🇪🇹 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.
#Ethiopia
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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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🇸🇴 Somaliland accuses Puntland of planning an attack
Breakaway Somaliland has warned over an impending attack on its territories by troops from the neighbouring Somali region of Puntland and vowed to defend itself against any aggression.
In a statement, Somaliland’s defence ministry said it received credible intelligence indicating that members of the Puntland Security Force and Puntland Maritime Police Force were planning to attack its military over the next few days.
Somaliland says it is taking the threats seriously and has taken all the necessary steps to safeguard its people and territories.
It has also urged the international community to condemn the “unjustified act of aggression” and support its right to self-defence.
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Breakaway Somaliland has warned over an impending attack on its territories by troops from the neighbouring Somali region of Puntland and vowed to defend itself against any aggression.
In a statement, Somaliland’s defence ministry said it received credible intelligence indicating that members of the Puntland Security Force and Puntland Maritime Police Force were planning to attack its military over the next few days.
Somaliland says it is taking the threats seriously and has taken all the necessary steps to safeguard its people and territories.
It has also urged the international community to condemn the “unjustified act of aggression” and support its right to self-defence.
#Somalia
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🇺🇳🇸🇸 UN "worried" over South Sudanese soldiers in Abyei
The UN has condemned the presence of South Sudanese soldiers in the southern part of Abyei, an oil-rich border area being contested by Sudan and South Sudan.
The UN peacekeeping force, called the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abye (Unisfa) says “uniformed personnel” were spotted in Abyei on Tuesday. It said it was "deeply worried" the development would further exacerbate the conflict and cause a humanitarian crisis for civilians living in the area.
South Sudan's army spokesperson has denied the presence of government soldiers in Abyei.
Unisfa said Abyei remains a “weapon-free area” that should not have the presence of any force.
#UN #SouthSudan
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The UN has condemned the presence of South Sudanese soldiers in the southern part of Abyei, an oil-rich border area being contested by Sudan and South Sudan.
The UN peacekeeping force, called the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abye (Unisfa) says “uniformed personnel” were spotted in Abyei on Tuesday. It said it was "deeply worried" the development would further exacerbate the conflict and cause a humanitarian crisis for civilians living in the area.
South Sudan's army spokesperson has denied the presence of government soldiers in Abyei.
Unisfa said Abyei remains a “weapon-free area” that should not have the presence of any force.
#UN #SouthSudan
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Africa Intel
🇪🇹 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…
🇪🇹 Ethiopia police criticised for beating marchers
The government appointed Human Rights Commission in Ethiopia has strongly criticised the security forces for beating people and using live bullets against a crowd in the capital, Addis Ababa. It says at least one person was killed and many others were injured.
The Ethiopian authorities have been reluctant to allow crowds on the streets since protests were called following a split in the influential Orthodox Church.
For three weeks most social media platforms have been blocked.
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The government appointed Human Rights Commission in Ethiopia has strongly criticised the security forces for beating people and using live bullets against a crowd in the capital, Addis Ababa. It says at least one person was killed and many others were injured.
The Ethiopian authorities have been reluctant to allow crowds on the streets since protests were called following a split in the influential Orthodox Church.
For three weeks most social media platforms have been blocked.
#Ethiopia
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🇳🇬 Oil pipeline blast kills at least 12 people in Nigeria
An explosion at a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria has killed at least 12 people. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil.
In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. This hurts the country's economy and also causes environmental damage.
A civil society group said the number killed was far higher, as all the people who had gathered at the tapping point were killed in the explosion.
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An explosion at a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria has killed at least 12 people. Police in Rivers State said the blast was caused by thieves who were trying to steal oil.
In the creeks of the Niger Delta, criminals frequently break into the pipelines and take the oil to illegal refineries. This hurts the country's economy and also causes environmental damage.
A civil society group said the number killed was far higher, as all the people who had gathered at the tapping point were killed in the explosion.
#Nigeria
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🇧🇮🇨🇩 Burundi sends troops in fight against DR Congo rebels
Burundi says it is deploying about 100 soldiers to North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where dozens of armed groups are fighting.
They are to join a regional East African force - which also includes soldiers from Kenya. It was deployed in November following the resurgence of the M23 rebel group which Rwanda is accused of backing but the Kigali government denies.
The rebels are due to withdraw by the end of the month from areas they have captured.
Previous deadlines have been missed and there have been recent demonstrations in eastern Congo by people who want the East African force to take a more aggressive stance against the rebels.
#Burundi #DRC
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Burundi says it is deploying about 100 soldiers to North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where dozens of armed groups are fighting.
They are to join a regional East African force - which also includes soldiers from Kenya. It was deployed in November following the resurgence of the M23 rebel group which Rwanda is accused of backing but the Kigali government denies.
The rebels are due to withdraw by the end of the month from areas they have captured.
Previous deadlines have been missed and there have been recent demonstrations in eastern Congo by people who want the East African force to take a more aggressive stance against the rebels.
#Burundi #DRC
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🇹🇳 Tunisia president says he refuses participation of foreigners in local protests
Tunisian President Kais Saied said he refuses the participation of foreigners in local protests, a day after the authorities prevented foreign trade unionists from joining the UGTT Labor Union gathering expected on Saturday.
