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Sudan: Unexpected Turn as RSF Cancels Kenya Media Briefing Triggered by US Sanctions KHARTOUM, Sudan - In a dramatic twist, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a major Sudanese paramilitary unit, abruptly called off a highly anticipated press conference in Nairobi. The cancellation came in the wake of the United States hitting the RSF’s leadership with swingeing sanctions, barely allowing organizers time to catch their breath. The briefing was slated to unfold at the…

The newly elected president of the United States has some ambitious plans in mind, including a proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, seize control of the Panama Canal, and assert dominion over Greenland. Donald Trump, the president-elect, recently held an expansive press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. His primary focus was on economic rejuvenation and achieving what he calls the “greatness” of America. During this event, he elaborated on various economic pledges and underscored the importance of both…

With the presidential election in Tunisia approaching in October, there’s a palpable tightening of the reins on dissent, particularly within the media, warns Bassam Khawaja, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Human Rights Watch. He pointed out that at least five journalists find themselves incarcerated, simply for expressing their viewpoints. “This crackdown is systematically erasing criticism and stifling diverse opinions across Tunisia’s media landscape,” Khawaja noted. He elaborated that meaningful…

Somalia's Speaker Prohibits Press Conferences at Parliamentary Site Mogadishu, September 8, 2024 - Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, the Speaker of Somalia's House of the People, has enacted a sweeping ban on press conferences both within and around the parliamentary premises. This decision, unveiled last Friday, has ignited discussions surrounding the openness and accessibility of the media in Somalia. The announcement comes on the heels of heightened political strife, particularly after a recent press conference…

Six days after President Kaïs Saïed's decision to fire the head of government and suspend parliament's work, the country's leading political party, Ennahdha, is calling for a national dialogue but is also trying to exert pressure through a media campaign for the president to reconsider. his decision. as reported from Tunis,…

Laurent Gbagbo gave his first official announcement since returning to Côte d'Ivoire last Thursday, 17 June. In a statement, the former president said "to worry about the violence being waged in the country", referring to the clashes the day of his arrival between his supporters who came to welcome him at the airport and the forces in order. Throughout the day, the supporters spread tear gas around…

On the front page of the press in Kinshasa: Covid-19 reported bad news since the beginning of the week.

Algeria is waiting, on Sunday 13 June, for the results of the legislative elections on Saturday. We work towards the participation of about 30% of about 24 million voters, the lowest number of legislative elections in at least twenty years, in Algeria. With our special correspondent in Algiers, Magali LagrangeThe early…

The newspapers this week centered on the siege in Ituri and northern Kivu, these two provinces within the jap a part of the nation which are characterised by insecurity.La Prospérit, the every day newspaper, reads: "The FCC notes the siege!" For this newspaper, the President of the Republic didn't go away the location of Ituri and North Kivu below a besieged state Joseph Kabila's FCC detached. Patriotism compels, emphasizes…

"Insecurity and terrorism in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The last assault in the air! It is on the front page of La République. Dagbladet reminds that "Many guesses have raised the issue of uncertainty in the eastern part of the country in recent days". According to fellow Republicans, Félix Tshisekedi is assured of solid support from Washington, which has resumed military cooperation with Kinshasa and now considers the ADF to be terrorists. "For those familiar with the US modus operandi, the newspaper…