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Libyan-bound Turkish cargo ship captured by Haftar forces

Putschist General Khalifa Haftar's forces claimed late Monday that they had intercepted a Turkish ship flying a Jamaican flag on its way to the port of Misrata in western Libya. Turkey is the main foreign supporter of the internationally recognized government of the National Accord (GNA) in the West, which has been fighting the Haftar-led East Libyan National Army (LNA) for years. LNA spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari said the commercial cargo ship, the Mabrouka, had a crew of 17, including nine Turkish…

20,000 international forces stay in Libya, says UN envoy Williams

Twenty thousand international fighters and mercenaries stay in Libya regardless of a ceasefire and a prolonged arms embargo, the UN envoy to the nation stated Wednesday, calling the scenario a "surprising violation of Libyan sovereignty." Forces loyal to the UN-recognized Nationwide Accord (GNA) authorities primarily based in Tripoli and people of Putchist Common Khalifa Haftar formally agreed to a ceasefire in October. The settlement states that each one army items and armed teams should withdraw from…

opponent Bobi Wine under fire from security forces

In Uganda, presidential candidate Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, had to cancel his campaign yesterday, Tuesday 1 December. His vehicle came under fire from security forces. Two members of his campaign team were also injured. Opponent of President Yoweri Museveni appeals to the Electoral Commission. He…

Ethiopian forces launch offensive against Tigray’s capital Mekelle: diplomat, Tigray’s forces leader

Ethiopian government forces launched an offensive to capture the regional capital of Mekelle in the rebellious northern Tigray region on Saturday, a diplomat said in direct contact with residents and the leader of Tigray's forces. Debretsion Gebremichael, leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), told Reuters in a text message that Mekelle was under "heavy bombardment". The Ethiopian military uses artillery in the attack, he said in a subsequent text message. The diplomat said explosions…

Tigray forces claim rocket fire at the Eritrean capital

This is perhaps a major step in the conflict that has now plagued Ethiopia against the dissident province of Tigray in the north of the country for twelve days. The Tigray People's Liberation Front, TPLF, claimed this Sunday, November 15, for rocket fire targeting the capital, Eritrea, on Saturday. By accusing him of collaborating with the Ethiopian forces.…

Ethiopia formally declares battle on Tigray forces

The province of Tigray is situated in northern Ethiopia, on the border with Eritrea. The offensive was launched by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday evening to Wednesday, November 4, to regain management of the province that desires to secede. An offensive that he intends to proceed. All communication continues to be reduce with Tigray. Tough for the time being to ascertain an evaluation…

what are the forces involved?

It has been more than 24 hours since the Ethiopian government launched an offensive against the province of Tigray, 700 kilometers north of the capital Addis Ababa. Tensions had been rising for several weeks between Tigray and the federal government following the province's attempted secession in early September. The government qualifies the provincial authorities as criminals and intends to regain…

Guillaume Soro calls on the defense and security forces

The task continues between the Ivorian power and its resistance. This Wednesday night, former rebel leader Guillaume Soro in exile in Paris called on the Defense and Security Forces to "act". While several opposition leaders are under house arrest, he said he was ready to proceed with the "transition". With our special…

deployment of security forces and arrests of opponents

Since the announcement on Tuesday morning of the re-election of Alassane Ouattara with more than 94% of the vote, according to preliminary figures from the Electoral Commission, new steps have been taken in the political opposition. The homes of several opponents were especially surrounded by the security forces. And this Wednesday morning, the tension has not abated.…

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