AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

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…

Sahel meeting in Paris postponed

Today at doorstep of the European Council in Brussels French President Macron announced the a postponement to early 2020 of a meeting of Sahel countries, he said. EN DIRECT | Déclaration du Président @EmmanuelMacron à l’ouverture du Conseil européen. https://t.co/ddDCQ9xgPm — Élysée (@Elysee) December 12, 2019 “I made the decision yesterday with President Issoufou to…

Abiy Ahmed receives Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the protracted conflict with Eritrea. Announced earlier in October, the Prize also honoured his mediation efforts in eastern Africa and the democratic reforms he has undertaken in his country, long ruled by authoritarian leaders. Ethiopia witnessed a tangible progress in the…

Projections of Tripoli destiny

“Naturally, the European Union does not have a plan to evacuate Tripoli. As you can imagine. We are not part of the conflict and I have no reference that such a thing will happen. Tripoli is a city of two million inhabitants and any fight on the streets of the city would be something really…