🇿🇦 Protesters are arrested in South Africa
South African police say 87 people have been arrested across the country in connection with opposition protests. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Monday that most of the arrests were made in Gauteng province.
“Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. They were not peaceful,” he said.
Cele said over 24,000 tyres have been confiscated by police in different towns. He said police are working with the military to maintain calm.
Opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is leading the so-called national shutdown. Colleagues from SAMU.ZA reported that protests kicked off on Sunday evening. EFF previously assured that demonstrations would start on Monday.
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South African police say 87 people have been arrested across the country in connection with opposition protests. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Monday that most of the arrests were made in Gauteng province.
“Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. They were not peaceful,” he said.
Cele said over 24,000 tyres have been confiscated by police in different towns. He said police are working with the military to maintain calm.
Opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is leading the so-called national shutdown. Colleagues from SAMU.ZA reported that protests kicked off on Sunday evening. EFF previously assured that demonstrations would start on Monday.
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🇰🇪 Protests in Kenya
Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga planned countrywide protests against President William Ruto and his government. Odinga said that the demonstration will be against the high cost of living and what he calls an illegitimate presidency.
Access to some roads in the city have been restricted to prevent people from gathering.
Business have closed in Nairobi city centre as Kenyan riot police fired tear gas to disperse opposition protesters.
Opposition politicians have claimed that their phones have been disabled without substantiating.
One person has been shot dead at a market near Kibera slum in Nairobi.
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Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga planned countrywide protests against President William Ruto and his government. Odinga said that the demonstration will be against the high cost of living and what he calls an illegitimate presidency.
Access to some roads in the city have been restricted to prevent people from gathering.
Business have closed in Nairobi city centre as Kenyan riot police fired tear gas to disperse opposition protesters.
Opposition politicians have claimed that their phones have been disabled without substantiating.
One person has been shot dead at a market near Kibera slum in Nairobi.
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🇹🇳 Tunisian president's supporters rally against "traitors"Several hundred supporters of President Kais Saied rallied in Tunis on Monday to show their support for him after a crackdown on opponents accused of treason and corruption, and to reject what they call foreign interference.
"The people want the country to be cleansed!" they chanted in a central Tunis avenue. "We support Saied in his campaign against the traitors and the corrupt, against those who ruined the country during the past decade and against external interference," demonstrators said.
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🇲🇱 Two International Red Cross workers kidnapped in Mali Two workers for the International Committee of the Red Cross have been kidnapped in northern Mali, the ICRC in Mali said. It said the abductions took place between the northern cities of Gao and Kidal…
🇲🇱 Red Cross says two employees kidnapped in Mali have been freed unharmed
Two employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) kidnapped in Mali earlier this month have been freed unharmed and unconditionally, the organisation said on Monday.
"We are relieved to find our colleagues safe and sound. They will be reunited with their families as soon as possible," Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC delegation in Mali, said.
The ICRC did not disclose the names or nationalities of those kidnapped. It also said it would not release any information about the circumstances under which the abduction, captivity or release took place.
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Two employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) kidnapped in Mali earlier this month have been freed unharmed and unconditionally, the organisation said on Monday.
"We are relieved to find our colleagues safe and sound. They will be reunited with their families as soon as possible," Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC delegation in Mali, said.
The ICRC did not disclose the names or nationalities of those kidnapped. It also said it would not release any information about the circumstances under which the abduction, captivity or release took place.
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🇬🇭🇨🇳 Ghana finance minister to travel to China for debt talks
Ghana's finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta will travel to Beijing on Wednesday to meet Chinese officials to discuss a proposed restructuring of Ghana's debt.
"The talks are expected to focus on ways to reduce Ghana's debt burden and secure additional financing assurances for the country's economic programme," the source from Ghana's government said.
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Ghana's finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta will travel to Beijing on Wednesday to meet Chinese officials to discuss a proposed restructuring of Ghana's debt.
