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RHDP is getting ready for the legislative election
In Côte d'Ivoire, while the political dialogue, which began with the Ouattara-Bédié meeting, seems to have marked time, the ruling party is already looking at the legislative election. The latter, originally scheduled for December, should be postponed for several months to take place during the first quarter, Alassane Ouattara said two weeks ago. This Monday, November 30, Abidjan, the director of the…
The World Bank predicts declining growth for 2020
In the Central African Republic, the World Bank released its annual report on Monday, November 30. In 2019, growth slowed slightly to 3.1%, but remained good compared with the countries in the region. However, the outlook for 2020 is much worse ... The World Bank predicts zero or even negative growth of up to 1.2% for 2020.
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On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby seized energy in Chad
On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby ascended to the best workplace after a coup that overthrew Hissène Habré. It has now been 30 years since Idriss Déby, promoted to the rank of marshal final summer season, on the helm of Chad. Regardless of political protests, his regime seems to be firmly established. Its document on the institutional stage is the topic of debate.…
Karim Tabbou’s trial for damage to army morale has begun
In Algeria, the trial of Karim Tabbou opened on Monday after several shootings. The president of the small unapproved opposition party UDS and one of the Hirak figures appeared freely before the Koléa court. He is accused of undermining the morale of the army.
The prosecutor demanded three years in prison and a fine of 100,000…
Justice upholds Shell’s conviction to compensate Ejama-Ebubu community
Nigerian justice has confirmed the conviction of the Anglo-Dutch hydrocarbon giant Shell to $ 467 million in damages for an oil spill caused in 1970.
This could be the last end of a lengthy trial. It comes after several years of legal struggle, a victory for the Ejama-Ebubu community in Rivers State in Nigeria, which will thus…
AIDS to no longer be a public threat to S.Africa until 2030: President
South Africa is likely to end AIDS as a threat to public health by 2030, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1.
"While we have reduced the number of deaths and new infections, we are still far from reaching the target we set in 2016 of achieving a 75% reduction in HIV infections by 2020. If we succeed, we are likely to end the AIDS public health threat by 2030." ', he wrote in his weekly newsletter.
"Tomorrow we will join people around the world to mark World AIDS…
Kenya expresses ‘deep remorse’ after Somalia expels envoy
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Kenyan authorities says it regrets the "unlucky" transfer by Somalia to expel Ambassador Lieutenant Normal (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo from the nation over alleged interference within the upcoming elections.
Via the Ministry of International Affairs, the Kenyan authorities famous that it has not but obtained any official notification from the Federal Republic of Somalia.
“This motion is allegedly based mostly on unsubstantiated allegations, particularly; "Continued interference in Somalia's inner…
Street blast wounds 5 Kenyan cops close to Somalia
NAIROBI - 5 Kenyan cops have been significantly injured on Sunday in a roadblock in Mandera County alongside the Kenya-Somali border.
Rono Bunei, the northeastern regional commander who confirmed the assault, mentioned the victims have been escorting shuttle buses operating between Mandera and Nairobi.
Bunei mentioned two of the cops are in steady situation whereas three are in life-threatening conditions and have been rushed to the native hospital.
Bunei mentioned the most recent assault got here after the shuttle…
The College of Kenya’s attacking grasp commits suicide
NAIROBI, Kenya - Tanzanian citizen Rashid Charles Mbereso, who was sentenced to life in jail for his position within the 2015 Garrisa College assault that claimed the lives of greater than 140 college students, dedicated suicide on Sunday, officers stated.
Mbereso, 26, used a rope to hold himself in his cell block within the Kamiti Most jail within the Kenyan capital Nairobi, police stated in a press release.
He was a psychiatric affected person on medicine and infrequently donated with different prisoners, the…
Ethiopia’s Abiy enjoys victory, says Tigrayan chief struggle
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised his troops on Monday for his or her victory over a rebellious northern motion, however the chief of Tigraian forces mentioned they had been nonetheless opponents in concern of a protracted guerrilla battle.
The almost month-long struggle has killed lots of and doubtless hundreds of individuals, despatched refugees to Sudan, embedded Eritrea and provoked rivalry amongst Ethiopia's numerous ethnic teams.
Federal forces captured Tigray's capital Mekelle over the…