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🇲🇱 Mali sends extra soldiers to tackle Tuareg rebels The Malian military says it has deployed additional troops to an area of the country where Tuareg rebels have been attacking army bases. A military statement did not give details of Sunday's fighting in…
🇲🇱 Mali soldiers killed in Tuareg rebel attacks
The army in Mali says five soldiers have been killed and 11 others are missing after two military camps were attacked by rebels on Sunday.
In a statement the army claimed to have killed more than 30 assailants during the fighting in Léré in the Timbuktu region. It also admitted the loss of a military aircraft.
Messegase are coming that Malian army currently tries to destroy Tuareg vehicles to disrupt their movements around Léré. They also mobilised their troops in the region to repel the militants' attack.
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The army in Mali says five soldiers have been killed and 11 others are missing after two military camps were attacked by rebels on Sunday.
In a statement the army claimed to have killed more than 30 assailants during the fighting in Léré in the Timbuktu region. It also admitted the loss of a military aircraft.
Messegase are coming that Malian army currently tries to destroy Tuareg vehicles to disrupt their movements around Léré. They also mobilised their troops in the region to repel the militants' attack.
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🇫🇷🇳🇪 French ambassador in Niger being held hostage by junta, Macron says France's ambassador in Niger is being held hostage at the French embassy by the military junta which has seized power in Niger, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. "As we speak…
🇪🇺🇫🇷🇳🇪 EU voices “solidarity” with French envoy in Niger
The European Union's top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger.
"We also stress again our solidarity in France, over the situation of its ambassador on the ground, full solidarity with France and full support to President Bazoum," Josep Borell told.
President Emmanuel Macron said last week that the ambassador was "being held hostage" in the embassy, living off military rations after the military cut off deliveries of supplies.
Borrell said that the Europeans also agreed on the need to "reassess" their strategy in the Sahel.
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The European Union's top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger.
"We also stress again our solidarity in France, over the situation of its ambassador on the ground, full solidarity with France and full support to President Bazoum," Josep Borell told.
President Emmanuel Macron said last week that the ambassador was "being held hostage" in the embassy, living off military rations after the military cut off deliveries of supplies.
Borrell said that the Europeans also agreed on the need to "reassess" their strategy in the Sahel.
#EU #France #Nigeria
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🇿🇦 At least 20 De Beers employees die on the road in South Africa
At least 20 employees of the mining giant De Beers died on Sunday in South Africa in a road accident, aboard a bus providing connections with the Venetia diamond mine, one of the largest in the country.
“A bus transporting employees of the Venetia mine was involved in an accident on Sunday afternoon ,” the Transport Department of Limpopo province said in a statement.
According to a spokesperson for the department , about 25 km from the mine, in the town of Musina , located on the border with Zimbabwe in the far north of the country. “The bus collided with a truck ,” he said.
The Venetia mine has been operated for more than 30 years by the De Beers group . It represents 40% of South Africa's annual diamond production.
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At least 20 employees of the mining giant De Beers died on Sunday in South Africa in a road accident, aboard a bus providing connections with the Venetia diamond mine, one of the largest in the country.
“A bus transporting employees of the Venetia mine was involved in an accident on Sunday afternoon ,” the Transport Department of Limpopo province said in a statement.
According to a spokesperson for the department , about 25 km from the mine, in the town of Musina , located on the border with Zimbabwe in the far north of the country. “The bus collided with a truck ,” he said.
The Venetia mine has been operated for more than 30 years by the De Beers group . It represents 40% of South Africa's annual diamond production.
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🇰🇪 At least 8 dead in military helicopter crash in Kenya
The crash of a military helicopter in Kenya, near the border with Somalia, killed at least eight people, officials said.
The cause of the accident in Lamu County, on the Kenyan coast, was not immediately clear. Kenyan defense forces operate in the region to help deter al-Qaeda-linked extremists from the Al-Shahaab group, based across the border in Somalia.
The Defense Ministry said the Air Force helicopter crashed during a night patrol. It was not indicated how many people were onboard the helicopter when it crashed. Troops were already dispatched to recover bodies.
Al-Shabaab has increased attacks in Kenya in recent months, killing dozens of people in the border region.
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The crash of a military helicopter in Kenya, near the border with Somalia, killed at least eight people, officials said.
The cause of the accident in Lamu County, on the Kenyan coast, was not immediately clear. Kenyan defense forces operate in the region to help deter al-Qaeda-linked extremists from the Al-Shahaab group, based across the border in Somalia.
