Who is General Mahamat Idriss Déby, the new strongman of Chad?
The death of Chadian Head of State Idriss Déby Itno was barely announced when a transitional military council of 15 generals took power for 18 […]
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Ethiopia: Violent clashes between Amharas and the Oromos
A new source of violence in Ethiopia, already destabilized by the war in Tigray and inter-communal clashes in several provinces. This time, members of the […]
Chad: president Idriss Deby is dead few hours after winning a sixth term
In a swift change of fate, and according to the provisional results announced Monday evening by the Independent National Electoral Commission, Chadian President Idriss Deby […]
Mali: Supreme Court confirmed the dismissal of charges against several individuals who have been accused of plotting a coup
On Monday, April 19, the Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s appeal and confirmed the dismissal of charges against several individuals, including former Prime Minister […]
Chad: Deadly clash between army and Fact rebels make more than 300 dead
A first ground clash took place on Saturday, April 17, between loyalist forces and rebels of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (Fact). […]
Mali: violent clash between Dozo hunters and jihadists have left dozens dead, villages burned and families displaced
While Dozo hunters and jihadists from the Macina katiba have reached an agreement in the Niono circle, they are clashing violently in the Djenné circle […]
Senegal: Hissène Habré remains in prison as court rejects his request
The new request for leave filed by the defense of Hissène Habré on March 29 was denied on Sunday, April 18. The former Chadian president […]
Niger: New jihadist massacre of civilians in the north
Jihadists killed again in the northern region of Tillabery. Nineteen villagers were killed on Saturday evening, April 17, while burying one of their own. The […]
King Mohammed VI makes foodstuff donation to Lebanon
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), has kindly given his approval to make […]
Covid-19: Immunization, one of the conditions for sustainable growth in sub-Saharan Africa
The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.4% overall growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2021 after a 2020 recession of 1.9%, the first in more than a […]