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many national hostages held in the Sahel along with Westerners
The release of the French hostage, Sophie Pétronin, put the spotlight on Westerners still being held in the Sahel. But next to them, there are also an unknown number of Malian and Sahelin hostages. Hostage participation of premises that are much less mentioned.
This week, twenty people were kidnapped in the municipality of Farabougou, in the middle of the country. Nine of them were still selected this Sunday. These hostages, targeting anonymous Malians, are less talked about than Westerners or leading personalities such…
In the news: the underside of a liberation
After moments of joy and effusion, following the release late last week in Mali of the three Western hostages and opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé, the continent's press is focusing on the underside of transactions on Monday.
How many jihadists have been freed in exchange for hostages? Impossible to have an exact number. We're talking about 200 warriors. What is certain is that some of them met last Friday to celebrate their release.
"The elements of GSIM, the support group for Islam and Muslims, wereted no time in…
Anger Gabonese churches demand reopening of places of worship
The coronavirus pandemic is in sharp decline. Almost all positive cases are cured. Last week, only 3 cases were admitted to the hospital. However, the country that has recorded a total of 54 deaths linked to Covid-19 has not delimited all sectors. This is the case with churches, bars and motels. This brings a sense of injustice to the operators in these sectors who are angry today.
as reported from Libreville,
After waiting more than 6 months, the Christian churches almost revolted against the state. On September 27,…
What do we know about other international hostages in the hands of jihadists?
At least five Western hostages are still being held captive in the Sahel. Among them the Colombian Gloria Cecilia Argoti, with whom Sophie Pétronin spent most of her captivity, or the Australian Arthur Kenneth Elliot. Back in France, the former French hostage was able to provide news about the health of some other hostages.…
Ghanaian Nana Akufo-Addo is optimistic about the rest of the transition
Ghanaian head of state Nana Akufo-Addo, current president of the West African states (ECOWAS), declared on Sunday (October 11th) during her visit to Bamako that she had "good hope" that the Malian transitional authorities would respect their obligations.
"At the moment, all the actions taken by the transitional authorities give…
Alpha Condé on tour, Cellou Dalein Diallo blocked
Guinean President Alpha Condé, a candidate for re-election, embarked on a surprise tour of the interior of the country on Sunday, October 11, while the procession of opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo, who was due to hold a meeting in Kankan, was blocked. , on the basis of violence.
The election campaign is accelerating in…
The presidency announces the dissolution of the disputed police unit
In Nigeria, after a week of protests in the country, the presidency approved the dissolution of the Flight Repression Squad (SARS), which was accused of serious human rights violations.
as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianIt only took a few hours last weekend for the Nigerian youth to mobilize massively. First on social…
In Nigeria, Covid-19 gives new impetus to the pangolin defense
The strong attention paid to pangolin due to the Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness at the international level of the need to protect this endangered species. In Nigeria, the main global crossroads for animal trafficking, despite cultural opposition, pangolin defenders feel empowered and more easily advocate its exploitation.
The University of Ibadan campus is…
Thousands gather in Ivory Coast to protest President Ouattara’s bid for a third term
Thousands of opposition supporters gathered in Côte d'Ivoire's commercial capital on Saturday to protest President Alassane Ouattara's plan to seek a third term in the October 31 presidential election.
By early afternoon, about 20,000 people had packed a stadium with 35,000 capacities in Abidjan, singing and dancing. Some held…
expected the Ghanaian president in Bamako with a message of “solidarity” from ECOWAS
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, the current President of ECOWAS is expected this Sunday, October 11 in Bamako for a few hours. He is the first head of state to visit Mali since ECOWAS lifted the embargo. He comes to take stock of the political transition, discuss the next steps so that the election deadlines are met. But his first message will be "solidarity with Mali".
as reported from Bamako,
It is first and foremost a journey to mark ECOWAS 'solidarity with Mali. The country finds its place in the…