France claims to have played a secondary role in hostage negotiations

Four days after the release of Sophie Pétronin, Soumaila Cissé and the two Italian hostages, the gray areas are still numerous. France assures it in any case: its role in this affair was only secondary. "The operation was carried out by the Malians, the terms of the negotiations were not carried out by France". This is the message conveyed by the Elysée while the conditions for the release of Sophie Pétronin raise questions. If the two countries' external services have worked together, it is Bamako who has kept control…

the future division of the central-eastern region does not please everyone

Madagascar, which currently has 22 regions, should soon have 23. One of them, the Middle East region "Vatovavy Fitovinany", will be split in two if Parliament ratifies the split just proposed by President Rajoelina. But this division is not suitable for everyone. And the reasons to justify such a change, even less. as reported from Antananarivo This shrub farmer on the outskirts of Ranomafana National Park is careful. "I have never heard of this separation and no one has ever asked us for our opinion on it. I wonder…

UN calls for the release of opponent Maurice Kamto

UN human rights experts are calling for the release of the main opposition leader Maurice Kamto and those arrested during protests organized by the opposition last month. In a press release, UN experts call on Yaoundé to release the president of Cameroon's Renaissance movement, Maurice Kamto, blocked in his home since Sept. 22. Officially, he is not the subject of any arrest warrant or house arrest, but according to his lawyers, he cannot leave his home. His residence is surrounded by hundreds of elements from the…

back to school amid controversies surrounding free school and Covid

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, schooling has come after a six-month closure due to coronavirus. A new school year against the backdrop of controversy, pressure, but above all a second during free primary school education, determined by President Félix Tshisekedi. as reported from Kinshasa, Millions of children were expected in schools across the country. The Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education gave the “ride” from a Catholic school in Kinshasa and highlighted several challenges. "We are…

the announcement of the dissolution of SARS does not reassure the protesters

Despite the announcement of the dissolution of the highly contested police unit, young people took to the streets again on Monday 13 October in Nigeria, forcing President Muhammadu Buhari to speak for the first time since the start of this campaign. movement. as reported from Lagos, The notice of dissolution of SARS, this specialized police unit accused of arbitrary arrests, torture and even extrajudicial killings did not reassure the protesters in Nigeria. They mobilized again this Monday in Lagos, Abuja and other…

the villagers of Farabougou tried under the yoke of the jihadists

For almost a week, the people of the village of Farabougou, in central Mali, have been living through a blockade imposed by the jihadists. No one enters or leaves the village. This blockade is combined with a jihadist attack that left at least six dead and 22 wounded, while nine other people are still in the hands of the same jihadists, according to residents. as reported from Bamako, It all started last week with the kidnapping attributed to the jihadists from about twenty civilians from the Malian locality…

Ethiopia and Sudan’s army generals meet over the border disaster

ADDIS ABABA - High army generals from Ethiopia's nationwide protection forces and the Sudanese military met on Saturday over peace alongside their widespread borders, the state-owned Fana reported in one of many dramatic efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation within the Horn of Africa. The senior army delegations from each international locations met within the city of Bahir Dar, the place they took half in critical deliberations after years of battle between the 2 nations, a few of which not often go unnoticed…

the outgoing president, John Magufuli, who faces 14 candidates

On October 28, Tanzanians elect their president and their deputies. Current President John Magufuli is running for another term. Since his accession to power in 2015, he has been accused of authoritarianism, but facing him leaves the opposition in scattered order. During the vote on 28 NovemberJohn Magufulimeets 14 opposition candidates, including Tundu Lissu, his main opponent, candidate for the Chadema party. In 2017, the latter narrowly avoided an assassination attempt. After being hit by 16 bullets in his home in the…

6 Indicators of an Iron Deficiency You Ought to By no means Ignore

In case your physique is poor in any vitamin or mineral, you will see clear indicators that inform you one thing is off. And in case you are iron poor, it will probably include some fairly vital signs. "Iron is a vital part of many proteins and enzymes that assist vital metabolic features like transport of oxygen, power manufacturing, and DNA synthesis," says Sonya Angelone, MS, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Vitamin and Dietetics. " is required for correct progress and improvement…

England national team all-time top scorer

Over 1,250 players have represented England in almost 150 years of international matches since 1872. Countless legends are part of that number, with goal scorers celebrating more than most.Here is a look at the very best scorers in the history of the England national team ...Danny Welbeck was a major England player in the mid-2010s / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / Getty ImagesEngland Career: 2011 - currentEngland's goals: 16England Appearance: 42Welbeck was at his most productive for England in 2012 and 2014, scoring just five goals…

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