"The talks are expected to focus on ways to reduce Ghana's debt burden and secure additional financing assurances for the country's economic programme," the source from Ghana's government said.
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🇫🇷🇲🇱 French journalist freed in Mali
French journalist Olivier Dubois, who has been held hostage in Mali for nearly two years, has been freed, newspaper Liberation' director told.
Dubois, who disappeared in Mali's northern city of Gao in April 2021, appeared in a video early May 2022, appealing to authorities to do everything they could to free him from Islamist militants holding him.
"We are deeply relieved and happy about this outcome," Liberation director said.
France's foreign ministry did not immediately confirm the news of his release. France has repeatedly denied paying ransoms for hostages.
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French journalist Olivier Dubois, who has been held hostage in Mali for nearly two years, has been freed, newspaper Liberation' director told.
Dubois, who disappeared in Mali's northern city of Gao in April 2021, appeared in a video early May 2022, appealing to authorities to do everything they could to free him from Islamist militants holding him.
"We are deeply relieved and happy about this outcome," Liberation director said.
France's foreign ministry did not immediately confirm the news of his release. France has repeatedly denied paying ransoms for hostages.
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🇺🇸🇪🇹 U.S. determines all sides committed war crimes in Ethiopia conflict
The United States has determined that all sides committed war crimes during the conflict in northern Ethiopia that killed tens of thousands of people, left hundreds of thousands facing hunger and displaced millions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Blinken said that after a careful review of the law and facts, the State Department determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Eritrean Defense Force, forces loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and regional forces from Amhara committed war crimes during the conflict.
Members of the ENDF, Eritrean forces, and Amhara forces also committed crimes against humanity, Blinken told reporters, including murder, rape and other forms of sexual violence and persecution.
Blinken said he discussed with both sides in his meetings in Addis Ababa last week that there must be acknowledgement for the atrocities committed by all parties, as well as accountability.
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The United States has determined that all sides committed war crimes during the conflict in northern Ethiopia that killed tens of thousands of people, left hundreds of thousands facing hunger and displaced millions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Blinken said that after a careful review of the law and facts, the State Department determined that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Eritrean Defense Force, forces loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and regional forces from Amhara committed war crimes during the conflict.
Members of the ENDF, Eritrean forces, and Amhara forces also committed crimes against humanity, Blinken told reporters, including murder, rape and other forms of sexual violence and persecution.
Blinken said he discussed with both sides in his meetings in Addis Ababa last week that there must be acknowledgement for the atrocities committed by all parties, as well as accountability.
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🇺🇸🇳🇪 US aid worker freed over 6 years after kidnapping in Niger
American aid worker Jeff Woodke has been released more than six years after being kidnapped by militants in Niger, U.S. officials said.
Woodke's release was announced days after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Niger for an official visit, becoming the first top U.S. diplomat to visit the country.
"I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years in captivity," U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. "The U.S. thanks Niger for its help in bringing him home to all who miss & love him."
A senior administration official praised efforts of Niger in helping secure the release of Woodke but declined to say where he was exactly.
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American aid worker Jeff Woodke has been released more than six years after being kidnapped by militants in Niger, U.S. officials said.
Woodke's release was announced days after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Niger for an official visit, becoming the first top U.S. diplomat to visit the country.
"I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years in captivity," U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. "The U.S. thanks Niger for its help in bringing him home to all who miss & love him."
A senior administration official praised efforts of Niger in helping secure the release of Woodke but declined to say where he was exactly.
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🇪🇺🇳🇬 EU observers say 21 killed in Nigeria election violence
European Union election observers said on Monday at least 21 people were killed during Nigeria's regional elections, which were marked by intimidation and violence.
Nigerians voted for state governors in 28 of 36 states on Saturday. Results were still expected from several states on Monday.
"Polling on election day was again disrupted by multiple incidences of thuggery, intimidation of voters, polling officials, observers and journalists and this occurred in most of the states," European Union Observer Mission Nigeria chief observer told.
