🇸🇴 Al-Shabaab commanders killed in Somalia operation
Somalia official said at least 10 al-Shabaab militants have been killed in a security operation in the central Hiiraan region.
It said those killed in Tuesday's engagement included three senior commanders of the Islamist group, adding that the national intelligence agency and international partner forces were involved.
Al-Shabaab has lost large areas of territory in recent months in the face of an offensive by Somalia's military working with the African Union, US forces and clan militia - but it continues to launch attacks in the capital, Mogadishu, and some neighbouring countries.
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Somalia official said at least 10 al-Shabaab militants have been killed in a security operation in the central Hiiraan region.
It said those killed in Tuesday's engagement included three senior commanders of the Islamist group, adding that the national intelligence agency and international partner forces were involved.
Al-Shabaab has lost large areas of territory in recent months in the face of an offensive by Somalia's military working with the African Union, US forces and clan militia - but it continues to launch attacks in the capital, Mogadishu, and some neighbouring countries.
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🇧🇫🇫🇷 Burkina Faso denounced the military-technical assistance agreement with France
The authorities of Burkina Faso have denounced the military-technical assistance agreement concluded with France in April 1961.
Burkina Faso demands the final withdrawal of all French servicemen serving in the country's military administrations within a month.
In January 2023, the government of Burkina Faso terminated a 2018 treaty with France on the presence of European military personnel in the country. On February 19 the last French soldiers left Burkina Faso.
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The authorities of Burkina Faso have denounced the military-technical assistance agreement concluded with France in April 1961.
Burkina Faso demands the final withdrawal of all French servicemen serving in the country's military administrations within a month.
In January 2023, the government of Burkina Faso terminated a 2018 treaty with France on the presence of European military personnel in the country. On February 19 the last French soldiers left Burkina Faso.
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🇨🇩 DRC's members of parliament push for talks with M23 rebels
A section of members of parliament from the conflict-hit North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo want President Felix Tshisekedi to consider engaging the M23 rebel group.
In an open letter, the members of parliament said a peaceful settlement would de-escalate the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo.
The legislators have demanded to be involved in peace initiatives seeking to resolve the security crisis in the region. They want humanitarian corridors and roads blocked in areas affected by conflict be opened.
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A section of members of parliament from the conflict-hit North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo want President Felix Tshisekedi to consider engaging the M23 rebel group.
In an open letter, the members of parliament said a peaceful settlement would de-escalate the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo.
The legislators have demanded to be involved in peace initiatives seeking to resolve the security crisis in the region. They want humanitarian corridors and roads blocked in areas affected by conflict be opened.
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🇪🇹🇺🇳 Civil and human rights groups want UN to block Ethiopia from ending probe
Civil society and human rights groups have called on the UN to block efforts by the Ethiopian government to end an independent probe into crimes allegedly committed during a civil war in the country’s north. The more than 60 organisations include Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
In a letter written to the UN Human Rights Council member states, the organisations said they were alarmed by plans by Addis Ababa to present a resolution that seeks to cut short a UN-mandated inquiry.
The civil society and rights organisations called this push by Addis Ababa “unprecedented” and one that could set “a dangerous precedent” about avoiding international scrutiny.
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Civil society and human rights groups have called on the UN to block efforts by the Ethiopian government to end an independent probe into crimes allegedly committed during a civil war in the country’s north. The more than 60 organisations include Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
In a letter written to the UN Human Rights Council member states, the organisations said they were alarmed by plans by Addis Ababa to present a resolution that seeks to cut short a UN-mandated inquiry.
The civil society and rights organisations called this push by Addis Ababa “unprecedented” and one that could set “a dangerous precedent” about avoiding international scrutiny.
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🇧🇯 Benin security forces prevented an attack on army base
Security forces in Benin repulsed an early Tuesday morning attack at a military base in the north of the country. Unidentified gunmen attacked the Gouande military base in the Altacora Departement near the border with neighbouring Togo and Burkina Faso.
Benin, like Togo, has seen increased cross-border incursions from militants based in Burkina Faso since the middle of 2022.
There has been no official statement from the authorities about casualties or ongoing operations by the army following the attack.
