🇧🇫 Protest for "more security" after deadly attack in the east of Burkina Faso
A number of thousands of people demonstrated Wednesday in Diapaga, in eastern Burkina Faso, to demand "more security", three days after a deadly attack on a neighboring town whose death toll remains unknown.
On Sunday, suspected jihadists attacked the town of Partiaga, in this province, killing several people, according to residents and a security source. According to residents, the Burkinabe armed forces abandoned the town before the attack.
Wednesday's demonstration aims to "denounce the inaction of the authorities during the Partiaga tragedy and demand protection and more security for all," according to protesters. "We are citizens of Burkina Faso and we cannot be left at the mercy of the terrorist hordes," they added.
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A number of thousands of people demonstrated Wednesday in Diapaga, in eastern Burkina Faso, to demand "more security", three days after a deadly attack on a neighboring town whose death toll remains unknown.
On Sunday, suspected jihadists attacked the town of Partiaga, in this province, killing several people, according to residents and a security source. According to residents, the Burkinabe armed forces abandoned the town before the attack.
Wednesday's demonstration aims to "denounce the inaction of the authorities during the Partiaga tragedy and demand protection and more security for all," according to protesters. "We are citizens of Burkina Faso and we cannot be left at the mercy of the terrorist hordes," they added.
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🇲🇷 Mauritania president said they are not inviting Wagner group
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani says his government has no plans to invite mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group to help in the fight against Islamist insurgents. "It's simply not the case, we are a sovereign country and will remain so," Ghazouani told.
He also denied being approached by the Wagner group, but said he would not judge neighbouring countries with ties to the group. "We hope that these partnerships are effective and that if the aims are achieved that it is done with respect to human rights," he said.
Countries in the Sahel region, including Mauritania's neighbour Mali, are using fighters from Wagner to fight a Jihadist insurgency.
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Mauritanian President Mohamed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani says his government has no plans to invite mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group to help in the fight against Islamist insurgents. "It's simply not the case, we are a sovereign country and will remain so," Ghazouani told.
He also denied being approached by the Wagner group, but said he would not judge neighbouring countries with ties to the group. "We hope that these partnerships are effective and that if the aims are achieved that it is done with respect to human rights," he said.
Countries in the Sahel region, including Mauritania's neighbour Mali, are using fighters from Wagner to fight a Jihadist insurgency.
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🇬🇭🇨🇳 Ghana's finance ministry told that debt talks with China are "cordial and fruitful"
Ghana's finance ministry said on Thursday that a Chinese delegation had ended a three-day visit to discuss Ghana's request for the restructuring of the $1.9 billion debt it owes China.
The ministry said in a statement that the Chinese delegation came to Accra ahead of an upcoming Ghanaian mission to China and that discussions had been "highly cordial and fruitful".
China's official bilateral loans involving Ghana account for less than 5% of the Ghana's total debt, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
Ghana, which is struggling with its worst economic crisis in a generation, secured a staff-level agreement with the IMF in December for a $3 billion loan, but the money's approval is contingent on it restructuring its debt of $46.06 billion.
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Ghana's finance ministry said on Thursday that a Chinese delegation had ended a three-day visit to discuss Ghana's request for the restructuring of the $1.9 billion debt it owes China.
The ministry said in a statement that the Chinese delegation came to Accra ahead of an upcoming Ghanaian mission to China and that discussions had been "highly cordial and fruitful".
China's official bilateral loans involving Ghana account for less than 5% of the Ghana's total debt, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
Ghana, which is struggling with its worst economic crisis in a generation, secured a staff-level agreement with the IMF in December for a $3 billion loan, but the money's approval is contingent on it restructuring its debt of $46.06 billion.
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🇲🇼 Malawi president's ally quits over graft concerns
An adviser and key ally of Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has announced he is stepping down from his two positions due to concerns over corruption in government.
Maurice Munthali said he was quitting from his two positions as the president's special adviser on peace, reconciliation and national unity and as the spokesman for the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
In two separate letters, he said he was resigning from the positions after deeply and prayerfully reflecting on his role in a “governance atmosphere marred by persistent corruption allegations and scandals”.
Previously, Munthali accused the MCP of failing to provide “the type of leadership and direction that would meet the hopes of all Malawians for a better life”.
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An adviser and key ally of Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has announced he is stepping down from his two positions due to concerns over corruption in government.
Maurice Munthali said he was quitting from his two positions as the president's special adviser on peace, reconciliation and national unity and as the spokesman for the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
In two separate letters, he said he was resigning from the positions after deeply and prayerfully reflecting on his role in a “governance atmosphere marred by persistent corruption allegations and scandals”.