The Defense Ministry said the Air Force helicopter crashed during a night patrol. It was not indicated how many people were onboard the helicopter when it crashed. Troops were already dispatched to recover bodies.
Al-Shabaab has increased attacks in Kenya in recent months, killing dozens of people in the border region.
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🇬🇭🇷🇺🇳🇪 Pro-Russian anti-West protest are held in Ghana Telegram channel AussieCossack published interesting news. As it turn out, big pro-Russian anti-West manifestations are happening in Ghana right now. Many young people (even accompanied by Chiefs and…
🇬🇭 Ghanaians to be charged over pro-Russian rally
Police in Ghana have confirmed that five people are being charged in connection with organising a rally last month in support of the Russia and Wagner PMC.
Some people during the rally waved Russian flags and wore Wagner mercenary-branded shirts.
Those arrested for organising the event and people wearing Wagner symbols are to face trial next month, but police are yet to say exactly what charges they will face.
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Police in Ghana have confirmed that five people are being charged in connection with organising a rally last month in support of the Russia and Wagner PMC.
Some people during the rally waved Russian flags and wore Wagner mercenary-branded shirts.
Those arrested for organising the event and people wearing Wagner symbols are to face trial next month, but police are yet to say exactly what charges they will face.
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🇳🇬 Gunmen kill five policemen in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state
At least five policemen were killed in an attack by armed men in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state.
Separatists in the area have frequently targeted police stations and government buildings.
The authorities have blamed the banned group, the Indigenous People of Biafra for most of the attacks.
Imo police spokesman confirmed the attack occurred at Ehime Mbano local government area of the state, but did not immediately provide details because investigations are ongoing.
Local media reported at least eight fatalities including soldiers and men of Nigeria's Civil Defence Corps, a paramilitary agency.
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At least five policemen were killed in an attack by armed men in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state.
Separatists in the area have frequently targeted police stations and government buildings.
The authorities have blamed the banned group, the Indigenous People of Biafra for most of the attacks.
Imo police spokesman confirmed the attack occurred at Ehime Mbano local government area of the state, but did not immediately provide details because investigations are ongoing.
Local media reported at least eight fatalities including soldiers and men of Nigeria's Civil Defence Corps, a paramilitary agency.
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🇷🇼 Rwanda president said he will run for fourth term in 2024
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has said he will run for a fourth term in next year's presidential election.
“Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Kagame told. Back in April he said he was looking forward to retiring and handing over power after 23 years in office.
Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Kagame said: "I'm sorry for the West, but what the West thinks is not my problem. I am happy with the confidence that the Rwandans have in me. I will always serve them, as much when I can."
He won the last election in 2017 with 98.8% of the vote.
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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has said he will run for a fourth term in next year's presidential election.
“Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Kagame told. Back in April he said he was looking forward to retiring and handing over power after 23 years in office.
Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Kagame said: "I'm sorry for the West, but what the West thinks is not my problem. I am happy with the confidence that the Rwandans have in me. I will always serve them, as much when I can."
He won the last election in 2017 with 98.8% of the vote.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria's Abubakar to appeal poll challenge ruling Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar said he will not accept the ruling of an election tribunal that has upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in February. He said he would ask his…
🇳🇬 Nigeria's presidential election result challenged at Supreme Court
Nigeria's two main opposition leaders on Tuesday filed separate appeals at the Supreme Court challenging a tribunal ruling that earlier this month upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in a disputed February election.
Atiku Abubakar, from the People's Democratic Party who came second in the election, said in a court filing that the tribunal erred in law "when it failed to nullify the presidential election on the ground of non compliance" with the electoral law.
Labour Party's Peter Obi, who polled third in the presidential race, also filed his appeal, a spokesperson for his campaign told.
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Nigeria's two main opposition leaders on Tuesday filed separate appeals at the Supreme Court challenging a tribunal ruling that earlier this month upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in a disputed February election.
Atiku Abubakar, from the People's Democratic Party who came second in the election, said in a court filing that the tribunal erred in law "when it failed to nullify the presidential election on the ground of non compliance" with the electoral law.
Labour Party's Peter Obi, who polled third in the presidential race, also filed his appeal, a spokesperson for his campaign told.
