Eye on Africa

Nearly two months after the presidential election, opponent Bobi Wine is asking the people to mobilize to contest the official results of the vote and the victory of outgoing President Yoweri Museveni. After withdrawing its appeal to the Supreme Court, the main opposition candidate now calls on the Ugandans to respond. as…

The health crisis hit South Africa's economy hard in 2020. According to the statistical agency StatSA, the country's GDP fell by 7% compared to 2019, its first recession in twelve years. The incarceration imposed at the end of March 2020 in South Africa to slow down the spread of Covid-19 was the most severe in the world.…

In Ethiopia, it was a mediation of members of their families, communities and religious figures and a celebrity in athletics that on Sunday, March 7, convinced Oromo leader Jawar Mohammed and the leaders of his party to end their hunger strike. It's been done since Monday night. What role did this delegation play exactly, and how was it composed?…

The Movement for the Defense of Democracy (M2D) launched a new call for mobilization for a peaceful meeting this Saturday, March 13th. The coalition formed last week brings together opposition political parties (including Ousmane Sonko's Pastef) and civil society movements (including the Y'en a Marre). M2D had suspended the planned demonstrations until Tuesday and Wednesday after several days of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Authorities in the troubled Gedo region have reported two starvation-related deaths, mainly caused by al-Shabaab blockades, making it impossible for humanitarian groups as most supply routes remain closed. Those who died of hunger and thirst are mainly children, and there is the possibility of more losses in the coming weeks if residents do not get quick help from benevolent people, authorities said in a statement coming amid political chaos. Al-Shabaab, local authorities said, has used the current…

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah on Tuesday said the Turkish-Libyan shipping agreement in the eastern Mediterranean was in the country's interest, as he called on all mercenaries to leave the country. The statement came in response to a question about the agreement at a parliamentary meeting in Sirte for a vote of confidence in the new interim government led by Dbeibah. "The Libyan-Turkish agreement in the eastern Mediterranean is in the interest of the Libyan state," Dbeibah said, adding:…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A contingent of GorGor troops landed at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport on Monday after months of training in Turkey, just in the middle of an ongoing stalemate before the election, which has sparked war between the opposition and the federal government. In footage taken at the airport, the troops were seen matching and receiving instructions from their commander, most of whom had the red mark, as they shouted patriotic slogans as a sign of solidarity with the hiring authority.…

Al-Shabaab is expanding its tax collection bases, claims Somalia's opposition MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali government has once again been alerted to allegations that al-Shabaab militants are now controlling large parts of the country in the midst of an ongoing stalemate before the election, which has literally brought many activities to standoff in the country. In a harsh…

Lack of US airstrikes in Somalia rejuvenates Al-Shabaab militants MOGADISHU, Somalia - Senior Somali officials have expressed concern over the lack of US airstrikes in the Horn of Africa, arguing that the movement allows al-Shabaab to expand territories in the country at the expense of civilians fighting insecurity. Ever since President Joe Biden took office on January 20, the…

Third person dies after taking Sinovac jab: sources RTHK has learned that a third person has died in Hong Kong after taking the mainland-produced Sinovac vaccine - 10 days after the territorial coverage program was rolled out here. Sources said Monday that the 71-year-old man took the shot at a private clinic last Wednesday and felt uncomfortable Sunday night. He sought treatment at…