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Security forces in Benin repulsed an early Tuesday morning attack at a military base in the north of the country. Unidentified gunmen attacked the Gouande military base in the Altacora Departement near the border with neighbouring Togo and Burkina Faso.
Benin, like Togo, has seen increased cross-border incursions from militants based in Burkina Faso since the middle of 2022.
There has been no official statement from the authorities about casualties or ongoing operations by the army following the attack.
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🇲🇿 Mozambican town isolated by floods
Flooding in Mozambique has isolated the town of Mabote in the southern province of Inhambane, with the Mapinhane-Mabote road, the only land connection to the rest of the province, cut off.
Provincial roads official explained that heavy rains that hit the province after the landfall of tropical cyclone Freddy made it difficult for vehicles and people to move around. He said the rains destroyed close to 700km of roads across the province, disrupting traffic.
More rain is expected in the coming days.
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Flooding in Mozambique has isolated the town of Mabote in the southern province of Inhambane, with the Mapinhane-Mabote road, the only land connection to the rest of the province, cut off.
Provincial roads official explained that heavy rains that hit the province after the landfall of tropical cyclone Freddy made it difficult for vehicles and people to move around. He said the rains destroyed close to 700km of roads across the province, disrupting traffic.
More rain is expected in the coming days.
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🇷🇼🇲🇿 Rwanda-Mozambique extradition deal worries refugees
Rwandan refugees in Mozambique have described as "frightening" the ratification of an extradition treaty between the two countries. A spokesman for the refugees said he believed it would be used to persecute opponents of the government in Kigali.
A number of Rwandan dissidents have been murdered in southern Africa in recent years. One was shot dead two years ago in the Mozambican capital, another was found floating in the sea in 2012.
Rwandan troops have been deployed to Mozambique to help fight an Islamist insurgency.
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Rwandan refugees in Mozambique have described as "frightening" the ratification of an extradition treaty between the two countries. A spokesman for the refugees said he believed it would be used to persecute opponents of the government in Kigali.
A number of Rwandan dissidents have been murdered in southern Africa in recent years. One was shot dead two years ago in the Mozambican capital, another was found floating in the sea in 2012.
Rwandan troops have been deployed to Mozambique to help fight an Islamist insurgency.
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🇿🇦🇨🇳 South African rand gains as China data boosts risk-taking
The South African rand gained in early trade on Wednesday after China's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since April 2012, fuelling risk-on appetite globally.
The rand traded at 18.2900 against the dollar, more than 0.3% stronger than its previous close.
China is South Africa's largest trading partner, so positive news about the health of its economy tends to lift South African asset prices.
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The South African rand gained in early trade on Wednesday after China's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since April 2012, fuelling risk-on appetite globally.
The rand traded at 18.2900 against the dollar, more than 0.3% stronger than its previous close.
China is South Africa's largest trading partner, so positive news about the health of its economy tends to lift South African asset prices.
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🇺🇸🇸🇴 US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabaab
The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls "the largest and most deadly al-Qaida network in the world."
61 tons of weapons and ammunition arrived Tuesday in Mogadishu, the U.S. said in a statement of support for a historic Somalia-led military offensive against al-Shabaab extremists.
In a separate joint statement with other leading security partners Qatar, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Britain, the U.S. said they will support Somalia's efforts to manage weapons and ammunition that could allow the United Nations Security Council to lift its arms embargo on the country.
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The United States is increasing its military assistance to Somalia as the country sees success in battling what the U.S. calls "the largest and most deadly al-Qaida network in the world."
61 tons of weapons and ammunition arrived Tuesday in Mogadishu, the U.S. said in a statement of support for a historic Somalia-led military offensive against al-Shabaab extremists.
In a separate joint statement with other leading security partners Qatar, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Britain, the U.S. said they will support Somalia's efforts to manage weapons and ammunition that could allow the United Nations Security Council to lift its arms embargo on the country.
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🇺🇸🇳🇬 US congratulates Nigeria president-elect, urges calm
The US has congratulated Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu and citizens following the just-concluded general elections. "This competitive election represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy," US State Department spokesman said in a statement.
