On November 17, 2024, a devastating building collapse in Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, claimed the lives of at least 13 people and injured many others. The incident occurred in the Kariakoo market area when a four-story building unexpectedly came down around 9 a.m. local time. Rescue Efforts and Immediate Response Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped under the rubble. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed that over 80 individuals were pulled from the wreckage and transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Of those rescued, 26 remain hospitalized, receiving critical care. The president expressed her condolences to the families affected and pledged government support for medical expenses and burial arrangements for the victims. This gesture underscores the government's commitment to providing relief during this difficult time. The Cause of the Collapse While investigations are ongoin
Dhibaatada ka taagan magaalada Laascaanood ee gobolka Sool iyo magaalada caasimadda ah ee Muqdisho ayaa waxaa dhawaan ka hadlay Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, madaxweynaha Soomaaliya. Ugu horeyn Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa tacsi u diray eheladii iyo qaraabadii ay ka geeriyoodeen dadkii ku dhintay banaanbaxyadii ka dhacay magaalada Laascaanood, isagoo ku nuux-nuux saday in shacabka Soomaaliyeed ay sharci darro ka dhigeen, isla markaana aysan mudneyn in hadda laga hadlo arrimahaas. Sababtoo ah doorashada federaalku waxay qiimo weyn u leedahay qoyska, nabadda, walaalnimada, iyo wada noolaanshaha ummadda Soomaaliyeed, madaxweynaha Soomaaliya wuxuu ku booriyey Somaliland inay si nabad ah ku xalliso khilaafka. President @HassanSMohamud sent heartfelt condolences to families of civilians who were killed in #Laascaanood town of #Sool region. The President called on #Somaliland authorities to solve the issue in a peaceful way but not through bullets and violence, per @TheVillaSomalia .