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Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
in opposition to the closure of the Dadaab refugee camp
Kenya is calling for the closure of two large refugee camps on its territory. There are more than 500,000 refugees in the Dadaab and Kakuma sites, mainly Somalis for the first and South Sudanese for the second. Nairobi cites security reasons. A message that worries but whose application promises to be extremely complex.
The Minister of the Interior gave humanitarian workers 14 days to establish a timetable for closure. Fred Matiangi said there was "no more room for negotiation" and that the government had "an obligation…
an ambiguous witness on the trial of Paul Rusesabagina
New hearing on Wednesday, March 24 in the trial of Rwandan opponent Paul Rusesabagina and new controversy. Prosecution witness Michelle Martin, a U.S. citizen, testified in court that she was employed by the Rwandan government in 2012 for academic support. Relatives of the opponent accuse him of being an agent of the Rwandan government and condemn a travesty of justice.
Michelle Martin began her testimony by introducing herself as a former volunteer at the Hotel Rwanda Foundation Paul Rusesabagina. Before the verdicts,…
the Civil Code is revised in favor of
In Gabon, equality between women and women is taking a new step. On Tuesday, March 23, the government adopted a bill amending the Civil Code. This change aims to promote gender equality. If the project adopted by the government is approved by both houses of parliament, Gabonese women will have autonomy and also responsibility.
The bill adopted by the Gabonese government on Tuesday allows for more equality between women and men, unlike the current civil law. In a couple, the man must share the role of head of the family.…
the assassinated warlord Mahmoud al-Werfalli
A Libyan warlord, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), was shot dead on Wednesday, March 24, in Benghazi, in the east. This is Mahmoud al-Werfalli, a member of the forces loyal to Marshal Khalifa Haftar, a strongman from eastern Libya and commander of the Libyan National Army. Al-Werfalli was the subject of two ICC war crimes arrest warrants.…
what the fleeing Common John Numbi dangers
What is the risk of John Numbi, the general who fled abroad after refusing to respond to an invitation from military justice, who is trying to hear him about the Chebeya affair? Some Congolese officials are considering the possibility of extraditing the person concerned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is possible by activating SADC's internal mechanism, which brings together the…
Senegal: opposition union, alliance
Provisional release was granted on Wednesday, March 24, to Guy Marius Sagna, Amadou Clédor Sène or Assane Diouf, activists arrested a month ago, in particular for "organizing a rebel movement". These releases come in connection with legal proceedings against Ousmane Sonko, the opponent accused of raping an employee of a massage parlor. With this deal, the opposition regained media. She is appealing for "unity" against President Macky Sal's regime. Concrete alliances or wishful thinking? .
How the leaders of the digital economic system in
Jumia, the African leader in e-commerce and Gozem, one of the leading startups in the urban transport niche, saw with relief the end of a difficult year 2020 for its activities in Africa. And to start over, these companies, both founded by young French people, have a recipe: innovation and investment.
Founded in eleven African…
In Ethiopia rape as a weapon of conflict in
Hundreds of rape cases have been reported throughout Tigray since the beginning of the conflict - which has now been going on for four months. Hospitals have received many cases of abortions or serious injuries as a result of these rapes. The victims suffer from psychological trauma. Possible war crimes, but so far no independent investigative body has gained access to the region.…
Jubaland safety minister is lacking from Somalia
BELED-HAWO, Somalia - Jubalan's state Security Minister Abdirashid Janan has surrendered to the government following secret talks with NISA leader Fahad Yasin.
His surrender took place in the border town of Beled-Hawo in the presence of two Somali government ministers and Fahad Yassin.
Janan dropped out of a large number of regional troops shortly after he was fired as Jubaland security minister due to his contact with Mogadishu.
Amnesty International has called on the government to bring Janan to justice for human…
Janan arrives in Beled Hawo and meets with the Chief of Security
Reports from Gedo region say that former Jubbaland security minister Abdirashid Janan has arrived in Beled-hawo town where he met with National Intelligence officials led by intelligence chief Fahad Yasin.
General security in Beledhawo has been tightened with the arrival of a large contingent of security forces escorting the security chief.
According to reports, the meeting is the culmination of a long-awaited agreement, and Abdirashid Janan is expected to be flown to Mogadishu this afternoon, with the plane taking off…