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North Africa
Italy’s Lampedusa declares a state of emergency after around 7000 migrants arrive on the island in just 24 hours
Around 7000 migrants in a over 100 boats arrived at the Italian island of Lampedusa in just 24 hours,
Libya declares emergency as flash floods kill over 2000, around 10,000 reported missing
The east Libyan government's prime minister, Osama Hamad, has declared Derna a disaster zone after torrential rains and floods damaged parts of the city. In addition, the government has announced a state of emergency and discontinued schools as a precaution ahead of a storm.
Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 2,000 as rescue operation continues
The earthquake’s most severe impact, as reported by the Interior Ministry of Morocco, has been on older settlements located beyond the city limits.
