Ebola fighters under attack

World Health Organization (WHO) said it feared continued “intense transmission” of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where deaths from a nine-month-old epidemic is 994 and expected to exceed 1,000 within hours. The WHO plans to introduce an unlicensed new Ebola vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson, in addition to a Merck vaccine…

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Ethiopia.: Pastoralists killed in Sitti

Eleven civilians, the majority of whom cattle farmers (agropastoralists), were killed by members of the Afar regional state special forces, Mustefa Omer, president of Somali regional state confirmed to Addis Standard. The incident occurred in Sitti zone, Somali region of Ethiopia,  in Madane Kebele, Earlier several individuals with family ties in the area presumed that the civilians were…

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African Union imposes Sudan power transfer

The African Union (AU) demanded Sudan’s military to hand over power to a civilian-led transitional authority within 60 days. #BREAKING African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to hand power to civilians: statement pic.twitter.com/fAiUMrF7KG — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 1, 2019 In a statement, the AU said it noted “with deep regret” that…

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Pope for aid to migrants in Libya

Pope Francis has appealed for the evacuation of women, children and sick migrants trapped in Libyan detention centers as soon as possible, through humanitarian corridors. During his Regina Coeli prayer, the Pontiff said the refugees’ situation, “which is already very serious, has become even more dangerous due to the ongoing conflict.” Pope appeals for evacuation…

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Red Cross leaves Tripoli

Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (@ICRC) in Libya left Tripoli, according to their own statement on the Twitter micro blog page. “We didn’t want to leave. But as fighting intensified, we couldn’t stand it. We were scared we would be hit by a shell, so we left. We didn’t bring anything.” Escalating…

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Zintan military moving to Tripoli

The launch of the second phase of the battle for Tripoli, has been reported by the local portal Al-Wasat. The spokesman for the General Command, Major General Ahmad Al-Mismari, announced that “the commander of the western military zone, Major General Idris Madi, is heading a large force from the city of Zintan under the Tripoli liberation…

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UK aid worker killed in Nigeria

A British woman and a Nigerian man were shot dead, and three others were abducted by kidnappers. #NIGERIA: British 🇬🇧 aid worker was among 2 people #killed in armed attack at resort in #Kaduna state, Fri 19 Apr. Faye #Mooney, 29, working for NGO @MercyCorps, was at Kajuru Castle in Kajuru LGA when suspected kidnappers attacked…

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Tajani stands for Marshall Plan for Africa

Concluding his two and a half year term, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani reiterates his proposal of the Marshal Plan for Africa. The European Union  should work with African partners to address the root causes of migration flows, Tajani insists. The president repeatedly proposed a “true Marshall Plan” to become a part of…

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Battle for Tripoli ongoing

The fighting intensified on April 20 at the gates of Tripoli (pictured) after the forces loyal to the National Unity Government (GNA) announced an “attack phase” against Marshal Khalifa Haftar‘s troops set to liberate the Libyan capital from terrorist groups. En Libye, les combats redoublent au sud de Tripoli après une contre-offensive https://t.co/5p9GJtLrlS pic.twitter.com/bwcqgDZ8Ec — Le…

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Franco-Italian alliance for cease-fire in Libya

Italy and France have intensified efforts to end conflict in Libya, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Rome on April 19. Rencontre à Rome @ItalyMFA avec mon collègue Enzo #Moavero. Dialogue étroit sur les sujets européens et bilatéraux. Discussion approfondie sur la #Libye. Nous partageons le…

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