Previously, Munthali accused the MCP of failing to provide “the type of leadership and direction that would meet the hopes of all Malawians for a better life”.
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🇪🇬 Journalists freed as Egypt releases more detainees
A member of the Egypt's presidential pardon committee says 33 detainees have been released. Member of parliament Tarek Elawady listed the names of those released on his Facebook page.
On the same day, the UN human rights committee concluded a two-day session assessing Egypt's commitment to international conventions on political and civil rights. The committee is set to submit its notes and recommendations to the Egyptian government towards the end of its term on 24 March.
Previously, the presidential pardon committee resumed its work upon orders of the Egyptian president, who also launched at the same time a "national dialogue" which he said would include all the country's political parties, except for the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.
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A member of the Egypt's presidential pardon committee says 33 detainees have been released. Member of parliament Tarek Elawady listed the names of those released on his Facebook page.
On the same day, the UN human rights committee concluded a two-day session assessing Egypt's commitment to international conventions on political and civil rights. The committee is set to submit its notes and recommendations to the Egyptian government towards the end of its term on 24 March.
Previously, the presidential pardon committee resumed its work upon orders of the Egyptian president, who also launched at the same time a "national dialogue" which he said would include all the country's political parties, except for the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.
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🇺🇸🇿🇦🇨🇳🇷🇺 US downplays SA-China-Russia military exercise
The top US commander in Africa has downplayed the recent joint naval exercise by Russia, China and South Africa in the Indian Ocean.
General Michael Langley said America offered much more valuable security partnerships to African countries but would not force them to pick nations to corporate militarily with.
Gen Langley described the joint naval exercise as power projection by Russia and China. Gen Langley also warned of the growing involvement of Russia’s Wanger Group in conflicts across Africa, saying they were a destabilising force.
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The top US commander in Africa has downplayed the recent joint naval exercise by Russia, China and South Africa in the Indian Ocean.
General Michael Langley said America offered much more valuable security partnerships to African countries but would not force them to pick nations to corporate militarily with.
Gen Langley described the joint naval exercise as power projection by Russia and China. Gen Langley also warned of the growing involvement of Russia’s Wanger Group in conflicts across Africa, saying they were a destabilising force.
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🇳🇬 Presidential candidate in Nigeria Obi to challenge presidential election result in court
Nigeria’s labour party led by presidential candidate Peter Obi will file a lawsuit against the election of new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, the party's vice presidential candidate said.
Peter Obi said on Thursday he had won Saturday's election, called Bola Tinubu's victory fraudulent and promised to claim the presidential title through legal means.
"Let me assure all Nigerians that we will explore all legal and peaceful options to reclaim our mandate," Obi told.
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Nigeria’s labour party led by presidential candidate Peter Obi will file a lawsuit against the election of new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, the party's vice presidential candidate said.
Peter Obi said on Thursday he had won Saturday's election, called Bola Tinubu's victory fraudulent and promised to claim the presidential title through legal means.
"Let me assure all Nigerians that we will explore all legal and peaceful options to reclaim our mandate," Obi told.
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🇹🇳 Tunisia opposition says it will hold new protest over arrests A Tunisian protest coalition said on Friday it would not stop working to unite the opposition against President Kais Saied despite the arrest of its top leaders, and added that it would hold…
🇹🇳 Tunis governor refuses protest permit
The governor of Tunis said in a statement that he was refusing permission for Sunday's protest because the group's leaders are accused of conspiring against state security.
Tunisia's National Salvation Front opposition coalition said on Thursday it would demonstrate on Sunday despite being denied permission by the authorities.
Tunisia's opposition is watching for how the authorities will handle that protest and another called for Saturday by the big labour union, UGTT.
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The governor of Tunis said in a statement that he was refusing permission for Sunday's protest because the group's leaders are accused of conspiring against state security.
Tunisia's National Salvation Front opposition coalition said on Thursday it would demonstrate on Sunday despite being denied permission by the authorities.
Tunisia's opposition is watching for how the authorities will handle that protest and another called for Saturday by the big labour union, UGTT.
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🇪🇸🇸🇳 Spain to extend seasonal migrant workers programme to Senegal
Spain is extending a so-called circular migration programme to its first sub-Saharan African country, bringing in at least 100 people from Senegal to work on its farms during the harvest season, a government said.
The programme, due to start in April, aims to replicate the success of a 22-year-old circular migration scheme with Morocco in which around 15,000 seasonal workers are brought in to work each year in Spain's agricultural sector for a limited time before returning home.
