“The peace agreement initialled today between the civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan and the Sudan Revolutionary Front signifies an important milestone for the ongoing democratic and economic transition of Sudan. reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on the peace agreement in Sudan. Statement by @JosepBorrellF on the peace agreement in Sudan🇸🇩…
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Burundi demands $43bn reparations for colonialism
Burundi wishes Belgium and Germany to pay $43 billion in reparations for harm done during decades of colonial rule. The move follows similar calls for compensation by the Democratic Republic of Congo after Belgian King Philippe in June offered his “deepest regrets” over his nation’s colonial past in the Congo. Le roi Philippe exprime au…
Cote d’Ivoire President Ouattara aims at re-election
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara,78, will seek re-election in October this year after his proposed successor, former Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, died last month. J’ai la conviction, que par l'engagement et le travail de toutes les forces vives de la Nation, dans l'union et la paix, nous parviendrons Ă bâtir pour nous-mĂŞmes et pour…
Harare in lockdown amid public discontent
Zimbabwe’s two main cities – Harare and Bulawayo – have been in lockdown since July 31, Friday, patrolled by the secuiry forces in an attempt of government to prevent protests called by activists over corruption and rapidly degrading economic situation, causing unprecedented hardships. Businesses were shut and streets deserted in Zimbabwe’s two main cities on…
Taiwan-Somaliland diplomatic ties
Taiwan and the African region of Somaliland, which claims independence, will establish representative offices in each other’s capitals, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on July 8. Till present Taiwan has formal diplomatic ties with 15 countries because of pressure from the Communist China, which considers the island to be an integral part of its territory…
Guterres on foreign interference in Libya
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council on July 8 that the conflict in Libya has entered a new phase “with foreign interference reaching unprecedented levels.” U.N. chief warns foreign interference in Libya conflict at 'unprecedented levels' https://t.co/TKCGIJL0gm — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) July 9, 2020 “The conflict has entered a new phase with…
France calls for Mali opposition leader release
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on July 8 called for the release of Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse (pictured), who has been held hostage by suspected Islamist militants since March. #Mali : "La France dit son indignation devant la situation faite Ă monsieur SoumaĂŻla CissĂ©, un leader de l'opposition pris en otage depuis trois…
Portugal takes control of Dos Santos shares
The Portuguese government took control of a stake held by Angolan investor Isabel dos Santos in Efacec Power Solutions SGPS SA as it attempts to help the manufacturer find a new shareholder, Bloomberg news agency reports. The daughter of late President of Angola Eduardo dos Santos, often named as the “richest woman of Africa” complained…
Ghent removes Leopold II bust
Belgium city of Ghent removed a bust of King Leopold II from one of the city parks, in a symbolic gesture aligned with the celebration of 60 years of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the former colony. Na 90 jaar werd vandaag de buste van Leopold II eindelijk weggehaald uit het Zuidpark….
Belgium King appologies for Colonial past
Here is the letter that Belgium King Philippe sent to the Congolese president, FĂ©lix Tshisekedi, as part of the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sovereign expresses “deep regrets” there. (Translation from original in French): https://twitter.com/afpafrica/status/1277855838212947968?s=21 “On this sixtieth anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of…
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