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🇲🇱 Malian Armed Forces and Wagner PMC established full control over Kidal and cleared the area around the city The Malian Armed Forces together with PMC "Wagner" fighters successfully cleared the area around the city of Kidal. The situation in the city has…
🇲🇱 Photos from several big cities in Mali, where people celebrated the liberation of Kidal throughout the week.
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🇲🇱 Malian Armed Forces and Wagner PMC established full control over Kidal and cleared the area around the city The Malian Armed Forces together with PMC "Wagner" fighters successfully cleared the area around the city of Kidal. The situation in the city has…
🇲🇱 Mass grave found in Kidal, says Mali's army
The Malian army says it has discovered a mass grave in the north-eastern town of Kidal, days after recapturing it from ethnic Tuareg separatists.
In a statement the army said the discovery was made on Thursday during operations to secure the town.
It gave no further details but said investigations were under way to bring those responsible to justice.
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The Malian army says it has discovered a mass grave in the north-eastern town of Kidal, days after recapturing it from ethnic Tuareg separatists.
In a statement the army said the discovery was made on Thursday during operations to secure the town.
It gave no further details but said investigations were under way to bring those responsible to justice.
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🇿🇼 Banking sector in Zimbabwe faces 75% job decrease since 2000
The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) reports that 75% of jobs in the sector have been lost since the beginning of the millennium.
This decline is attributed to a combination of accelerated digitization and socio-political challenges facing the nation over the past two decades.
"The congress coincided with extremely difficult operating conditions, which have constrained our ability to effectively serve our members. The economy, experiencing stagnation for decades, has taken a significant toll on trade unionism," said trade unionist Peter Mutasa.
Mutasa highlighted the decline in membership from a peak of 12,000 in the late 1990s to approximately 3,000 at present.
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The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) reports that 75% of jobs in the sector have been lost since the beginning of the millennium.
This decline is attributed to a combination of accelerated digitization and socio-political challenges facing the nation over the past two decades.
"The congress coincided with extremely difficult operating conditions, which have constrained our ability to effectively serve our members. The economy, experiencing stagnation for decades, has taken a significant toll on trade unionism," said trade unionist Peter Mutasa.
Mutasa highlighted the decline in membership from a peak of 12,000 in the late 1990s to approximately 3,000 at present.
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🇺🇳🇲🇱 Minusma hands over 9th base to Malian authorities
The UN mission in Mali announced that it had left its camp 80 kilometres off the city of Gao in the north as part of its complete withdrawal from Mali.
This closure is the ninth among the twelve camps they have in the country, according to a statement published on social media.
The camp was handed over to the Malian authorities.
The withdrawal of some 11,600 soldiers and 1,500 police officers who were present in Mali is scheduled to take place until December 31.
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The UN mission in Mali announced that it had left its camp 80 kilometres off the city of Gao in the north as part of its complete withdrawal from Mali.
This closure is the ninth among the twelve camps they have in the country, according to a statement published on social media.
The camp was handed over to the Malian authorities.
The withdrawal of some 11,600 soldiers and 1,500 police officers who were present in Mali is scheduled to take place until December 31.
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🇪🇺🇵🇸🇪🇬 EU commission president discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis with Egypt
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that she opposed the "forced displacement of Palestinians" during a meeting in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Von der Leyen expressed gratitude to Egypt for its crucial role in providing and facilitating humanitarian aid to vulnerable Palestinians.
The two leaders discussed "the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza" and explored a "political horizon based on a two-state solution."
Von der Leyen later arrived in North Sinai for the arrival of a European Union humanitarian convoy, according to a statement from the governor of the Egyptian border region. The statement mentioned that she is expected to inspect the Rafah border crossing, assess the aid situation, and visit wounded Palestinians in North Sinai.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that she opposed the "forced displacement of Palestinians" during a meeting in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Von der Leyen expressed gratitude to Egypt for its crucial role in providing and facilitating humanitarian aid to vulnerable Palestinians.
The two leaders discussed "the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza" and explored a "political horizon based on a two-state solution."
