Eye on Africa

United States Announces Extension and New Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalis living in the United States of America have received a reprieve from the Home Office, following the announcement of an extension and a new designation for temporary protected status. . Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Somalis residing in the United…

Al-Shabaab leader threatens election delegates ahead of election MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Shabaab says it is monitoring ongoing preparations for elections in Somalia, which threatens the future of the Horn of Africa nation, which still grapples with instability, more than three decades on the ousting of military dictator Siad Barre. Al-Shabaab, which controls vast swathes of rural central and…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, relations between activists or leaders close to Moïse Katumbi and those of President Felix Tshisekedi have become complicated due to the proposed "consolation" law. They are further deteriorating following the arrest of the National Intelligence Agency last Sunday by Jacky Ndala, president of the youth union of the Ensemble pour la République, Moïse Katumbi's…

Two weeks after an international arrest warrant was issued against Karim Keïta, son of former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of a Malian journalist, his lawyers are on the plate. They claim that the inquiry has a "political" basis and advise its client not to return to Mali to answer for justice.…

Three months after the start, where is the transition in Chad? As soon as Idriss Déby's death was announced on April 20, the military set up the Transitional Military Council, which would lead this 18-month transition. The Transitional National Council is still expected, as is the inclusive dialogue, which raises questions about how the deadline should be met. The…

Three months ago, at the end of the morning on April 20, the Chadians learned on national radio and television of the death of the head of state, Idriss Déby, who had been in power for thirty years, and the establishment of a military council. one of his sons, responsible for an 18-month transfer. What do we know today about the circumstances of his disappearance?…

After systematically sanctioning all countries where there has been a coup in recent years, the African Union made an exception for Chad. Following the takeover of the Military Transitional Council (CMT) three months ago, on April 20, the AU highlighted exceptional circumstances surrounding this coup. But since then, CMT's relations with AU have been strained.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Minister of Finance and the resident representative of the International Monetary Fund will be seen on Monday 19 July. The opportunity for Gabriel Leost to officially inform Nicolas Kazadi about the decision of the IMF Board to validate a jointly established program. With our special…

In Sudan, the price of daily products has risen by more than 400% in one year, according to government figures. The rate of inflation is deteriorating every month and the Sudanese are watching the series of austerity reforms introduced by the transitional authorities to get into the nails set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).…

For several weeks, Tunisia has been subjected to violence from highly violent Covid-19 contamination. A difficult situation that weighs heavily on a fragile health system. Citizens of the diaspora as well as Tunisian associations based in France have therefore joined forces to mobilize to help their country. By Nina Droff.