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Uhuru rules out US airstrikes against Al-Shabaab in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya is not familiar with plans by the US military to carry out drone strikes on its territory, President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Thursday, just days after reports surfaced, with the transition now set to ignore possible conflicts between the two traditional allies, which have often cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
In an interview with the France 24 channel during his three-day trip, Uhuru denied knowledge of such plans, adding that even in the event that such a request was made, it would…
Al-Shabaab ranked as the most “skilled” terrorist group in
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Shabaab remains one of the most "skilled and dangerous" terrorist groups in Africa, the US-African Command has said, arguing that the militants are threatening the interests of Somalia's Western allies in their relentless attacks on security forces and civilians in East Africa.
For the past 14 years, the group that swore allegiance to Al-Qaeda in 2012 has released terror to security forces working in Somalia and Kenya in addition to targeting innocent civilians. Also trapped in the mix are…
Transition in Mali: makes the demand for integrity an option
The transition in Mali is what is being discussed today with Wathi.
They believe there is a certain moment of integrity demands from the Malian citizens that need to be seized in order not to miss the transition.Yes, from the demonstrations by the M5 movement to the remarks of Malian citizens about the choice of personalities to…
concern about the international mission departing from Conakry
As part of the presidential election scheduled for October 18, a joint mission between diplomats and partners from Guinea left Conakry yesterday, Friday, after spending a few days there. The aim is to try to restore trust between all the actors involved in the electoral process, but also to look closely at the status of the preparations for an inclusive, fair and equitable vote.
At the end of their mission, envoys from the UN, the African Union and ECOWAS, despite their smiles, leave Conakry with some concern and not…
Mauritian Ananda Devi tells the women’s millennium “Fardo”
The new book from the pen by Mauritian novelist Ananda Devi is not a novel, but an original written exercise published in co-edition with the Musée des Confluences in Lyon. Inspired by the author's encounter with the mummy of a Peruvian, pre - Columbian woman who lived three thousand years ago, Fardo is a text halfway between anthropology, history and reflection on art and writing. The original in its form nonetheless revives this book the haunted themes of Ananda Devi's work, ranging from the state of women to social…
President Tshisekedi is trying in vain to calm things down in the Karega affair
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi is calming things down. The Congolese head of state has commented on the case of Vincent Karega, the Rwandan ambassador accused of denying the Congolese massacres in Kasika in southern France. Kivu, in 1998. Vincent Karega had relativized the responsibility of the Rwandan soldiers and rejected the content of the Mapping report as published by the UN High Commissioner. No question of expelling this diplomat, the president said in front of Congolese journalists…
the Electoral Commission received the case files with 23 candidates
In Burkina Faso, the submission of candidacies for the presidential election on November 22 has been closed since yesterday Friday at midnight. The Independent National Electoral Commission received 23 cases. Among the graduates are three women and several independent. On October 10, Ceni will announce the official list of candidates for the presidential election.
with our correspondent in Ouagadougou
On the receipt list of files, we find the heavyweights from politics in Burkina Faso such as Roch Marc Christian…
the new prime minister primarily wants to modernize the country
Prime Minister Victoire Sidémèho Tomégah-Dogbé went to parliament on Friday for the general political statement. A program that she wants to focus on development and modernization.
as reported from Lomé,
Victoire Sidémèho Tomégah-Dogbé presented her program to a parliament that won over to her case. A program that commits the government to work with more efficiency, more speed in severity in finding solutions to Togolese's daily concerns, as the Prime Minister said: "We are working to mobilize internal resources…
Concerns over African debt following Zambia’s difficulties
Zambia has failed to secure a moratorium on its Eurobond debt from its private creditors. Zambia is one of the many countries that have become indebted to Eurobonds in recent years. As the IMF worries about an alarming rise in debt in Africa, several African countries could quickly default on their payments.
The event did not…
fearful recovery of international tourism in Nosy Be
In Madagascar, the island of Nosy Be reopens its borders to international tourists. On Thursday, the first Ethiopian Airlines plane landed after six difficult months for the tourism sector. Another plane showing full according to the Ministry of Tourism is expected this Saturday.
as reported from Antananarivo,
It is after a PCR test performed as soon as they get off the plane and a 48-hour confinement at their hotel that passengers will be able to enjoy their vacation on this paradise island and its archipelago.…