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Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.

always more people in soup kitchens

In the capital of Madagascar, soup kitchens attract a little more people every day. Between the economic consequences of the health crisis and the general impoverishment of the country, the number of people in need has never been so high, the associations explain. From our correspondent in Antananarivo,16.00 In the…

Trial of three fathers who helped their youngsters to migrate divides Senegal

Three fathers have sued in Senegal for having their youngsters on board canoes on their method to Europe. Considered one of these younger individuals, a minor, died at sea on the finish of October: his identify was Doudou and he dreamed of turning into a soccer participant. The decision is predicted on Tuesday in Mbour, 100 kilometers south of Dakar. The prosecutor requested two years in jail.…

Somalia: The US should not abandon its civilian victims

NAIROBI, Kenya - The U.S. army should not wash its palms of worldwide authorized obligations to civilian victims of U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, Amnesty Worldwide mentioned after a Pentagon assertion that troops can be eliminated by January 2021. After weeks of hypothesis about political change, the US Division of Protection issued a press launch on December 4, saying that the US African Command (AFRICOM) would "relocate the vast majority of personnel and property out of Somalia in early 2021." Withdrawal of floor…

the installation of the CNT, a victory for the military

The National Transitional Council was installed this weekend in Mali. This is the last part of the transition to be carried out after the military coup on 18 August. The appointments show an undeniable success for the military, although many voices were raised in protest of the composition of this council, introduced by the transitional authorities.…

The Tigray battle divides Ethiopian troops in Somalia

HALGAN, Somalia - The disaster within the Tigray area of Ethiopia has reportedly hit Ethiopian nationwide protection forces arduous serving in AMISOM, one thing that would observe the continuing mission to revive peace and stability within the Horn of Africa, which has struggled with insecurity for practically three many years. Ethiopia is likely one of the AMISOM-contributing nations, and it's estimated that over 4,000 troops are in Somalia for peacekeeping missions. It's also believed that near 1000 non-Amisom…