Eye on Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya - There is growing concern that tensions between Kenya and Somalia could erupt in combat due to a military build-up along the two countries' borders.

In Gabon, things are accelerating for the draft revision of the constitution, which the opposition strongly challenges. The text was voted by an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly yesterday Thursday afternoon. as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaOut of 135 deputies present, 120 voted in favor and 15…

The Libyan government will not allow forces loyal to Putist general Khalifa Haftar to wreak havoc in the country as they did in April 2019, the defense minister said on Friday. Minister Salahaddin Namroush told al-Ahrar TV that the UN-recognized Government for National Agreement (GNA) has respected the terms of the ceasefire, but Haftar's forces have violated it several times. Namroush's comments came shortly after Haftar threatened to attack Turkish troops in the country if they continue to support…

The US State Department said on Thursday that the US will open a consulate in Western Sahara following President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed region. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that the process of opening the facility has begun. The process includes finding and securing a suitable property for an assignment before hiring staff. It was not immediately clear when or where it would be open, but until then Pompeo said the US embassy…

Libyan putschist general Khalifa Haftar, who launched an offensive last year to capture the capital Tripoli from the UN-recognized government led by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj, on Thursday threatened to use force against Turkish troops if Ankara does not stop supporting the legitimate government in the war-torn North African country.

Libyan putschist general Khalifa Haftar, who last year launched an offensive to capture the capital Tripoli from the UN-recognized government for national agreement (GNA) led by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj, on Thursday threatened to use force against Turkish troops if Ankara did not stop supporting it legitimate government in the war-torn North African country. Haftar's comments came in response to the Turkish parliament's decision to extend an 18-month law allowing the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya. Turkish…

Last campaign day on Friday 25 December for the 30 candidates vying in Niger for the presidential and team elections on Sunday. Earlier this week, Hama Amadou, who saw his candidacy annulled by the Constitutional Court, called on his activists to vote for former President Mahamane Ousmane, a candidate for RDR Tchandji. Both are expected this Friday in Maradi, after several stages in the region. A few…

Madagascar is preparing to experience its first tropical storm of the season. Chalane, the name of the system, was formed on December 19 in the middle of the Indian Ocean, more than 1,500 km from the Big Island. He will have to touch land on Sunday morning, northeast of the island. The authorities are prepared to best prepare the population for the consequences of the storm.…

Nearly two months after the start of the offensive in Tigray, Sudan received nearly 55,000 refugees fleeing fighting in the neighboring area. Humanitarian organizations ring alarm bells when the situation is urgent. The UN World Food Program needs $ 24.6 million to meet the immediate needs of Ethiopian refugees in Sudan. The…

This Friday, December 25, is the last day of the campaign for the team and presidential election on Sunday in the Central African Republic, against the background of uncertainty and excitement. On Thursday, six opposition candidates seized the constitutional court to ask for "resumption of elections", following the decision on Tuesday by Jean-Serge Bokassa to withdraw his candidacy.…