West Africa

Former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, ousted in mid-August by a military coup, returned to Bamako on Wednesday night after a medical stay in the United Arab Emirates. His followers were there to welcome him. as reported from Bamako, The procession arrives at the former home of former President Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta. The vehicles come in ... We do not want to see the former head of state in person, but outside his supporters rejoice. "I am very, very happy!" Exclaims a lady who had been waiting there for an…

The African Union on Thursday strongly condemned lethal violence in Nigeria's largest metropolis, Lagos, and referred to as on all events to "privilege dialogue". African Union Fee President Moussa Faki Mahamat "strongly condemns the violence that erupted on October 20, 2020 throughout protests in Lagos, Nigeria which have resulted in a number of deaths and…

The 4 candidates operating for the Ivorian presidential election have two quick weeks to make a distinction. This 12 months, President Alassane Ouattara's crew has determined to hunt voters at dwelling, with TV spots highlighting his document and his program for the following election interval. .

While the attack and then the blockade of Farabougou have so far not been the subject of any claim, what exactly do we know about the armed men surrounding this village in central Mali? The test continues for villagers in Farabougou, attacked and then surrounded by armed men who have been barred from entering for 16 days. The…

Tonight's version: A whole lot of individuals take to the streets of South Africa to precise anger over the taking pictures of peaceable protesters in Nigeria. Conferences are additionally being held in London the place calls rang to finish SARS, the notorious anti-robber group that has turn out to be synonymous with police brutality in Nigeria, even after it was disbanded final week. .…

With the start of the Côte d'Ivoire presidential election, the city of Dabou, west of Abidjan, has in the last two days experienced one of the deadliest episodes since the start of the protest against the candidacy of 'Alassane Ouattara has a third period of violence that left at least seven dead and dozens wounded. as reported…

In Guinea, violent clashes broke out between police and rebels on Wednesday, October 21. According to the government, nine deaths have been reported in the country since Monday, including six with gunshots and a police officer shot dead, as well as numerous injuries and property damage. That assessment could be heavier, according to opponent Cellou Dalein Diallo, who spoke to him about 16 deaths,…

A minimum of eight civilians and a police officer have died in violence after the weekend's tense presidential election in clashes between safety forces and opposition supporters, Guinea's safety ministry stated on Wednesday. President Alpha Condé known as for calm as partial outcomes confirmed he had his election chief. In a…

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Nigeria wakes up shocked the day after a "black Tuesday", "a bloody Tuesday", as the headline of the newspaper marked by an outbreak of violence across the country and especially in the megalopolis of Lagos. In this large city, security forces brutally dispersed young people protesting against police violence and killing several people, according to Amnesty International.…