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Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
Paul Rusesabagina’s family is filing a complaint against an airline
Paul Rusesabagina and his family are filing a complaint against the Greek private jet company GainJet Aviation. They accuse him of being an accomplice in what they consider to be a kidnapping of the Rwandan opponent of Paul Kagame's government.
the challenge of transporting election materials to remote areas
In the Central African Republic, it is the last straight line before the grouped elections - presidential elections and legislation - to be held on 27 December. The election material, which represents several tonnes, is distributed to the most remote areas in the country. A real logistical challenge. It is Minusca that transports the material to the prefectures, just like in Bangassou, where the…
controversy after the death of a political opponent in the prison in Conakry
A Guinean opponent, detained since September in Conakry, died Wednesday night through Thursday, December 17. Roger Bamba, in his forties, was a member of the communications cell and youth leader of the Union for Democratic Forces in Guinea (UFDG), the largest opposition party, led by Cellou Dalein Diallo. He died a few hours after being transferred to the hospital in the capital. He was arrested after…
344 high school students kidnapped from the Kankara boarding school have been released
In Nigeria, high school students who were caught last weekend at their boarding school in Kankara, northwestern Nigeria, were released on the evening of Thursday, December 17. This mass kidnapping was claimed twice by Abubakar Shekau, leader of a Boko Haram faction, first Tuesday, then Thursday, through a video showing dozens of children being shown by armed men. Some of them are now free, while the…
Kenya’s resistance chief requires Somaliland acknowledgment
NAIROBI, Kenya - A chief envoy for the AU has often called for recognition of the northern breakaway space of Somaliland, following a gathering with President Muse Bihi Abdi in Nairobi ultimate Tuesday.
complications and disappointments regarding the partial reopening of the borders
Nigeria decided on Wednesday, December 16, to partially resume its land borders with its neighbors. Four border posts are affected, on the side of Niger, Benin and Cameroon. The reopening will take place gradually and all trade will resume at all pedestrian crossings by 31 December, with the exception of certain products. The borders had been closed for almost a year and a half. The measure was…
Farmajo blamed for sending SNA troops in resistance base camp
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The council of presidential candidates in Somalia has however as soon as extra taken a swipe at President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, accusing him of sanctioning deployment of the Somali Nationwide Navy troops to some locations of labor that host opposition occasions inside the nation.
Turkey cautioned in opposition to “meddling” with Somalia’s electoral course of
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The union of presidential candidates in Somalia has requested Turkey to be cautious with the nation's electoral politics, arguing that Ankara ought to attempt to be "impartial" as a pal to the nation and go away politicians to "sq." it out when the time comes for elections.
Al-Shabaab assailant accused of arranging 9/11-style assault on US
WASHINGTON - The Division of Justice inside the US has charged a Kenyan nationwide believed to be an Al-Shabaab member for planning to conduct 9/11 assaults inside the US, and he had reportedly educated to hijack aircraft inside the far east sooner than embarking on the mission.
Egypt appears to be like for conciliatory traction in Somalia
CAIRO — On Dec. 6, a high-ranking Egyptian diplomatic delegation headed by Egyptian Assistant Worldwide Minister for African Affairs Sherif Issa visited Mogadishu at a time when Egypt has been taking steps to boost its presence in Africa.