Von der Leyen later arrived in North Sinai for the arrival of a European Union humanitarian convoy, according to a statement from the governor of the Egyptian border region. The statement mentioned that she is expected to inspect the Rafah border crossing, assess the aid situation, and visit wounded Palestinians in North Sinai.
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🇨🇩 Campaigning for presidential elections officially launched in DRC Tens of thousands of candidates, including the 26 candidates running for the highest office, officially launched a month-long election campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.…
🇨🇩 DR Congo's Tshisekedi kicks off re-election bid with vow to consolidate achievements
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi launched his re-election bid on Sunday in a packed-to-capacity stadium in the capital Kinshasa, urging voters to give him another mandate to consolidate his achievements.
Speaking at the 80,000-capacity Kinshasa Martyrs Stadium, packed with his coalition supporters decked in party colours and carrying effigies of its leaders, Tshisekedi told the cheering crowd he had delivered free basic education and planned to soon introduce universal healthcare.
"In just two years we have been able to do all of these actions that you have seen, but we can do better. Vote for me to consolidate the gains we already have," Tshisekedi said.
"The others will come and start from scratch, it is better to consolidate what we have started," he said.
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DRC President Felix Tshisekedi launched his re-election bid on Sunday in a packed-to-capacity stadium in the capital Kinshasa, urging voters to give him another mandate to consolidate his achievements.
Speaking at the 80,000-capacity Kinshasa Martyrs Stadium, packed with his coalition supporters decked in party colours and carrying effigies of its leaders, Tshisekedi told the cheering crowd he had delivered free basic education and planned to soon introduce universal healthcare.
"In just two years we have been able to do all of these actions that you have seen, but we can do better. Vote for me to consolidate the gains we already have," Tshisekedi said.
"The others will come and start from scratch, it is better to consolidate what we have started," he said.
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🇸🇩🇸🇸 Clashes in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kill 32
Sudanese authorities in the disputed area of Abyei say at least 32 people have been killed after gunmen stormed local villages.
The information minister for Abyei, Bolis Kuoch, said more than 20 others were wounded when men opened fire on Sunday morning.
He said UN peacekeepers intervened to stop the violence but one of the peacekeepers was killed.
There have been ongoing hostilities between communities in Abyei over land and resources.
The region, rich in oil reserves, lies on the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is considered to be part of both countries, since a peace agreement was signed in 2005.
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Sudanese authorities in the disputed area of Abyei say at least 32 people have been killed after gunmen stormed local villages.
The information minister for Abyei, Bolis Kuoch, said more than 20 others were wounded when men opened fire on Sunday morning.
He said UN peacekeepers intervened to stop the violence but one of the peacekeepers was killed.
There have been ongoing hostilities between communities in Abyei over land and resources.
The region, rich in oil reserves, lies on the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is considered to be part of both countries, since a peace agreement was signed in 2005.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria frees 4,000 inmates jailed over fines
The Nigerian government has announced that more than 4,000 prisoners have been released to ease overcrowding in jails.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said those freed were inmates who had been in custody for not paying fines.
He said it was part of an initiative by President Bola Tinubu which included introducing more non-custodial sentences.
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The Nigerian government has announced that more than 4,000 prisoners have been released to ease overcrowding in jails.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said those freed were inmates who had been in custody for not paying fines.
He said it was part of an initiative by President Bola Tinubu which included introducing more non-custodial sentences.
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🇰🇪 Helicopters aiding flood victims in Kenya
At least 80,000 households across Kenya have been affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides over the last week, the deputy president has said.
The emergency services are using helicopters to deliver aid and rescue marooned families, Rigathi Gachagua’s statement says.
East Africa has experienced intense rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which have killed dozens of people, including at least 46 in Kenya.
Floods have also caused deaths and displacement in Somalia and Ethiopia.
The rainfall has been described by the UN as a once-in-a-century event.
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At least 80,000 households across Kenya have been affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides over the last week, the deputy president has said.
The emergency services are using helicopters to deliver aid and rescue marooned families, Rigathi Gachagua’s statement says.
East Africa has experienced intense rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which have killed dozens of people, including at least 46 in Kenya.
Floods have also caused deaths and displacement in Somalia and Ethiopia.
The rainfall has been described by the UN as a once-in-a-century event.
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