A woman and her child were confirmed with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu region this week, which outlines new challenges in defeating the outbreak. Health officials expressed their concerns that the latest cases were registered more than 700 km south from the initial epicenter of the outbreak . A mother and…
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Zimbabwe protests stemmed
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party – the leading opposition force in Zimbabwe gave up to government pressure, calling off a street protest planned for August 16. The Police this morning have locked down central Harare clearly determined to prevent peaceful protest against corruption, incompetence and abuse of power. #Zimbabwe Anyone who thinks this regime is…
Mali: Barkhane operation continues
The French General Staff informed about an operation carried out from 25 July to 3 August 2019 in Mali by Barkhane and the Malian Armed Forces, underlining “the ability and determination of the Malian soldiers to fight alongside Barkhane“. L’état-major français communique sur une opération menée du 25 juillet au 3 août 2019 au #Mali par #Barkhane…
Nigeria Shia leader granted sick leave to India
The banned pro-Iranian Shia Muslim group leader Ibrahim Zakzaky (66) has been granted medical leave to India by a Nigerian Court after spending more than three years in custody. A Ibrahim Zakzaky supporters have been protesting on the streets of the capital, Abuja, for months calling for his release, insisting that he has suffered two minor strokes and is losing…
Libya: dozens killed in Murzuq airstrike
More than 30 individuals have been killed in an air strike on the southern Libyan oasis town of Murzuq in the historic region of Fezzan, populated mostly by Dawada people, but also by Tuareg. (Image above: illustration). Heavy clashes yesterday in #Murzuq between local tribal armed groups with reports of 8 people killed so far. A peace treaty was…
Sudan military and civilians reached agreement
Military rulers and the main opposition coalition of Sudan reached an agreement paving the way for a new transitional government, the African Union announced on August 3, after protracted crisis negotiations following the fall of decades long leader Omar al-Bashir (1993 -2019). #Sudan's military rulers and the main opposition coalition reached an agreement paving the…
EU supports transition in Sudan
“The EU continues to support the African Union and Ethiopian mediation efforts and calls on the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) to set aside their differences and swiftly reach agreement to pave the way for a civilian-led transition in Sudan“ reads the statement by the Spokesperson of the European External…
EU reminds Libya humanitarian law obligation
“An attack on a field hospital this weekend on the Airport Road cost the lives of four doctors and one paramedic and injured eight medical personnel. A school in Al-Alamain was also hit. Such civilian infrastructure is protected under international law. We remind all parties of their obligation to uphold international humanitarian law and we…
EU expresses solidarity with Nigeria in aftermath of Badu massacre
More than 60 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire at a funeral procession in Borno state, Nigeria. It is unfortunate what happened in Badu Village Unit under Nganzai LGA of Borno State. #BokoHaram killed over 60 villagers coming from a burial. This is coming at a time the State…
Tshisekedi shares cabinet with Kabila
Felix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila reached an agreement to share the main security Presidentand economic cabinet posts between their two coalitions of Democratic Republic of Congo, the sources familiar with the negotiations said. 🇨🇩 #RDC Six mois après son investiture de Felix #Tshisekedi a composé à 95% son gouvernement. Le président #Tshisekedi a rencontré…
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