Africa

One week ago, Congolese deputies fired Jeanne Mabunda, President of the National Assembly, and his office. But supporters of former President Joseph Kabila are attacking the procedure they consider to be troubled by corruption. as reported from Kinshasa, Sébastien NémethEnvelopes of 10 to 20,000 dollars and a total of a huge…

Third day of consciousness marketing campaign towards coronavirus pandemic within the public transport sector. The Ministry of Transport, which manages the operation, has invited drivers to require customers to put on masks earlier than boarding their autos. as reported from Nouakchott, Salem Mejbour SalemThe directions from…

In 2017, Bangassou was subjected to extreme violence that killed at least 140 more than 40,000 displaced people. For these elections, Bangassou is calm, but the vote is approaching some fears. as reported from Bangassou, Charlotte cossetMinusca patrols more regularly. Support for the electoral process is part of its mandate.…

The Sudanese army said on Wednesday that it was being transferred by Ethiopian armed forces in the border area and was subject to a suspension between the two countries. A press release shows that she has suffered from "loss of human life and materials". The clashes took place on the return of a Sudanese army patrol around…

Ten years in the past, the spark of the Arab Spring erupted in Tunisia, in Sidi Bouzid, a disadvantaged village within the heart of the nation the place Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on hearth. Ten years later, within the area, social anger has not died, fairly the other. And the well being disaster solely exacerbated the signs. Dozens of cities are demonstrating to demand the promised jobs and funding.…

Nigeria opened key border posts with Cameroon, Benin and Niger on Wednesday. The Abuja authorities introduced this within the afternoon. Nigeria closed its borders in August 2019, formally to cease smuggling and encourage native manufacturing. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianIt was the International Minister who made this…

Facebook announced on Tuesday that it had taken down three networks of fake accounts involved in mixed activities in Africa. These are two Russian networks and a French network. According to the social network, the people behind this French network are "close to the army" and acted in a coordinated way to influence the public.…

The European Union is positioning itself in relation to the disaster within the Tigray area of Ethiopia. Brussels will sanction Addis Ababa by suspending the fee of finances help. A choice that's a part of the decision for the 27 European international locations to finish hostilities. Involved concerning the deteriorating…

Because the virus appeared within the nation in March final 12 months, the variety of deaths because of the pandemic appears restricted, regardless of the robust unfold of it all through the territory. A scientific research performed by the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar with the Ministry of Well being reveals that 40% of the inhabitants has been contaminated with the virus.…

Following a decision by Félix Tshisekedi, the DRC takes new drastic measures to fight the coronavirus. On Tuesday night, the president decided to decide on a curfew across the entire national territory from this Friday. Now 22 of the country's 26 provinces are affected and the number of cases is exploding in the capital Kinshasa and in northern Kivu.…