Eye on Africa

In Zimbabwe, the coronavirus disaster has additional depressed an economic system that had already been on its knees for many years. Harare is now investing in gold to begin popping out of the disaster. However even when the yellow steel has gained worth because the pandemic started, it alone will not be sufficient to set off an upward curve in development over time.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's long-awaited election continues to draw extra candidates in lower than three months earlier than parliamentarians solid their ballots for the brand new president, who is predicted to guide the nation for the following 4 years, amid fierce pandemics and insecurity within the Horn of Africa. The Horn of Africa settled in an improved clan-based electoral system, which might get 101 delegates to elect lawmakers in December, earlier than parliamentarians elected the president in February,…

In Mali, the Niono Forum ended this weekend after three days of discussion between authorities, notables and representatives of society and religious. This meeting began on November 5 in the presence of four ministers to try to find a solution to the murderous conflict between communities opposing the Fulani community against the traditional dozo hunters in this circle of the Ségou region.…

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia, which can have extra to lose from Joe Biden's election victory in america than different Arab states, has taken the time to touch upon the defeat of Donald Trump, whose insurance policies within the Center East and robust opposition to Iran had Riyadh's backing. As different Arab states ran to congratulate the Democratic challenger, the dominion's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman remained silent in regards to the US vote for hours, at the same time as he despatched heat phrases…

ADDIS ABABA - Beneath strain from the worldwide group, the Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed as soon as once more defended the choice to deploy the army within the rebellious Tigray area, a transfer that might considerably have an effect on his international coverage and relations with different nations. Final week, Ahmed, who received in 2018, deployed the Ethiopian nationwide protection forces to the Tigray area after what he known as a "direct assault" on an ENDF base by the Tigray Individuals's…

Candidates in the Central African Republic have only two days left (until Tuesday, November 10) to submit their documents to the National Election Authority. The candidates for the parliamentary elections are busy compiling their cases, and especially the candidates. The new election law contains 35% of the female candidates. But women have a harder time applying.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Even after the tip of the lifeless finish in Somalia, the disaster appears removed from over after the current outbursts from the opposition linking among the federal election committee members to the Nationwide Intelligence Safety Company , a physique that works carefully with the present administration. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble had appointed members of the nomination committee, however the names have been uncovered to the opposition with varied politicians accusing them of being…

The tombs, scattered here and there in Antananarivo, are hundreds. The oldest date from the Vazimba period towards the end of the 16th century. Only 20% of them are still maintained by the families of the descendants of the deceased. A conference was dedicated to this Malagasy architectural heritage "Tombs and Men in Antananarivo" at the Museum of Photography.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has joined the remainder of the world in recognizing Joe Biden's victory as the subsequent president of the US, simply hours after the previous vp and Delaware senator had been projected to be the winner of the controversial vote. Biden, 78, was named the winner after profitable Pennsylvania, the place Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Alaska had not but declared the ultimate outcomes. Outgoing President Donald Trump solely appeared to be forward in North Carolina and Alaska, however…

On social networks, Internet users from the continent had a fantastic time ahead of the ups and downs of the US presidential election, which they compared to African situations. Role reversal, funny comments, imagination were in power before Joe Biden's victory was announced. For many African internet users, humor prevailed in…