Malawi’s Constitutional Court has today ordered new Presidential elections. Chronology of #Malawi presidential election annulment 👉 May 2019: Incumbent Peter Mutharika declared the winner after beating runner-up Lazarus Chakwera by 159,000 votes 👉 Aug 2019: Opposition challenges election citing fraud, abuse of state resources, biased state media pic.twitter.com/DqWLSBYDLm — The Observer (@observerug) February 3, 2020…
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Sudan lions project call for help
The pictures of the starving lions trapped in the Sudanese Al Qurashi Family Park Zoo have made headlines around the world. Weary, malnourished lions lied on the ground in a zoo enclosure in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, their bones protruding under their skin: the disturbing images from a private zoo park posted online have evoked…
Isabel dos Santos to sue press
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos said she was launching legal action against a consortium of journalists and its media partners over the publication of thousands of documents about her business empire, Reuters reports. Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos said on Monday she was launching legal action against a consortium of journalists and its media partners…
Sahel: France hopes US stays
France hopes the United States will not diminish support for French military operations in West Africa, where jihadist groups affiliated with Islamic State and Al-Qaeda are increasing their activities. France urges U.S. to stay in fight against Islamists in Africa's Sahel https://t.co/gafnu6QPGw — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) January 28, 2020 Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian made…
Libya LNA shuts down oil exports
The Libyan National Oil Corporation will lose $55 million daily due to shutting down oil shipment at ports, RIA Novosti reported, citing a statement by the company. Crude, disrupted. Libya stands to lose more than 1 million bpd as unrest cripples oil production. With almost all major fields (El Sharara, El Feel) and pipelines shut…
Сameroon soldiers on trial for homicide
Cameroonian military accused in homicide of two women and two children face justice after the incident caused wave of indignation worldwide. The trial started today behind closed doors, media reports. Cameroonian soldiers go on trial over shooting of women and children#Cameroon https://t.co/sPNXztMEb4 — Gulf-Times (@GulfTimes_QATAR) January 21, 2020 Government and army officials initially qualified the…
EU comitted to Sahel
The EU Foreign affairs Council exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Sahel and the role the EU can play as leading partner in the region. The debate has been centred on ways to increase the impact of the EU’s actions supporting security, stability and development. The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell…
Michel statement on Libya
“I would like to thank Chancellor Merkel, and the organisers of today’s conference, for your tireless work at this critical moment in the Libyan crisis” reads the statement of the EU Council president Charles Michel, issued after the Berlin Conferenece on Libya, which took place on Sunday, January 19. Libyans want peace. That is at…
Berlin conference on Libya failed
Concluding Berlin conference on Libya, German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered an insight into the problems the diplomacy faced, while attempting to bring opposing parities at the table for talks. Negotiators were unable to bring the opposing parties to the table, Merkel said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the #LibyaConference. Negotiators were…
EU defence ministers to visit Sahel
The French Defence minister Florence Parly (pictured) expected to arrive to the Sahel on Sunday January 19 with her counterparts from Estonia, Sweden and Portugal, the countries ready to support Barkhane’s trooops in the fight against jihadist armed groups. “I am going to the Sahel on Sunday, I will be accompanied by the Swedish Minister…
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