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Ivory Coast President Ouattara is taking an early lead within the management whereas the opposition is demanding a boycott
Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has taken a number one early lead in his bid for a 3rd time period and has gained all 20 constituencies introduced by the Electoral Fee on Sunday.
Ouattara, 78, gained 99% of the vote in eight of the districts introduced from Saturday's vote, most of that are authorities social gathering strongholds. There are a complete of 108 districts, extra of that are anticipated to be introduced on Sunday night.
The president is predicted to win re-election after…
start of submission of presidential and legislative candidates
This Sunday, November 1, was the first day for the submission of candidacies for the presidential and legislative elections on December 27. Many have already traveled or been represented to submit their presidential candidacy. Very early Sunday morning, President Touadera, Annicet Georges Dologuélé, Martin Ziguele and others were still presenting their case. Later in the morning, MPs introduced…
Macky Sall forms an open and “fighting” government
In Senegal, the expected composition of government for four days was finally revealed this Sunday afternoon.
as reported from Dakar, Thea OllivierIt is a new government "of openness and unity", which was unveiled this Sunday in Senegal. A government that wants to be rejuvenated, with the entry of more opposition members "into…
Safety forces interact in shootings with militants in
MOGADISHU, Somalia - No less than three individuals have been killed and a number of other others injured on Sunday after al-Shabaab militants attacked intelligence officers within the Somali capital, Mogadishu, police stated.
Captain Hassan Ahmed, a senior police officer, has confirmed to Axadlethat gunmen on bikes opened fireplace on undercover brokers guarding surveillance cameras on the Dabka junction.
"The pre-dawn assault resulted within the deaths of two intelligence brokers and a militant, whereas not less…
Libya’s rival sides to carry peace talks within the nation, says the UN
The UN Help Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) mentioned late on Saturday {that a} joint army fee with representatives of the 2 events to the nation's battle will meet this week on Libyan soil.
The November 2-4 talks would be the first time the 2 sides meet throughout the nation, UNSMIL mentioned.
"Contributors will begin discussions on the implementation of the ceasefire settlement," the UN mentioned, referring to an settlement reached on October 23 in Geneva.
Talks will happen in Ghadames, a desert oasis…
opposition calls for “opening of a civilian transition”
The day after the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire, the opposition announced that it did not recognize this election and noted the end of President Ouattara's mandate.
as reported from Abidjan, François Hume-FerkatadjiPrior to the announcement of the partial results, which were to be published in the coming hours, the…
Somalia’s new prime minister guarantees to combat corruption, guarantees reforms
MOGADISHU, Somalia Somalia's prime minister promised on Saturday to type a authorities that might combat corruption and search to revive religion within the rule of regulation within the long-chaotic Horn of Africa.
The Prime Minister's assertion got here throughout a visit to key financial sources in Mogadishu, together with the port, to debate the financial scenario with the finance minister, the central financial institution governor and the related authorities.
That is the primary time that the brand new Prime…
death of the eminent historian Iba Der Thiam
The famous Senegalese intellectual Iba Der Thiam died on Saturday 31 October evening at the main hospital in Dakar at the age of 83 years. Associate professor of history, trade unionist, parliamentarian and politician, he left his mark on Senegal and Africa through his writings and his contribution to the country's democratic life. President Macky Sall sent his condolences to this "world-famous…
political aversion while awaiting results
Tense atmosphere in Côte d'Ivoire, where the results of the presidential election this Saturday are now to be announced. The vote was boycotted by the opposition, which is already talking about a "failure" in power, while President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a very controversial third term, called for calm.
With our…
Somali particular forces kill senior chief of Al-Shabaab in
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali navy has introduced {that a} senior commander of the militant group, Al-Shabaab, was killed on Sunday in a particular operation by the US-trained DANAB unit within the south of the nation.
State media, citing named officers, reported that Abdullahi Osman alias Dhega-Adde, al-Shabaab's officer with the media wing, was killed in a covert assault carried out within the Center Jubba area.
The slain commander was an essential determine within the al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia, and his…