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two Commissioners are withdrawing from the work of formulating the results
In Guinea, there is still no official winner of the first round of the presidential election last Sunday. The Electoral Commission announced new partial preliminary results on Thursday night, but the figures for three constituencies are missing. The retiring Commissioners condemn "serious irregularities" in the counting procedure.…
the army secures Farabougou, the situation remains tense in the area
In Mali, the 3,000 inhabitants of Farabougou are no longer alone in their village, cut off from the world. Soldiers from the Malian army were able to set foot on Thursday at this locality in the center of the country, while jihadist fighters had banned entry for 17 days. This Friday morning, the Malian army gave some details about its intervention.…
FC Pyramids already in the big leagues
Three years ago, FC Pyramids wanted to shake the hierarchy beyond the Egyptian championship, that is, at the continental football level. Against the Moroccans from the sporting renaissance Berkane in the Confederation Cup final on Sunday 25 October in Rabat, the bet could already be a success.
At the Prince Moulay Abdallah…
Libya’s warring rivals signal nationwide ‘everlasting ceasefire’ at UN ceremony
Libya's fighters signed an settlement on "a everlasting ceasefire in all areas of Libya," the United Nations Assist Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stated in a Fb submit on Friday.
Following mediation led by UN envoy Stephanie Turco Williams this week, the Joint Army Fee reached 5 + 5, what the UN referred to as an "essential turning…
speech to the Nation of Felix Tshisekedi amid tensions with his prime minister
In the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi will speak to the nation this Friday. The meeting of the Council of Ministers, scheduled for today, has been postponed. Tensions are still high between the Cape for Change, its platform and the Front Commun pour le Congo, the political grouping of its predecessor and ally Joseph Kabila. This tension has intensified in the last two days following the boycott of three constitutional judges by the Prime Minister, the President of the Senate and the President of the National Assembly, all three…
for concern of the epidemic, Madagascar bans its skies to 9 European nations
A observe from the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM), revealed on Thursday night, now prohibits boarding to the Massive Island of passengers from 9 nations on the European continent (Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Ukraine) and Russia.
with our correspondent in Antanarivo, Laure…
empty chairman of UST and opposition parties at the 2nd National Inclusive Forum
In Chad, the second inclusive national forum convened by the government from 29 to 31 October to examine the constitution adopted in May 2018 is not unanimous. Several opposition political parties and the largest trade union center, UST, believe that this forum will only legitimize power without solving the real problems of the peoples.
with our correspondent in Ndjamena,
Most opposition political parties and some civil society associations indicate that the forum will not be inclusive because participation is not open…
The IMF warns donors of the risk of excessive debt in sub-Saharan Africa
The specter of excessive debt reappears for sub-Saharan Africa after the coronavirus pandemic. The International Monetary Fund has just sounded the alarm, urging donor countries to be "bold" about the debt wall that awaits Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa needs the next 3 years to revive their economies is huge. According to the IMF, it would require $ 890 billion in external funding for the countries of the region. This amount represents more than half of their total GDP. It will therefore return to massive borrowing to…
SNEL explains the reasons for the increase in power outages
Power outages exceed in Kinshasa. They have become more untimely and long-lasting. The national electricity company (SNEL) is facing huge power outages from Inga's hydropower dams. The work is therefore underway, but should not be completed quickly.
as reported from Kinshasa,
The river's waters are abundant, which should normally increase electricity production in this last quarter of the year, but if entire municipalities have been poorly served since the end of September, it is for technical reasons. Désiré Baleka,…
authorities confirm IS attacks
Tanzanian police have confirmed that the country has been the target of an Islamic State attack in the village of Kitaya on the border with Mozambique. The attack took place last week and killed several people. It was claimed by the Central African branch of the Islamic State.
Videos and photos show buildings on fire. The attackers shout "Allah Akbar" and split the neck of a lifeless man. The attack was claimed as early as October 15 by the Islamic State. What finally confirms the Tanzanian police. Simon Sirro Director…