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A year ago, Brice Laccruche Alihanga, former chief of staff of President Ali Bongo, was arrested and then jailed in Libreville Central Prison for embezzlement of public funds and money laundering. With him also fell more than a dozen former ministers, deputies and other senior officials. Seized by Laccruche Alihanga's lawyer, the UN working group against arbitrary detention calls for the release of him…

Madaxweynaha DG Puntland Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni oo ka muuqatay Caro (Xanaaq) uu ka qaaday go’aamo marar kala duwan uu kasoo saaray xakameynta diidmada lacagta oo aan dhaqangelin ayaa digniin cusub soosaaray. Deni ayaa amar cusub kusoo rogay ganacsatada gaar ahaan Shirkadaha bixiya adeegga lacagaha la isugu diro, waxa uu xadiday qiimaha ugu yar, isaga oo ka dhigay in aan la adeegsan Karin wax ka yar $10 si loo socodsiiyo Shillin Soomaaliga. Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni ayaa sheegay in marar kala duwan maamulkiisu uu…

Félix Tshisekedi received on Saturday, December 26 in Kinshasa, Moïse Katumbi and Jean-Pierre Bemba. Until then, these two heavyweights in the Congolese political landscape sided with the opposition. Just after the announcement of the end of the coalition that linked Félix Tshisekedi to Joseph Kabila, in early December, Moïse Katumbi and Jean-Pierre Bemba gave their support to the current President of the Republic. Moïse Katumbi and Jean-Pierre Bemba arrived in Kinshasa on Saturday without a drum or trumpet. The two…

The tenors of the Senegalese struggle can no longer suffer the consequences of Covid-19 without significant help from the state. In front of the press, on Saturday, December 26, they condemned the limited financial means for this discipline, royal sport in this country. They demand the reopening of the wrestling season and financial support from the state.…

On August 23, 2020, a mutiny broke out in Farafangana Prison on the southeast coast of Madagascar. Of the 336 incarcerated prisoners, 88 managed to escape after bringing down a dilapidated fencing wall. It was impossible for the prison staff to prevent escape: that day only three of the seven planned guards were present, and a hunt was organized at short notice in the city. During the catch, police…

About 7.5 million Nigerian voters are expected to vote in the presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, December 27. The 26,000 polling stations opened around 8 a.m. with a slight delay, and about thirty candidates are running to succeed Mahamadou Issoufou. Mohamed Bazoum, from the ruling Nigerian Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), is one of 30 candidates to run in the first round on Sunday.…

The heads of state of Central Africa met on Saturday, December 26, at a video conference to discuss the Central African Republic, just before the presidential election, as they urged voters to "go massively to the polls". In its final press release, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), which met on the initiative of Congo-Brazzaville, also condemned "with the greatest energy" the…

Having a drink at the end of a long day or to celebrate an occasion is a joy for many. However, it becomes an issue when one drink casually turns into two, three, or maybe even four—and on a regular basis. According to the CDC, moderate alcohol consumption for women is defined as having up to one drink per day. For men, it's up to two drinks. Keep in mind, though, this isn't intended as an average over several days. Those who drink 8-15 drinks per week (or more) are considered heavy drinkers, and this lifestyle can lead…

For many of us, the first thing we think about when we wake up is coffee. Whether you prefer it hot or cold, it's the beverage that is synonymous with morning and the start of a fresh day. While the first thing that comes to mind upon our first sip is the benefits of coffee (hello, focus!), we tend to forget that there may be some negative side effects of consuming this caffeinated beverage every day. To get the whole picture, we asked dietitians all about the side effects of drinking coffee every day—both the positives…

American's relationship with tea has always been complex, to say the least. From dumping it into the Boston Harbor to downing it at a BBQ on a hot summer day, our take on the beverage is truly ever-evolving. And with the staggering number of tea options on the market today, it can be difficult to know which to gravitate towards, and which to avoid at all costs. Especially avoiding the unhealthiest tea on the planet. We spoke to nutritionist Ella Davar, RD, CDN, and asked her one simple question: What is the single…