AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Gbagbo released on conditions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague has ordered the release on conditions of former Cote d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo after he was cleared of charges of crimes against humanity. Judges agreed on to release the 73-year-old former leader and his aide Charles Ble Goude on condition that they live in a country which…

Egmont Royal Institute internship

Egmont Royal Institute for International relations offers paid internship opportunity: Education & Training Programme (Fr-Eng): Le Programme Education & Formation de l’Institut Egmont cherche à recruter un(e) stagiaire à Bruxelles pour une durée de 6 mois, débutant le 1er mars 2019. Le stage consistera en un soutien logistique et organisationnel du Programme Education & Formation, ainsi qu’en une participation…

Tanzania children victims of witchcraft

Tanzania has launched a manhunt for suspects in the abduction and murder of up to 10 children in January in cases believed to be linked to witchcraft and black magic, the home affairs minister said. Child killings in Njombe associated with witchcraft beliefs, says government https://t.co/rc7bg1qH1T pic.twitter.com/2qV0yUV7bn — TheCitizenTz (@TheCitizenTz) January 30, 2019 Officials in…

SA Kweneng city discovery

South Africa archaeologists have rediscovered an ancient lost city from around 1800 AD known as Kweneng using laser technology. Tomorrow Th. 30 Jan. seminar @ASCLeiden: Before Johannesburg; a newly discovered Tswana city from around AD 1800 (#Kweneng). Speaker Prof Karim Sadr @WitsUniversity https://t.co/8HeTdqUEJF — Jos Damen (@ASCLibrary) January 30, 2019 The researchers – who are with…

Cameroon masterpiece at BRAFA

Brussels Antiques & Fine Art Fair (BRAFA) traditionally presents a sophisticated collection of masterpieces of African art, and this year event reaffirms its excellence, sharing with art lovers rare, and mythic objects of authentic cultures. Doustar Gallery, Brussels displays an extraordinary 19th century piece of Cameroon art: Atwonzen, a beaded head, worn in ancient mysterious rituals by chiefs of Bamileke…

IS claims lives of 30 Nigeria military

Islamic State claims killings of 30 Nigerian military in an attack on January 26 in northeastern Borno state, a claim disputed by the Nigerian Army. A Nigerian Army spokesman said an attack on troops by insurgents in the Borno village of Logomani was repelled, and eight soldiers were hurt, none with life-threatening injuries. The information spread by…

Wikileaks video attributed to Tagbara attack

A video of the abuses presumably committed by Blue helmets the journalists from Agence France-Presse reporting from the Central African Republic (CAR) have noticed circulating since May 2018 #Centrafrique #Ippy (?) Collusions #UPC & Contingent #Mauritaniens @UN_CAR ? NovDéc 2018, Tuerie de masse #Tagbara (?). @parfait_onanga @Lacroix_UN @antonioguterres @anatolium @FaustinTouadera @aa_french @VOAAfrica @VOAFrench @RFIAfrique @dw_francais @bbcafrique @TV5MONDEAfrique pic.twitter.com/4T4kpx6nqO…

President Tshisekedi calls for “Congo for all”

Felix Tshisekedi called for national reconciliation while succeeding Joseph Kabila as Democratic Republic of Congo’s president, in a first democratic transfer of power in 59 years of independence. "We want to build a strong #Congo in its cultural #diversity. We will promote its development in peace and security. A Congo for each and everyone, where everybody…

Di Maio attacks French “colonialism” in Africa

Italian Ambassador in Paris Teresa Castaldo was summoned after Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio (pictured) accused France of creating poverty in Africa by exploiting it, and aggravating mass migration to Europe. France summons Italian envoy after Di Maio's comments on Africa https://t.co/aN6yTDdPAZ pic.twitter.com/BTHCPkLTD8 — Reuters (@Reuters) January 21, 2019 “If we have people who are leaving Africa now…

Zimbabwe Court orders to resume internet

Zimbabwe High Court ruled that the government exceeded its mandate in ordering an internet blackout during civilian protests last week, while the authorities blamed for the unrest the opposition politicians. #Zimbabwe court says internet shutdown during protests was illegal https://t.co/9A2GB37hv9 — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) January 21, 2019 In his interim ruling, High Court Judge Owen…