The UGTT said authorities had told it they would bar from entry a delegation from the International Trade Union Confederation that was invited to join the protest. It accused the president of taking "hostile steps."
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Tunisian President Kais Saied said he refuses the participation of foreigners in local protests, a day after the authorities prevented foreign trade unionists from joining the UGTT Labor Union gathering expected on Saturday.
The UGTT said authorities had told it they would bar from entry a delegation from the International Trade Union Confederation that was invited to join the protest. It accused the president of taking "hostile steps."
#Tunisia
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🇳🇬 Nigerian court extends old banknotes to December 31 amid cash shortage
Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the central bank to extend until December 31 the use of old banknotes, whose withdrawal from circulation became an election issue after it caused cash shortages, widespread hardship and anger.
Sixteen states in Nigeria had brought the case to the court, arguing that Most Nigerians were stuck with old notes and needed more time beyond the February 10 date when the bills ceased to be legal tender in a botched move to replace them with newer ones.
Replacement bank notes have been in short supply, which has caused chaotic scenes at banks and adding to Nigerians' already boiling frustrations with high inflation and fuel shortages. It has also overwhelmed the digital banking network, as a flood of transactions shifted into cyberspace.
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Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the central bank to extend until December 31 the use of old banknotes, whose withdrawal from circulation became an election issue after it caused cash shortages, widespread hardship and anger.
Sixteen states in Nigeria had brought the case to the court, arguing that Most Nigerians were stuck with old notes and needed more time beyond the February 10 date when the bills ceased to be legal tender in a botched move to replace them with newer ones.
Replacement bank notes have been in short supply, which has caused chaotic scenes at banks and adding to Nigerians' already boiling frustrations with high inflation and fuel shortages. It has also overwhelmed the digital banking network, as a flood of transactions shifted into cyberspace.
#Nigeria
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🇹🇳 International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation lends Tunisia $280 million
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation lent Tunisia $280 million to finance energy imports, the economy ministry said on Friday.
Tunisia, suffering a financial crisis, has struggled to provide basic commodities such as energy and food amid a growing social and political crisis in the country.
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation lent Tunisia $280 million to finance energy imports, the economy ministry said on Friday.
Tunisia, suffering a financial crisis, has struggled to provide basic commodities such as energy and food amid a growing social and political crisis in the country.
#Tunisia
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🇫🇷🇦🇴 French President Macron visited Angola
French President Emmanuel Macron continued his African tour and visited Angola on March 3.
Macron met with his Angolan counterpart, President João Lourenço, to discuss a range of issues including the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Macron said their discussion “fuels hope about achieving concrete results in the coming days for the path to peace.”
An agreement was signed between Angola and France to produce ANGEO-1, an Airbus satellite with applications that will "include boosting Angola’s agricultural data, monitoring deforestation, and detecting ships and oil spills."
“Airbus will deliver a latest-generation Earth observation satellite to support Angola’s social and economic development,” said Jean-Marc Nasr, the head of space systems for Airbus.
#France #Angola
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French President Emmanuel Macron continued his African tour and visited Angola on March 3.
Macron met with his Angolan counterpart, President João Lourenço, to discuss a range of issues including the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Macron said their discussion “fuels hope about achieving concrete results in the coming days for the path to peace.”
An agreement was signed between Angola and France to produce ANGEO-1, an Airbus satellite with applications that will "include boosting Angola’s agricultural data, monitoring deforestation, and detecting ships and oil spills."
“Airbus will deliver a latest-generation Earth observation satellite to support Angola’s social and economic development,” said Jean-Marc Nasr, the head of space systems for Airbus.
#France #Angola
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🇫🇷🇨🇬 Macron continued Africa Tour in the Republic of the Congo
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening arrived in the capital of the Republic of the Congo.
He spent only a few hours in Brazzaville before traveling on Saturday night to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Macron met with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Brazzaville. At an appearance before journalists, Sassou-Nguesso listed sites Macron could visit on a longer trip in the future, likely to be seen as a barb at the short length of the French head of state's stay.
#France #Congo
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening arrived in the capital of the Republic of the Congo.
He spent only a few hours in Brazzaville before traveling on Saturday night to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Macron met with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Brazzaville. At an appearance before journalists, Sassou-Nguesso listed sites Macron could visit on a longer trip in the future, likely to be seen as a barb at the short length of the French head of state's stay.
#France #Congo
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🇷🇼🇨🇩 Rwanda says DR Congo soldier was killed after crossing border and opening fire
Rwandan soldiers shot dead a DR Congo's soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.
The incident at the border took place on Friday evening when the Congolese soldier crossed into western Rwanda from the Grande Barriere border post, outside the city of Goma, and shot at Rwanda Defence Force soldiers, the ministry said.
#Rwanda #DRC
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Rwandan soldiers shot dead a DR Congo's soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.
The incident at the border took place on Friday evening when the Congolese soldier crossed into western Rwanda from the Grande Barriere border post, outside the city of Goma, and shot at Rwanda Defence Force soldiers, the ministry said.
#Rwanda #DRC
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