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Nyiragongo, a fascinating and dangerous volcano
For ten days he has been responsible for the relocation of hundreds of thousands of inhabitants from the Congolese city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyiragongo, the most dangerous volcano in Africa, once again threatens this city in the eastern part of the country. This volcano, located in the great East African rift, continues to fascinate scientists and poses an eternal threat to the…
At least 25 soldiers from Al-Shabaab in Ops in Somalia before the election
At least 25 Al-Shabaab militants in Ops Somalia before the election
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Operations masterminded by the Somali National Army continue to bear fruit, especially in central Somalia, where al-Shabaab militants have suffered major setbacks in the past two weeks, after many warriors were killed.
On Tuesday, SNA forces announced further deaths of 25 al-Shabaab soldiers in the Hiraan…
collective prayers for peace in Tigray
In Ethiopia, the Tigray War continues. Federal forces, especially supported by Eritrean troops, launched a large-scale military operation in November 2020. The soldiers confront the men from the former power in Tigray, TPLF. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives. Several abuses against civilians have been committed. The region is undergoing a serious humanitarian crisis. In the face of this…
In the spotlight: Mali is banished from institutions
In response to last week's coup, the African Union lifted Mali's membership yesterday, Tuesday 1 June, and threatened sanctions if a civilian-led government is not re-established.A sanction that complies with ECOWAS's points Mali Tribune. "The subregional organization did not go in the direction of financial sanctions announced by some observers. It was limited to political sanctions. That is, Assimi Goïta will remain…
Following the alleged massacre, Ethiopia says it is moving fast to recover
Following the alleged massacre, Ethiopia says it is moving fast to restore order in Tigray
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopian authorities are keen to restore peace and stability to the Tigray region, which has now emerged, months after the assassination, which killed thousands of government critics, leading to massive international condemnation.
The Tigray crisis shocked the world after reports…
Jubaland submits the names of election officials when the election convenes
Jubaland submits the names of election officials when the elections gather in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The reality of holding elections in Somalia continues to gather momentum after some hiccups that were necessary from a dead end that was accused of Villa Somalia but which has since been fixed after the signing of the agreement before the election.
Last week, leaders of the federal…
B. Smets, volcanologist: “No one could have it
It is the most dangerous volcano in Africa. At the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, ten days after the outbreak, Nyiragongo seems to be calming down. But the crisis unit in northern Kivu confirms that "the danger is permanent" and asks the people of Goma to remain "vigilant". What are the current risks for Goma residents? The Belgian volcanologist Benoît Smets is a researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren and teaches at the University of Brussels. Since May 30, he has been…
John Numbi officially declared a deserter
The relatives of Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana celebrated on Tuesday, June 1, the 11th anniversary of the murder of the two human rights activists after the police call. The next day, June 2, the body of the former body was found; the other has not been until today. Following revelations on our antenna, the organization Voice of the Voiceless submitted a memorandum to the Presidency of the…
The Ivorian government says it has not been
According to the spokesman for the Ivory Coast Government, Amadou Coulibaly, the date of 17 June presented by FPI-GOR on the return of former President Laurent Gbagbo to the country has not been the subject of a "consent election". It would not have been communicated to the authorities by Laurent Gbagbo's entourage.
as reported…
civil society in southern kivu mobilizes the following
Civil society in southern Kivu demands an apology from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, following comments to RFI and France 24 during his visit to Paris two weeks ago. Paul Kagame considered the UN survey report to be controversial, and that other reports had concluded that there was no crime in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Words that shocked civil society in southern Kivu, which organized a seat in…