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Nigerian stars call for dismantling of controversial police unit
In Nigeria, singing stars like Wizkid are visiting the debate on police violence as authorities announce reform of the special federal police unit tasked with fighting robberies and armed robberies.
as reported from Lagos
The special anti-robber brigade - SARS - is regularly questioned by the population and human rights defenders for its abuses. Over the weekend, the police chief stated that the officers in this team could no longer perform identity checks or road checks.
But social networks continue to ignite in…
controversy following the firing of UFDG’s headquarters in Kankan
Clashes broke out around the headquarters of the Union of Democratic Forces of the Guinea Party, UFDG on Sunday in Kankan in Upper Guinea. These clashes took place between opposition activists and sympathizers of the ruling party, these clashes testify to a harmful climate in the region.
Facts took place late Sunday morning. About a hundred UFDG sympathizers gathered in the Heremakono district to clean up a concession aimed at housing the party's headquarters.
But very quickly people surrounded the field. Stone throws…
Guinea: an assist program for the poorest
Because the October 18 presidential election approaches, the Nationwide Financial and Social Inclusion Company (ANIES) has simply launched its money switch program. 150,000 households recognized as "extremely poor" obtain the equal of $ 25 every month to cowl day by day bills. .
the new transitional government appointed, from the military to strategic positions
The transitional government in Mali was unveiled on Monday, October 5th. Of the 25 members, the military occupies four strategic positions: defense, security, national reconciliation, and territorial administration.
as reported from Bamako,
In the 25-member government, the junta has at least four strategic portfolios: defense, security, the territorial administration that organizes the election, and the reconciliation ministry. In this transitional government, very few places are reserved for the traditional political…
a new conference to try to end the war
At the initiative of Berlin, a new international conference on Libya was organized on Monday, October 5, with the same countries participating in the Berlin Conference in January last year. The aim is to follow up on Berlin and move towards a solution, but failure to apply the Berlin resolution requires caution.
Sixteen countries and organizations in addition to the annual work of the Security Council in United Nations,was assembled at video conference. Among them were countries that have already participated The Berlin…
Navy appointed to key positions in Mali’s interim authorities
Mali's interim president Bah Ndaw on Monday appointed a 25-man authorities by which members of the navy occupy key positions, based on a decree broadcast reside on state tv.
At the very least 4 key cupboard positions - protection, safety, territorial administration and nationwide reconciliation - go to colonels within the…
ECOWAS in Abidjan to “consolidate and strengthen” the results
A joint delegation led by ECOWAS, but also including the African Union and the United Nations, is in Abidjan on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October.
as reported from Abidjan,
To ECOWAS, we designate this visit as Ivory Coast mission "preventive diplomacy" for the presidential election on 31 October. A mission designed to "consolidate and reinforce" results, according to the regional organization. Under the leadership of the Ghanaian Foreign Minister, it will meet with the ministers and institutions responsible for…
Mali frees over 100 imprisoned jihadists in an attempt to win the release of two hostages
Mali has freed more than 100 suspected or convicted jihadists as part of negotiations for the release of a prominent Malian politician and a kidnapped French charity worker, sources close to the talks told AFP on Monday.
"As part of the negotiations for the release of Soumaila Cissé and Sophie Pétronin, more than a hundred…
one hundred jihadists and prisoners released by the authorities
Several dozen jihadists have been released by the Malian authorities. An operation that could allow the release of hostages in the Sahel. These jihadists had been arrested during several military operations.
as reported from Bamako,
Currently, there are security and assumptions. Security is the release this weekend of several dozen jihadists and suspected jihadists.
According to our information, these releases took place in the territory of Malia in at least two places. Towards the center, and especially in the…
“The opposition will act methodically and effectively,” according to Guillaume Soro
A few weeks now before the presidential election scheduled for October 31, Guillaume Soro from France, this Sunday night, admitted an interview on Burkinabè television, BF1. "The opposition will act in a methodical and effective way", t - he cuts.
During this nearly one-hour interview, the president of Generations and Solidarity Peoples (GPS) again assessed that the vote could not be held at the end of the month because it was tainted with illegality, according to him. He particularly attacked the Constitutional Court and…