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investigations are multiplied to 13 years of death
In the Central African Republic, the deaths of at least 13 civilians on Wednesday, July 21, near Bossangoa, continue to worry. Since the tragedy, the local departments of the UN Police and the Human Rights Section in Minusca have been working hard and conducting hearings. After accusing the rebel coalition in the CPC, the government sent a delegation of ministers there.…
Mali: civilians are increasingly affected by
Since the conflict began in 2012, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and landmines have been a growing threat in Mali. For the soldiers, but also for the civilians who use the same roads or tracks, which are broken without goal difference, a threat that affects the daily lives of the peoples of northern and central Mali, in the grip of the conflict, and which is sinking to the south.…
in Burundi, the scenario of two municipalities in
In northeastern Burundi, two fairly rural municipalities, Kiremba and Kirundo, have been subjected to a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases since last week. In one week, the pollutants have multiplied by more than three, with almost 600 cases detected. The situation in Kiremba and Kirundo is all the more worrying given that the…
At least 57 migrants drown off the Libyan coast
At least 57 irregular migrants drowned in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday. "A shipwreck off Libya requires at least 57 lives today after a boat capsized near the (port city) of Khums," SOMA spokeswoman Safa Msehli said on Twitter. At least 20 women and two children were among those drowned, Msehli said, quoting the survivors taken ashore by fishermen and the Coast Guard. Libya has become an important starting point for irregular migrants trying to…
the Ethiopian military “hors de combat”, in accordance with
In Ethiopia, the federal government has called on the regions to help, in the face of the sharp increase in the Tigray forces fighting it. Oromo, Amhara and Afar civilians have been urged in recent days to defend Ethiopia with their arms in their hands. This ethnic mobilization raises fears of an even more violent turnaround in the war and, according to observers, also reveals that federal forces can no…
Massacres and struggle gas ethnic fervor in Ethiopia’s Amhara
Massacres and war fuel ethnic fervor in Ethiopia's Amhara NAIROBI, Kenya - As he set out to vote in Ethiopia's national elections, Tesfahun Sisay chose his outfit with determination, donning a T-shirt featuring a man's face and a Kalashnikov rifle. This man was Asaminew Tsige: Revered by many in Amhara, Asaminew commanded the muscular security forces in the region until two years ago, when he…
“French airstrikes in Mali total violation of
French airstrikes in January at a wedding party in the West African country of Mali fought "completely in violation of international human rights and international humanitarian law," a new report said on Monday. The study, "France's shadow war in air strikes in Mali at Bounti's wedding", was conducted by Stoke-White Investigations, a unit of UK-based Stoke White lawyers. According to the report, contrary to France's claim that it attacked an armed terrorist group, Katiba Serma, who is affiliated with…
Rosine Soglo, former first lady of Benin, is
His voice was counted and carried to Benin. Rosine Soglo, whose real name is Rose-Marie Honorine Vieyra, politician and wife of former President Nicéphore Soglo, died on Sunday 25 July in Cotonou, aged 87. President Patrice Talon, who had strained relations with the family, greets "a brave and exceptional woman" and government…
anger from the agents of Transco, the company
Employees of Transport du Congo (Transco) demonstrated on Monday, July 26 in Kinshasa. They are asking for wages back. On Monday morning, the depots of the public bus transport company were blocked by angry officers. Employees demand an eight-month repayment and more bonuses. They are asking for resignation from their…
US salutes ANS forces in Al-Shabaab conflict in Somalia
US salutes ANS forces in Al-Shabaab war in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - United States applauded efforts of Somali National Army in the fight against Al-Shabaab militants, adding that the force has stepped up its operations in the country, further reducing the operations of the Al-Qaida-linked group. Lloyd Austin, who is the defense secretary, said the airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab in recent…