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Egypt’s Prime Minister gave his support
The diplomatic ballet continues in Tripoli. Following the visit of several European and then Algerian officials, Moustapha Madbouli, the Egyptian Prime Minister held talks on Tuesday, April 20, in Tripoli. This first trip since the installation of the new power aims to continue to normalize between the two countries. Cairo, strongly supported by Marshal Haftar, multiplies the gestures towards the new…
Sudan will now not boycott the state of Israel
The Sovereign Council and the Council of Ministers jointly repealed a 1958 law banning Sudanese from diplomatic and commercial relations with the Hebrew state. Another step in the rapprochement between the two countries.
Sixty-three years later, the boycott law disappears. This text forbade diplomatic and commercial relations, even indirect ones, with individuals or entities belonging to Israelis and even residents of Israel. Even the products were boycotted. Those who tried to break this law risked ten years in prison…
On the Togolese coasts eaten away by the sea
It is a phenomenon that has plagued the Togolese coast for several years: the sea is moving across the continent and across the sandy beaches of Togo. The swells turn into strong waves that crash into the coast and destroy it by swallowing everything, from house to coast. ”In cemeteries.
On the beaches, the remains of abandoned houses are legion. Sunken cemeteries leave some grave ruins. All this is visible after the harbor: a set of ruins belonging to families, some of which have gone far away and become tenants in their…
armed men attack a military base in
In the Ivory Coast, the military base N'Dotré was attacked in the municipality of Abobo, north of Abidjan. The attackers and Ivorian forces exchanged fire part of the night, leaving three dead and one injured, according to staff. The identity of the attackers is still unknown.
as reported from Abidjan, Sidy YansaneThe Ivorian…
oil production is shut down after emissions
In Libya, the National Petroleum Company declared a state of force majeure following an interruption in production and exports at one of the most important oil terminals in the eastern country. This time it is not the consequence of furious battles or strikes, but the lack of budget that upsets the insurgents of the oil sites.…
the opposition condemns a coup
Following the death of Idriss Deby and the establishment of a military council in Chad, a "transitional charter" providing for the repeal of the constitution was published for a few hours on the Presidency's website before its withdrawal. Sources close to CMT explain that this was not the correct version. On the opposition side, representatives of the main parties met this morning and they condemn a…
the blur surrounds the conditions of death
How did the Marshal of Chad die? According to the army, Idriss Déby died with his arms in his hand as he tried to fire up the frontline rebels for change and conformity in Chad. A hypothesis confirmed by our colleagues from Jeune Afrique. But the versions of the exact circumstances differ.
More than 24 hours after the…
Qatar denies allegations of financing Somalia via Fahad Yasin
DOHA - Qatar has denied allegations of funding for Somalia's government politicians through intelligence chief Fahad Yasin, arguing that the allegations are "unfounded and ridiculous" in what could again trigger fierce opposition in the country.
For decades, Doha has often been mentioned in Mogadishu's internal policies, but it has often blamed business rivals for "nurturing" propaganda in a way that jeopardizes her interests.
The allegations were made by former US Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz. Doha claims…
arrest of a former Minister of Education
A former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was arrested on Tuesday, April 20, in Brazzaville. An arrest at the request of the authorities in his country who suspect him of embezzlement of public funds.
as reported from Brazzaville, Loïca MartialWilly Bakonga, the outgoing Minister of Education of the…
Hawiye meeting in Mogadishu brings votes against Farmajo’s term
Hawiye meeting in Mogadishu casts votes against Farmajo's extension of charge
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A group of elders, former presidents, legislators and candidates in Somalia dismissed the recent decision by the House of Commons to add incumbent President Farmajo to another two years in office, a move that had also been the subject of international condemnation.
The notable people,…