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Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
Covid-19 pandemic: where is Africa?
Since Sars-Cov-2's official appearance on the continent on 14 February 2020, the number of pollutants and deaths due to the pandemic has seemed largely limited, despite a resurgence in some countries in recent weeks.
The numbers do not leave until then, no room for doubt. 2.32 million pollutants, 55,265 deaths. Ten months after the first officially declared case in Egypt, the African continent has only 3.4% of coronavirus contaminants while it represents 17% of the world population. The reality of the spread of the virus…
Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with delegates from the FCC and the opposition
The political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo was mentioned during talks between Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Congolese political leaders. The UN Deputy Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday evening.
For Nehemiah Mwilanya, there is indeed a political crisis. This is characterized by the breakdown of the coalition between the FCC by Joseph Kabila and Cach of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi. The FCC coordinator says he spoke to Jean-Pierre Lacroix about breach of trust within the ruling…
the situation is escalating between breeders and farmers
In Chad, we have witnessed a generalization of the conflict between farmers and shepherds for two months. There are dozens of deaths in several provinces. Serious allegations are being made against the civilian and military authorities. This situation, which has been going on for several years, is only getting worse.
During the night from Sunday to Monday, a field between Delbian and Béré, in Tandjilé, in southern Chad, was destroyed, leaving seven farmers and shepherds dead. The angry population attacked the prefecture…
the Shared Security Council
The stalemate between Ethiopia and the UN continues due to the situation in Tigray: despite ongoing discussions, the international community cannot convince the Ethiopian government to allow it to provide humanitarian aid. And even within the Security Council, which met for the second time on the issue since the end of November, there are voices against how to put pressure on Addis Ababa.…
Millennium Challenge Corporation at the bedside in the ICT sector
A few weeks ago, Togo reached the level of reform that made it possible to take the threshold of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. This threshold for the US program is 20 billion CFA francs, or more than 30 million euros, which will be used to modernize the technology, information and communication sector (ICT) at a time when Togolese consumers are complaining about the high cost of telephone…
Aswan Dam: the Nubian people are demanding a return to their lands
The Nubian people span Sudan and Egypt and span six millennia of history. From pharaohs to foreign invasions, they embody a mythical people. In the Aswan region, they were expelled from their country in 1964 for the construction of the large dam that President Nasser wanted. Even today, they demand a refund.
He now plays for…
Malian hospitals face Covid-19
To date, the country officially has 194 deaths, a figure that has increased markedly in recent weeks, as well as the number of cases registered during this second wave of Covid-19. There are more and more serious cases and health centers such as the hospital in Mali are overwhelmed.
as reported from Bamako, Kaourou MagassaAbout…
new clashes between al-Qaeda and the Islamic State
In October, heavy fighting was reported between Islamic State and al-Qaeda fighters. This has been the case again for ten days in the Malian Gourma region. The local branches of the two terrorist organizations, AQIM and EIGS, compete in the Sahel for control of certain areas.
A previous battle of significance also took place…
before the congress, Félix Tshisekedi makes a somewhat brilliant assessment
In front of the two chambers of Congress, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi presented a mixed assessment of government action during his speech on the state of the nation.
as reported from Kinshasa, Patient LigodiFélix Tshisekedi appeared before the deputies and senators in one context marked by the end of the coalition he…
Ethiopia’s Tigray area is regaining some providers as PM Abiy tries to point out normalcy
Ethiopia despatched Tigray officers again to work on Monday and ordered gun homeowners to disarm as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's authorities tried to point out normalcy within the nonetheless remoted northern area after weeks of struggle.
Some energy and phone hyperlinks have been additionally restored within the regional capital of Mekele following a digital shutdown for the reason that February 4 offensive by federal troops. However there have been experiences of large will increase in gas and meals, plus water…