AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

EU commends ECOWAS for Guinea-Bissau committement

The decision taken by the Heads of State and of Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to recognise the victory of Umaro Sissoco Embalo at the second round of presidential elections of December 2019 brings an end to a prolonged post-electoral stalemate which was detrimental to the stability of the country….

COVID19: Ghana eased restrictions

In Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo lifted a three-week lockdown in its two main cities, where non-essential businesses reopened. Akufo-Addo said the decision was made based on improved tracing of the disease, and to “protect the economy”. Ghana, Burkina Faso test easing of epidemic restrictions https://t.co/SJ7e4ptl5h — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) April 23, 2020 THe move to…

Libya: Borrell calls for humanitarian truce

“On Libya, it is sad to say that the situation does not improve. Neither international appeals, nor the threat of the spread of coronavirus, have managed to stop the warring parties from fighting. The fighting continues and is even increasing” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said in his opening remarks at the press conference…

COVID19: Nigeria prisons relief

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the chief judge to free prisoners who have been awaiting trial for six years or more for relief of the overcrowded cells as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, a spokesman said on April 21. Buhari asks Nigeria's chief judge to free prisoners because of coronavirus https://t.co/GTYcE3oF9n — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…

EU concerns over Mozambique security

The EU Council today adopted conclusions on Mozambique, reiterating the EU’s availability to support the country in the steps needed to address the current situation. .@EUCouncil adopted conclusions on #Mozambique The EU: ➡️ supports Peace & National Reconciliation Agreement➡️ stresses importance of disarmament, demobilisation & reintegration➡️ is concerned about the situation in Cabo Delgado province…

Lesotho PM «dignified retirement»

Government of the Kigndom of Lesotho has agreed that Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, will resign without any further delay. Maseribane says there was a clear agreement about dignified exit of Prime Minister Tom Thabane in July. #Lesotho #LesothoCrisis pic.twitter.com/33J5zducdD — KhayelihleKhumalo-James Jnr (@KhayaJames) April 20, 2020 The…

COVID19: SA faces Lesotho unrest

South Africa will engage in talks to restore calm in Lesotho on April 20 after Prime Minister Thomas Thabane sent soldiers and armoured vehicles onto the streets of Maresu on April 18 to restore order against “rogue national elements”. The latest upheaval follows Thabane’s decision to suspend parliament without consultation over the COVID-19 pandemic. Last…

DRC escape of Ebola patient

The Democratic Republic of Congo was two days away from announcing the end of the world’s second-largest Ebola epidemic when a new chain of infection was discovered on April 10, following more than seven weeks without a new case. Since then, health authorities have sought to contain any renewed spread of infections. But on April…

#COVID19: Zimbabwe mines to continue extractions

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa extended a lockdown from 19 april by two weeks to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, but the measure does not concern mining companies, which are going to contintue their activities. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday extended a lockdown to contain the spread of the new coronavirus by two…

Boko Haram prisoners death mystery

In Chad, 44 suspected members of the Islamist militants Boko Haram have been found dead following a recent arrest. Coroners said they suspect that the prisoners ingested a substance which causeed breathing complications, and heart failure. Coroners suspect the Boko Haram prisoners ingested a substance that caused heart and breathing complications.https://t.co/reyWEXZ6JR — DW News (@dwnews)…