TANZANIA CLOSES NDUTA CAMP HOUSING THOUSANDS OF BURUNDI REFUGEES. (PHOTO).

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 Tanzania closes Nduta camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees Tanzania has closed a camp housing thousands of Burundian refugees and repatriated all but a handful, activists and the United Nations said. Burundian refugees have complained in recent months of being forcibly evicted from the Nduta camp in northwestern Tanzania, following a deal between the governments in Dar Es Salaam and Bujumbura to repatriate around 100,000 of them by June. As of late 2025, there were an estimated 142,000 Burundian refugees housed in two Tanzanian camps - Nduta and Nyarugusu, according to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). "The approximately 3,000 refugees who remained in the (Nduta) camp were forcibly loaded onto vehicles to be sent back to Burundi on Thursday," the Coalition for Human Rights/Living in Refugee Camps (CDH/VICAR) said, AFP reported. "Only around 10 families remained on site, awaiting transfer to the Nyarugusu camp, where 198 families had already been sent foll...

TRAGIC ACCIDENT AT OBUDU RANCH RESORT CLAIMS FOUR SEMINARIANS, INJURES NINE. (PHOTO).


 Tragic Accident at Obudu Ranch Resort Claims Four Seminarians, Injures Nine


A devastating accident at the Ikwette community near Obudu Ranch Resort has left four seminarians dead and nine others injured, according to a statement from Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu.


The incident occurred on Sunday when a vehicle carrying 13 individuals, primarily seminarians from the Enugu Catholic Diocese, suffered a suspected brake failure at the bottom hill outside the resort. The group, led by a Reverend Father, had just completed a tour of the ranch when the tragedy struck.


"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims during this incredibly difficult time," the state government said, expressing heartfelt condolences. The Cross River State Government emphasized its commitment to safety, pledging to review measures at Obudu Ranch Resort to ensure visitor security.


Authorities urged visitors to prioritize vehicle roadworthiness and adhere to safety guidelines when visiting the state’s attractions. Further investigations into the cause of the accident are underway.


The government extended its sympathies, stating, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected by this tragedy.”

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