cannot afford to pay for these services.<\/p>\n

MSF is therefore supporting primary, reproductive and mental health care together with vaccination and nutritional screening activities in eight health centres in the districts of Diffa, Bosso and Nguigmi.<\/p>\n

MSF’s presence can make a difference to the most vulnerable, both displaced and local populations. “Toumour is 80km from Diffa town and has become isolated due to the conflict. As a result, people there lack food, water and work. However, on average around 3,900 people per month benefit from medical consultations we are providing for free in the health centre, together with the health authorities”, explains Audace Ntezukobagir, emergency coordinator for MSF in Diffa.<\/p>\n

Respiratory infections and hepatitis E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acute respiratory infections account for a large number of outpatient medical consultations, especially during the first months of the year. They are particularly prevalent in women and children. “This is clearly linked to the arid climate of the region, especially during the dry season, and the poor living conditions of our patients. People also suffer from diarrhoea, which is partially explained by the poor quantity and quality of the water available”, says Audace Ntezukobagir.<\/p>\n

It still remains for the authorities and the humanitarian actors in the region to provide adequate water and sanitation infrastructure to the displaced populations. This need was recently highlighted again by the recent outbreak of hepatitis E.<\/p>\n

Mental health support <\/strong><\/p>\n

The vast majority of the displaced people in Diffa have experienced very traumatic situations linked to conflict. MSF is currently supporting them by providing individual mental health consultations, psycho-education sessions as well as support at community level. Group sessions also started at the beginning of this year. “Our group sessions are composed of displaced and refugee women, all victims of the conflict. The discussions aim at breaking isolation, sharing common experiences and finding solutions together. The main objective is to cope with the distress caused by similar traumatic events”, says Yacoubou Harouna, MSF psychologist in Diffa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Distributed by APO on behalf of M\u00e9decins sans fronti\u00e8res (MSF).<\/i><\/p>\n

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Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee<\/a>: <\/p>\n

The Portfolio Committee on Transport has congratulated the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on the launch of new passenger rail coaches by President Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Maswanganyi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said Committee members were mindful of the challenges facing Prasa. The entity needs stable, sound governance and disciplined leadership for it to be able to deliver on its mandate, she said.<\/p>\n

“A stable Prasa that contributes positively to the economy and provides safe and reliable public transport, as espoused by government, is desirable. There is a mammoth amount of work and it requires strong, focussed leadership. This is not only the government’s responsibility, but also the responsibility of the communities using the trains,” she said.<\/p>\n

Prasa came to before the Committee to present its annual performance and strategic plans, as part of the budget review process. Ms Magadzi said the Committee was happy with most of the annual performance plans of the Department of Transport and its entities.<\/p>\n

Prasa told the Committee that government had allocated over R170 billion to improve the rail infrastructure in the country and that the entity hopes to achieve 80% customer satisfaction by 2020. It also hopes to realise revenue of one billion rand by that time.<\/p>\n

“The plans are sound and need leadership now. The value of Prasa’s work should be towards the people of South Africa and growing economic activity. The policy matters that impact on the operations of the entity, like the working relationship with Transnet, will be dealt with at parliamentary level,” Ms Magadzi said.<\/p>\n

She called on Prasa to address the matter of a group of dismissed workers, who had approached the Committee for help. Prasa assured the Committee that the acting Group Chief Executive Officer is meeting with the group today (10 May 2017).<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.<\/i><\/p>\n

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