The State Department however acknowledged the frustration among some Nigerians and parties regarding the way the elections were conducted amid technical problems that have fuelled accusations of fraud. It called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted issues before the 11 March gubernatorial elections, noting that Nigerians were right to expect them to do better.
The US also urged all parties to avoid “violence or inflammatory rhetoric at this critical time” and seek to resolve any disputes through legal channels.
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The US has congratulated Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu and citizens following the just-concluded general elections. "This competitive election represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy," US State Department spokesman said in a statement.
The State Department however acknowledged the frustration among some Nigerians and parties regarding the way the elections were conducted amid technical problems that have fuelled accusations of fraud. It called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted issues before the 11 March gubernatorial elections, noting that Nigerians were right to expect them to do better.
The US also urged all parties to avoid “violence or inflammatory rhetoric at this critical time” and seek to resolve any disputes through legal channels.
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🇲🇬🇲🇿 Cyclone kills 14 in Madagascar and Mozambique
At least 14 people have died, seven in Madagascar and seven in Mozambique following a tropical cyclone.
The number of people affected by Cyclone Freddy has also risen to 383,000 - 226,000 in Madagascar and more than 163,300 in Mozambique, according to the latest UN situation report.
“Even though the intensity of Cyclone Freddy was not as much as we expected, hundreds of thousands of people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Recovery will take months,” the World Food Programme's representative in Madagascar told.
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At least 14 people have died, seven in Madagascar and seven in Mozambique following a tropical cyclone.
The number of people affected by Cyclone Freddy has also risen to 383,000 - 226,000 in Madagascar and more than 163,300 in Mozambique, according to the latest UN situation report.
“Even though the intensity of Cyclone Freddy was not as much as we expected, hundreds of thousands of people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Recovery will take months,” the World Food Programme's representative in Madagascar told.
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🇨🇩🇫🇷 DR Congo citizens protest the upcoming visit of French leader
A few dozen Congolese demonstrated on Wednesday against the arrival of French President in the DRC.
Outside the French Embassy in Kinshasa, protesters chanted “Macron is an assassin” or “Macron get out”, some waving Russia flags. The group accused Emmanuel Macron of backing Rwanda which they hold responsible for growing insecurity in eastern DRC.
"We refuse the arrival of Emmanuel Macron the French president in our country. Since he is accompanying Rwanda the country that is slaughtering us, the country that is killing us day and night. It is he who supports Rwanda we do not want his arrival here in our Congo," demonstrators said.
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A few dozen Congolese demonstrated on Wednesday against the arrival of French President in the DRC.
Outside the French Embassy in Kinshasa, protesters chanted “Macron is an assassin” or “Macron get out”, some waving Russia flags. The group accused Emmanuel Macron of backing Rwanda which they hold responsible for growing insecurity in eastern DRC.
"We refuse the arrival of Emmanuel Macron the French president in our country. Since he is accompanying Rwanda the country that is slaughtering us, the country that is killing us day and night. It is he who supports Rwanda we do not want his arrival here in our Congo," demonstrators said.
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🇸🇩 One killed in latest protest in Sudan
A Sudanese protester was killed on Tuesday after being shot at by security forces, a medical group said. The man was taking part in an anti-government protest in the East Nile area, located just outside of Khartoum.
Hundreds of people protested against a deal struck by the military government and the main pro-democracy group. The march was the latest in a series of near- weekly protests.
"We went out today to say no to the framework agreement because the framework agreement gives immunity to the military instead of accountability. We tell them that the dispersal of the sit-in will not pass, the blood of the martyrs will not pass without punishment and accountability," a protestor belonging to Khartoum Resistance Committees said.
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A Sudanese protester was killed on Tuesday after being shot at by security forces, a medical group said. The man was taking part in an anti-government protest in the East Nile area, located just outside of Khartoum.
Hundreds of people protested against a deal struck by the military government and the main pro-democracy group. The march was the latest in a series of near- weekly protests.
"We went out today to say no to the framework agreement because the framework agreement gives immunity to the military instead of accountability. We tell them that the dispersal of the sit-in will not pass, the blood of the martyrs will not pass without punishment and accountability," a protestor belonging to Khartoum Resistance Committees said.
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