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🇸🇳 Opposition party in Senegal Pastef appeals to the Court of Justice of ECOWAS and the Supreme Court
Ousmane Sonko's lawyers have filed two appeals with two courts. They are asking the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to order the Senegalese government to suspend the dissolution of the Pastef party and to restore the party's political rights in view of the presidential election scheduled for 25 February 2024.
The first appeal was lodged with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the second with the Senegalese Supreme Court. In both cases, the lawyers are seeking the annulment or at least the suspension of the decision to dissolve Ousmane Sonko's political group.
The hope is that the Court of Justice of ECOWAS will rule in favour of Pastef and declare its dissolution illegal, which would oblige Senegal to reverse its decision.
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Ousmane Sonko's lawyers have filed two appeals with two courts. They are asking the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to order the Senegalese government to suspend the dissolution of the Pastef party and to restore the party's political rights in view of the presidential election scheduled for 25 February 2024.
The first appeal was lodged with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the second with the Senegalese Supreme Court. In both cases, the lawyers are seeking the annulment or at least the suspension of the decision to dissolve Ousmane Sonko's political group.
The hope is that the Court of Justice of ECOWAS will rule in favour of Pastef and declare its dissolution illegal, which would oblige Senegal to reverse its decision.
#Senegal #ECOWAS
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🇨🇩 DR Congo still has difficulty securing investments in Inga power project said the president
Democratic Republic of Congo still has difficulty securing investments for its Inga power project, the president said on Tuesday in New York, adding that the World Bank and China are interested.
The multibillion dollar project, which will harness the power of the Congo River, has been repeatedly delayed by red tape and disagreements between Congo and its partners.
"Unfortunately, we are still facing difficulties in mobilizing investments," President Felix Tshisekedi told.
Tshisekedi has previously said he had held discussions with potential new partners, including China and the World Bank.
Tshisekedi also said that while there is nothing solid, there is lots of interest including from South Africa, which hopes the project will help solve its crippling power crisis.
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Democratic Republic of Congo still has difficulty securing investments for its Inga power project, the president said on Tuesday in New York, adding that the World Bank and China are interested.
The multibillion dollar project, which will harness the power of the Congo River, has been repeatedly delayed by red tape and disagreements between Congo and its partners.
"Unfortunately, we are still facing difficulties in mobilizing investments," President Felix Tshisekedi told.
Tshisekedi has previously said he had held discussions with potential new partners, including China and the World Bank.
Tshisekedi also said that while there is nothing solid, there is lots of interest including from South Africa, which hopes the project will help solve its crippling power crisis.
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🇬🇦 Ali Bongo's son and relatives of the deposed president jailed for "high treason" in Gabon
Ali Bongo Ondimba's son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and several members of the deposed Gabonese president's cabinet were jailed and charged on Tuesday with "high treason" and "active corruption", the Libreville prosecutor told.
Ali Bongo's eldest son, former presidential spokesman Jessye Ella Ekogha, and four other people were "indicted on Tuesday and remanded in custody".
Former president's wife Sylvia Bongo Valentin is under house arrest in Libreville "for her protection", according to the presidency, and "arbitrarily detained" according to her lawyers.
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Ali Bongo Ondimba's son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and several members of the deposed Gabonese president's cabinet were jailed and charged on Tuesday with "high treason" and "active corruption", the Libreville prosecutor told.
Ali Bongo's eldest son, former presidential spokesman Jessye Ella Ekogha, and four other people were "indicted on Tuesday and remanded in custody".
Former president's wife Sylvia Bongo Valentin is under house arrest in Libreville "for her protection", according to the presidency, and "arbitrarily detained" according to her lawyers.
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🇹🇳 Tunisia hit by rare nationwide power blackout
Electricity supplies were cut across Tunisia for two hours on Wednesday but the reason for the rare nationwide outage was unclear, residents and the state electricity company STEG said on Wednesday.
The main cities confirmed affected by the outage were: Tunis, Beja, Sousse, Sfax, Medenine.
The Interior Minister Kamal Feki was headed to the power plant in Rades city to investigate the reasons behind the blackout, his ministry said.
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Electricity supplies were cut across Tunisia for two hours on Wednesday but the reason for the rare nationwide outage was unclear, residents and the state electricity company STEG said on Wednesday.
The main cities confirmed affected by the outage were: Tunis, Beja, Sousse, Sfax, Medenine.
The Interior Minister Kamal Feki was headed to the power plant in Rades city to investigate the reasons behind the blackout, his ministry said.
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