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The latest disagreements over reaching a compromise to hold elections in Libya in December threaten the roadmap on the way to finally ending a decade of chaos in the war-torn country, analysts say. Seventy-five delegates from the war-torn North African country aired their differences at crazy rallies in Geneva last week. But despite an extra day of unplanned talks, they remain divided over when to hold elections, what elections to hold and on what constitutional grounds - a blockade that threatens to…

More than 150 people became ill after swimming in the sea on Sunday, in Ténès, on the Mediterranean coast, 200 kilometers west of Algiers. Many families had gathered on Sunday 4 July on the beach in Ténès on the Mediterranean coast for the opening of the summer season. By the end of the afternoon, dozens of swimmers began…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi is a guest of RFI this Wednesday 7 July. He returns to the various areas of the African continent where the number of refugees is increasing. Concerned about the growing number of internally displaced people, especially in the Sahel, he calls for an increase in political solutions to resolve the conflicts that cause these population movements. .

Muqdisho (Axadle) – Waxgaradka beesha Ebakar-gaab Macalin Dhiblaawe oo ka mid ah beesha Waceysle ee Abgaal maanta shir jaraa’id ku qabtay Caasimadda Muqdisho ayaa ka horyimid saami qeybsiga xildhibaanada baarlamaanka federaalka Soomaaliya ee beeshooda. Kuraastaan ay beesha Ebakar-gaab Macallin cabashada ka qabto waxay deegaan doorashadoodu tahay magaalada Dhuusamareeb ee Galmudug,…

Addis Ababa (Axadle) – Wasiirka waraabka dalka Masar ayaa sheegay in Isniintii uu ka helay ogeysiis rasmi ah dalka Itoobiya, kaas oo ku saabsan in ay bilaabeen buuxinta kaydka biyo-xidheenka weyn ee loo yaqaan GERD sanadkii labaad. Masar ayaa dhinaceeda ku wargalisay Ethiopia diidmado qayaxan oo ay ka qaadatay talaabadan, taas oo ay u aragto mid khatar ku ah xasiloonida gobolka. Wasiirka waraabka Maxamed Cabdel Aty ayaa bayaan ku sheegay diidmada…

Malaya Justice issued an international arrest warrant on Monday, July 5, against Karim Keïta, a former deputy and son of ex-president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. He is wanted as part of the investigation into the disappearance of a Malian journalist Birama Touré just over five years ago. For five years, the investigations had really not progressed. The case has accelerated in particular thanks to judicial…

In Benin, this Tuesday, July 7, was the first day of the Economic Crimes Tribunal (CRIET) court for the mayor of Abomey-Calavi, the second most important municipality in the south after Cotonou. Georges Bada, an influential member of the Patrice Talon majority, is on trial for a land planning case. He is charged with "abuse of office, fraud and criminal association". With him 28 co-defenders including…

Salaam Somali Bank offers free microfinance to small businesses MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Salaam Somali Bank (SSB) provided free microfinance to small businesses in the country's capital as part of the annual Grand Pleasure program designed to boost culture and rival economy. On Monday July 5, the Bank's branch at Km-5 in Mogadishu offered free microfinance to resident traders, including women,…

Ethiopia closes embassies around the world amid Tigray conflict ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the country would close more than half of its embassies and consulates around the world, adding that the move was aimed at "saving costs" amid the financial crisis in the Horn of Africa country. Africa. During his briefing in parliament on Monday, Ahmed, who took office in 2018,…

Northeastern State rejects extension of hydrocarbon authorization deadlines MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Northeastern State regional government has categorically rejected an extension of the authorization deadlines for hydrocarbons, which was issued by the Somali Petroleum Authority who is domiciled in Mogadishu. Over the past two years, the quest for control over mineral resources has intensified…