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demise of Honoré Ngbanda, former Particular Adviser
Honoré Ngbanda, former head of intelligence for Mobutu Sese Seko, died in Morocco (as Mobutu). He was 74 years old. The former special adviser to the president had left the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997 a few days before the fall of Marshal Mobutu, who at the time had ruled with the iron fist of the DRC, aka Zaire from 1965 to 1997.
He was former president Mobutu Sese Seko's master spy. Honoré Ngbanda has been a staunch supporter of the former Congolese head of state until the end. Born in Lisala, like Mobutu, in…
Salaam Somali Financial institution helps small companies increase
Salaam Somali Bank helps small businesses expand with free microfinance funds
As COVID-19 continues to impact the global economy, a private bank in Somalia is supporting small business owners to thrive through the second phase of 2021 free microfinance funds.
Salaam Somali Bank launched the annual investment program under the Qardu Hassan theme last year to develop small businesses…
the primary novel prize for Chab Touré
Despite a dying book and publishing sector in the country, "the literary re-entry of Mali" has tried every year for thirteen years to stimulate and question the industry. Literary cafes, debates and conferences were at the heart of the meetings this week. An exchange week that ended on Saturday, March 20 with an evening of prize giving.…
Somalia condemns the Houthi assault on Saudi Arabia
Somalia condemns the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia joined Arab nations in condemning Houthi's attack on Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait with two ballistic missiles and a bomb-laden drone.
Somalia confirmed that these systematic terrorist attacks by the Houthi group reflect its blatant disregard for the international community and all…
Somalia: NSF requires Farmajo to be held accountable
Somalia: NSF calls for Farmajo to be held responsible for failed elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Calls are growing louder from an alliance of opposition and two federal states in Somalia to hold outgoing President Farmajo accountable for his outrageous actions that led to Somalia missing key election deadlines.
In an open letter to the international community, the Somali National…
Normal John Numbi is alleged to have fled the DRC
Quoted with insistence on the Chebeya case, the human rights activist murdered by Fidèle Bazana on June 1, 2010, this former national police inspector has been invisible for many days. Several sources in Haut-Katanga claim that General John Numbi Tambo left the country to seek refuge abroad.
as reported from Kinshasa, Commander…
Darfur assaults multiply no matter implementation
Several voices within the Sovereignty Council have spoken out against the proliferation of weapons and militias in Darfur.
Security has not returned to this region of western Sudan, ravaged since 2003 by civil war and genocide, whose violence has left more than 300,000 dead. An upsurge in tribal conflicts is coming as UNAMID peacekeepers begin to retreat. In recent days, several villages and IDP camps have been attacked.
In a few days, new militia attacks broke out at the Kutum site in North Darfur and in the Kalma IDP…
a marketing campaign to make teens conscious
Unicef and the Ministry of National Education are leading an information campaign for young people on hygienic management of menstruation. According to a survey, 21% of young people go to school every month in Burkina Faso and Niger because of their period, which has a negative impact on their school performance. During this campaign, young girls and boys learn to better understand the female genitals…
publication within the official journal of the listing of
Long claimed, the list of victims of the 2011 revolution includes the names of 129 dead and 534 wounded. Three times less than the list published by the first committee. The victims swing between satisfaction and regret at not seeing progress in justice.
as reported from Tunis Michel PicardInjured the day before Ben Ali's…
Political disaster in Somalia: Washington strikes
Political disaster in Somalia: Washington strikes. Despite the signing in September last year of an agreement between the government and federal states, there is disagreement over the organization of the election.
These have still not taken place while the head of state's term expired on 8 February. In recent weeks, the international community has launched several calls for elections.
Last Friday, March 19: The United States, concerned about the country's security and development. A call that triggered an almost…