Spain uses circular migration programmes to curb illegal migration while plugging labour shortages in its key agriculture sector.
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Spain is extending a so-called circular migration programme to its first sub-Saharan African country, bringing in at least 100 people from Senegal to work on its farms during the harvest season, a government said.
The programme, due to start in April, aims to replicate the success of a 22-year-old circular migration scheme with Morocco in which around 15,000 seasonal workers are brought in to work each year in Spain's agricultural sector for a limited time before returning home.
Spain uses circular migration programmes to curb illegal migration while plugging labour shortages in its key agriculture sector.
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🇺🇸🇨🇩 US offers $5m bounty for DR Congo militia leader
The US has announced a reward of up to $5m for information on Seka Musa Baluku, the leader of the Islamic State group-linked ADF militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The wanted ADF leader is a Ugandan national who is likely in his late 40s, according to the US State Department.
“Under Seka Musa Baluku’s leadership, the group targets, kills, maims, rapes, and commits other sexual violence and engages in abduction of civilians, including children,” the department's Rewards for Justice programme said in a statement.
It said the “group also recruits and uses children during attacks and for forced labour” in the Beni territory of eastern DR Congo.
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The US has announced a reward of up to $5m for information on Seka Musa Baluku, the leader of the Islamic State group-linked ADF militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The wanted ADF leader is a Ugandan national who is likely in his late 40s, according to the US State Department.
“Under Seka Musa Baluku’s leadership, the group targets, kills, maims, rapes, and commits other sexual violence and engages in abduction of civilians, including children,” the department's Rewards for Justice programme said in a statement.
It said the “group also recruits and uses children during attacks and for forced labour” in the Beni territory of eastern DR Congo.
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🇪🇹 Police quash parallel Adwa Victory Day celebrations in Ethiopia
Tensions remain in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, after police targeted civilians who held parallel celebrations to mark Adwa Victory Day on Thursday.
A statement by the government communications office blamed individuals who, it said, wanted to “create disturbances”.
The day marks victory over Italian invaders in the famous Battle of Adwa in 1896 by the army of Emperor Menelik II, the founder of modern-day Ethiopia.
Police fired tear gas inside a historical Orthodox Christian church where some people had sought refuge after hundreds of people were dispersed from a city square named after Menelik II.
Several people who sustained injuries were reportedly admitted to hospitals. Opposition party said one of its members was killed by police.
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Tensions remain in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, after police targeted civilians who held parallel celebrations to mark Adwa Victory Day on Thursday.
A statement by the government communications office blamed individuals who, it said, wanted to “create disturbances”.
The day marks victory over Italian invaders in the famous Battle of Adwa in 1896 by the army of Emperor Menelik II, the founder of modern-day Ethiopia.
Police fired tear gas inside a historical Orthodox Christian church where some people had sought refuge after hundreds of people were dispersed from a city square named after Menelik II.
Several people who sustained injuries were reportedly admitted to hospitals. Opposition party said one of its members was killed by police.
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🇲🇱🇷🇺 IS-Sahel executes Wagner spies, wizards
IS-Sahel has published three photos today, showing the group policing its ranks and protecting its territory.
The first picture shows two alleged spies working for Wagner PMC, about to be executed. The group has been fighting the Russian mercenaries since they were hired by the Malian government to help secure the country.
The second picture shows two accused "wizards" (practitioners of black magic) being executed by IS fighters. The last photo shows the aftermath of an IED attack on Malian security forces in IS territory.
IS-Sahel has published three photos today, showing the group policing its ranks and protecting its territory.
The first picture shows two alleged spies working for Wagner PMC, about to be executed. The group has been fighting the Russian mercenaries since they were hired by the Malian government to help secure the country.
The second picture shows two accused "wizards" (practitioners of black magic) being executed by IS fighters. The last photo shows the aftermath of an IED attack on Malian security forces in IS territory.
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe adopts new inflation rate based on U.S. dollar, local currency
Zimbabwe will from now on measure inflation using a weighted average of items priced in Zimbabwean dollars and U.S. dollars, the government said.
Previously the official rate was based only on items in the local currency.
The U.S. dollar is widely used in Zimbabwe alongside the Zimbabwean dollar and South African rand.
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Zimbabwe will from now on measure inflation using a weighted average of items priced in Zimbabwean dollars and U.S. dollars, the government said.
Previously the official rate was based only on items in the local currency.
The U.S. dollar is widely used in Zimbabwe alongside the Zimbabwean dollar and South African rand.
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