AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Darfur roadmap towards peace

Sudanese government and nine rebel groups signed an agreement on a roadmap towards ending the protracted conflict in the Darfur region. The Sudanese government and nine rebel groups signed an agreement on a roadmap towards ending the bloody conflict in the Darfur region https://t.co/wiJYNQSdPE — AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 28, 2019 The deal outlines…

Urbi et Orbi: Pontifex preys for Africa

Africa, in particular South Sudan and the problems of migration to Europe, have been at the heart of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi message this Christmas 2019. Pope Francis denounces "inhumane detention camps" for migrants in Christmas message https://t.co/F3wxP7AFXe pic.twitter.com/xtKrM9Deyj — The Hill (@thehill) December 25, 2019 The situqtion in South Sudan has given rise…

Burkina-Faso mourns victims of jihad

Thirty-five civilians, including 31 women, were killed on Tuesday in a jihadist attack in Arbinda, in the north of Burkina Faso, one of the deadliest tolls in the history of this Sahel country, which declared 48 hours of national mourning. Four soldiers and three gendarmes also perished, and “80 terrorists” and seven members of security…

EU calls Libyan to cease military actions

“In the light of the ongoing escalations in Libya, especially around Tripoli, the European Union reiterates its call on all Libyan parties to cease all military actions and resume the political dialogue. There is no military solution to the crisis in Libya. The only way to settle it must be a political one, negotiated on…

West Africa abandons colonial franc

West Africa’s monetary union has agreed with France to rename its CFA franc the Eco and cut some of the financial links with former metropole, ensuring the region’s common currency since its creation soon World War Two. EN DIRECT | Depuis Abidjan, conférence de presse avec @AOuattara_PRCI, Président de la République de Côte d’Ivoire. https://t.co/Y8RMZdEwet…

Somali: hotel attack claims lives

A car bomb explosion shuttered Somali town of Galkayo in the Mudug region, claiming lives of at least seven civilians, and wounding dozens, local authorities confirmed. Al-Shabaab takes responsibility for a Galkayo car bomb attack, killing at least 7 people https://t.co/cLnnFnOqD9 — Somali Guardian (@SomaliGuardian) December 22, 2019 The official said the driver intended to…

Barkhane: French troops neutralise militants

French troops neutralised 33 militants on in Mali near the border with Mauritania, French President Emmanuel Macron said. (Image: archive) Ce matin, grâce à l’engagement de nos troupes de la force Barkhane, nous avons pu neutraliser au Sahel trente trois terroristes, faire un prisonnier et libérer deux gendarmes maliens retenus en otage. Fier de nos soldats…

Burkina-Faso suffers «dramatic deterioration»

“In recent months we have seen continued and dramatic deterioration of the security situation in Burkina Faso”, said EU top diplomat Josep Borrell in the debate with Members of European Parliament durring December Plenary. Press releaseHuman Rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Burkina Faso: https://t.co/4ssopzXiKO — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) December 19, 2019 “I was reading…

Ankara seals military alliance with Tripoli

Turkey moved closer to military support for Tripoli internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) during the weekend when a bilateral deal that provides for a swift reaction force if requested by Fayez Al Sarraj administration was submitted to Turkish parliament. Turkey ready to give any military support Libya needs: Erdogan https://t.co/fwKx3EviD9 pic.twitter.com/KqJcDS06nH — Reuters…

Inates: IS claims attack in Niger

Islamic State terrorist group claims the attack on Inates miliatry camp in Niger close to Mali border. They have killed at least 71 soldiers in an offensive on a military base in western Niger – the deadliest in several years. 1)#ISIS claims yesterday's devastating raid targeting Nigerien forces at Inates military base in #Niger. Officials placed…