He said, however, there were some improvements in Saturday's vote compared to last month's presidential poll. Election materials arrived on time at most polling units, which opened early while electronic voting machines worked better than last month.
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European Union election observers said on Monday at least 21 people were killed during Nigeria's regional elections, which were marked by intimidation and violence.
Nigerians voted for state governors in 28 of 36 states on Saturday. Results were still expected from several states on Monday.
"Polling on election day was again disrupted by multiple incidences of thuggery, intimidation of voters, polling officials, observers and journalists and this occurred in most of the states," European Union Observer Mission Nigeria chief observer told.
He said, however, there were some improvements in Saturday's vote compared to last month's presidential poll. Election materials arrived on time at most polling units, which opened early while electronic voting machines worked better than last month.
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🇰🇪 Opposition warns of weekly Kenya protests
Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has said protests will take place every Monday until President William Ruto addresses the high cost of living which has brought economic hardship to millions of Kenyans.
He is also pushing for what he calls "electoral justice", which is a mixture of his disputed claim that he won the last election and a push to block the reconstitution of the team that runs Kenya's election.
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Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has said protests will take place every Monday until President William Ruto addresses the high cost of living which has brought economic hardship to millions of Kenyans.
He is also pushing for what he calls "electoral justice", which is a mixture of his disputed claim that he won the last election and a push to block the reconstitution of the team that runs Kenya's election.
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🇬🇦 Gabon arrests 33 after ferry disaster
33 people have been arrested under a criminal investigation into a ferry accident off Gabon last week that claimed 24 lives, rescue coordinators said Sunday.
Those detained include officials at the ministry of transport, the merchant marine and the vessel's owner, Royal Cost Marine, according to the public prosecutor.
Rescue teams are looking for another 13 listed as missing after a small passenger boat.
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33 people have been arrested under a criminal investigation into a ferry accident off Gabon last week that claimed 24 lives, rescue coordinators said Sunday.
Those detained include officials at the ministry of transport, the merchant marine and the vessel's owner, Royal Cost Marine, according to the public prosecutor.
Rescue teams are looking for another 13 listed as missing after a small passenger boat.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria's two big parties dominate governorship elections
Nigeria's two biggest parties won the majority of states in weekend governorship polls, official figures showed on Monday, maintaining their political dominance.
Ruling All Progressives Congress won 15 states, People's Democratic Party won 7 states. A northern regional party won one state and led in another. Labour Party, which rejected the Lagos result, led in one state.
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Nigeria's two biggest parties won the majority of states in weekend governorship polls, official figures showed on Monday, maintaining their political dominance.
Ruling All Progressives Congress won 15 states, People's Democratic Party won 7 states. A northern regional party won one state and led in another. Labour Party, which rejected the Lagos result, led in one state.
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🇳🇦 Namibia prepares for protests on independence day
Namibian activists have vowed to go on with protests against unemployment despite a police ban, as the country marks 33 years of independence on Tuesday.
Inspector General of Police directed the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) to choose another day to protest. He said holding protests on independence day "may cause feelings of hostility".
NEFF activists have, however, said they will go on with their demonstrations and accused the government of undermining their rights by deciding when to protest.
NEFF activists has called on unemployed youth to join the nationwide protest. They said unemployment in the country was now a national crisis.
Activists added that Namibia would celebrate 33 years of "high unemployment, high poverty, corrupt governance, looting and mismanagement of the country."
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Namibian activists have vowed to go on with protests against unemployment despite a police ban, as the country marks 33 years of independence on Tuesday.
Inspector General of Police directed the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) to choose another day to protest. He said holding protests on independence day "may cause feelings of hostility".
NEFF activists have, however, said they will go on with their demonstrations and accused the government of undermining their rights by deciding when to protest.
NEFF activists has called on unemployed youth to join the nationwide protest. They said unemployment in the country was now a national crisis.
