In a recent development, Algeria has officially withdrawn its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and 2027. The reasons behind this decision are yet to be disclosed.
Simultaneously, another significant announcement comes from Italy. Today, the Italian government declared a state of emergency for foreign intervention, set to last six months, in response to the catastrophic events witnessed in Libya. The North African nation was severely impacted by Hurricane Daniel, which hit its shores on September 10th.
The decision for the emergency state was based on a recommendation from Nilo Musumeci, Italy’s Minister of Civil Protection and Maritime Policies. This recommendation followed the devastating floods triggered by the semi-tropical Hurricane Daniel, resulting in unprecedented casualties and missing persons in Eastern Libyan cities, notably Derna.
To address the situation and provide support, the Italian Council of Ministers has allocated 5 million euros from the National Emergency Fund for interventions in Libya.
Eastern Libyan cities, especially Derna, have been grappling with immense flooding and torrents over the past two weeks due to Hurricane Daniel’s onslaught. The devastating impact has led to the death of over 4,000 individuals, with nearly 10,000 reported missing.
