Eye on Africa

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Danab Special Forces killed Al-Shabaab militants in the fragile Lower Shabelle region on Monday following a fierce shooting, Somali Army chief Gen. Yusuf Rageh Odowaa said, adding that the latest The meeting was a huge achievement for the security forces. The army chief said at least seven al-Shabaab militants were killed by the US-trained Danab, adding that several others were wounded and were in the custody of security forces. He said the operation was aimed at those who have supported…

With the claim of the best working conditions, the agents of the Congo Post and Savings Company (SOPECO) begin this Tuesday, September 29, the second week of their indefinite general strike, which particularly paralyzes money transfer and receipt. and sending packages. "Unlimited general strike, stay home!" These writings, posted at all entrances to the postal services, well padlocked, welcome users like Ulrich Malonga, who cannot withdraw the money sent to him from abroad in this agency, which is placed in the main…

Demonstrations to be held on Monday 28 September in Nigeria to protest the rise in fuel and electricity prices did not finally take place. After a day of negotiations in Abuja on Sunday, the Nigerian Labor Congress finally agreed to suspend the social movement for two weeks, time to continue negotiations with the government, which in turn promised to freeze labor market prices. 'electricity. Nigeria is one of the most failing countries in the world when it comes to electricity supply. The partial privatization of the…

For seven months, Libya has been awaiting the UN appointment of a new special envoy to succeed Ghassan Salamé and the interim who took over the post from Stéphanie Williams. This country, divided between two powers, and which has been living in chaos since 2011, is going through a delicate period following the announcement of a ceasefire last month, which must be consolidated ... At the end of September, the American special correspondent Stéphanie Williams will leave her post. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is…

Let's go to the submission of candidacies for the presidential election on November 22nd. The declared candidates have until 2 October to present themselves to the Independent National Electoral Commission (Céni) with their case file. However, some candidates face conditions for running that they consider "discriminatory". It is the school and university board adviser Issa Sawadogo, independent graduate, who was received first with her case file. An incomplete file because it was unable to collect either the sum of…

They are important for the economic and social life of many populations on the continent: oxen show remarkable adaptation to climatic and health constraints in Africa. An international group of researchers wanted to understand where their resilience comes from. They therefore studied the genetic code of 172 cattle from 16 representative breeds such as the widespread sanga, zanga and zebu. The research results were published on Monday, September 28 in Nature Genetics. In Africa, cattle are mainly the result of a cross…

The last straight line of the peace caravan led for a week in the troubled provinces east of the country by a delegation of national deputies and the Congolese defense minister. Yesterday, the delegation arrived in Kalemie, Tanganyika province, where clashes between pygmy militias and Luba have been repeated. A peace mission of course, but not in a timely manner according to civil society. Visits to the ADF's rebel shrines, briefings at the army headquarters and meetings with local authorities and civil society continue…

It is the gradual resumption of cultural activities in Senegal following a total closure linked to the coronavirus pandemic. In Dakar, art galleries welcome a limited and masked audience, but a new exhibition is to be found especially in the gallery le Manège of the French Institute: "Volatile". The signed soundtrack gives an idea of ​​the atmosphere at the Manège Gallery: flying migrants in wire and recycled metal, created by the Mauritanian Oumar Ball, appear to be in dialogue with the birds painted by the Senegalese…

With its millions and a half inhabitants, the city of Brazzaville is not immune to the phenomena of urban violence. Attacks by gangs often called "black babies" operating with leaf weapons are gaining ground in remote neighborhoods. These gangs are oppressed by the police, far from overcoming them. Civil society offers long-term solutions that go beyond oppression. .

In addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, which is strongly affecting the world economy and the Ivorian economy, there is a risk of socio-political unrest associated with the October 31 presidential election. Many observers fear that the country's economy will pick up after good years of growth and development. Following the 2010-2011 election crisis, Côte d'Ivoire's GDP had lost 4 points. In late…