Activists added that Namibia would celebrate 33 years of "high unemployment, high poverty, corrupt governance, looting and mismanagement of the country."
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe's new 300 MW coal-fired plant starts feeding into grid
Zimbabwe's new 300 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power generating unit started feeding electricity into the national grid late on Monday, the state power utility said, as it moves to ease extended outages that have impacted businesses and households.
The southern African country is expanding its 920 MW Hwange thermal power station by adding two 300 MW units at a cost of $1.4 billion, with 85% of the funding coming from China.
The first of the two units built by Chinas Sinohydro was successfully synchronised into the national grid late Monday, the Zimbabwe Power Company said.
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Zimbabwe's new 300 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power generating unit started feeding electricity into the national grid late on Monday, the state power utility said, as it moves to ease extended outages that have impacted businesses and households.
The southern African country is expanding its 920 MW Hwange thermal power station by adding two 300 MW units at a cost of $1.4 billion, with 85% of the funding coming from China.
The first of the two units built by Chinas Sinohydro was successfully synchronised into the national grid late Monday, the Zimbabwe Power Company said.
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🇸🇳 Senegal leader says it's legal to seek third term
Senegal's president has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate.
Macky Sall's comments are likely to fuel an already tense political climate. Critics of Sall accuse his government of using the courts to sideline the opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko.
The constitution in Senegal was amended in 2016 to shorten a presidential term from seven to five years. It states that no-one can serve more than two consecutive terms which the opposition says clearly prevents Sall from running in next year's election.
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Senegal's president has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate.
Macky Sall's comments are likely to fuel an already tense political climate. Critics of Sall accuse his government of using the courts to sideline the opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko.
The constitution in Senegal was amended in 2016 to shorten a presidential term from seven to five years. It states that no-one can serve more than two consecutive terms which the opposition says clearly prevents Sall from running in next year's election.
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🇳🇦 Namibia prepares for protests on independence day Namibian activists have vowed to go on with protests against unemployment despite a police ban, as the country marks 33 years of independence on Tuesday. Inspector General of Police directed the Namibia…
🇳🇦🇿🇦 Protesters were dispersed in Namibia, in South Africa protests were diminished
Collegues from SAMU.ZA informed that several NEFF activists, members of parliament and commissar were detained just after the start of anti-government protests. Because of that demonstrations were quickly dispersed.
EFF in South Africa also have little success in protesting. In Western Cape province rain prevented demonstrations from happening. In other provinces police was quick to react.
However EFF leader, Julius Malema, has already called it "the most successful protest action South Africa has ever seen".
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Collegues from SAMU.ZA informed that several NEFF activists, members of parliament and commissar were detained just after the start of anti-government protests. Because of that demonstrations were quickly dispersed.
EFF in South Africa also have little success in protesting. In Western Cape province rain prevented demonstrations from happening. In other provinces police was quick to react.
However EFF leader, Julius Malema, has already called it "the most successful protest action South Africa has ever seen".
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🇰🇪 Protests in Kenya Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga planned countrywide protests against President William Ruto and his government. Odinga said that the demonstration will be against the high cost of living and what he calls an illegitimate presidency.…
🇰🇪 One killed, six injured, 200 detained in Kenya protests, police say
A university student in Kenya was killed,six police officers were injured and 200 were detained in protests on Monday against President William Ruto's government over high living costs, police said.
Protesters took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, and several other cities in response to a call for demonstrations by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Some lit fires in the streets and threw rocks at police. Police fired tear gas and water cannons.
Despite that protests, as in the case of Namibia and South Africa, were not successful.
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A university student in Kenya was killed,six police officers were injured and 200 were detained in protests on Monday against President William Ruto's government over high living costs, police said.
Protesters took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, and several other cities in response to a call for demonstrations by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Some lit fires in the streets and threw rocks at police. Police fired tear gas and water cannons.
Despite that protests, as in the case of Namibia and South Africa, were not successful.
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