🇳🇬 Nigeria sets date for first census in 17 years
Nigeria will start its first national census in 17 years at the end of March, as authorities seek updated data on the exact population and the size of different ethnic groups.
Nigeria's estimated population is more than 200 million and the United Nations expects that to double by 2050. That would make Nigeria the world's third most populous country, overtaking the United States.
Census figures in Nigeria affect the sharing of oil revenues and political representation among the 36 states and 300 ethnic groups. Previous counts were discredited after disputes among the three main groups, the Fulani, Yoruba and Igbo.
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Nigeria will start its first national census in 17 years at the end of March, as authorities seek updated data on the exact population and the size of different ethnic groups.
Nigeria's estimated population is more than 200 million and the United Nations expects that to double by 2050. That would make Nigeria the world's third most populous country, overtaking the United States.
Census figures in Nigeria affect the sharing of oil revenues and political representation among the 36 states and 300 ethnic groups. Previous counts were discredited after disputes among the three main groups, the Fulani, Yoruba and Igbo.
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🇱🇾 Tripoli is preparing to host the meeting of Arab countries foreign ministers
The Government of National Unity (GNU) in Libya, headed by Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba, is preparing to host the consultative meeting of Arab countries foreign ministers.
The upcoming Arab ministerial meeting is considered a preparatory meeting for the regular Arab ministerial meeting scheduled in Cairo next month.
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the GNU has not yet specified any arrangements for the meeting, the government has announced an "official leave of absence for state authorities located within the greater Tripoli area on the occasion of the preparatory conference of Arab foreign ministers."
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The Government of National Unity (GNU) in Libya, headed by Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba, is preparing to host the consultative meeting of Arab countries foreign ministers.
The upcoming Arab ministerial meeting is considered a preparatory meeting for the regular Arab ministerial meeting scheduled in Cairo next month.
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the GNU has not yet specified any arrangements for the meeting, the government has announced an "official leave of absence for state authorities located within the greater Tripoli area on the occasion of the preparatory conference of Arab foreign ministers."
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🇲🇦🇩🇿 Morocco and Algeria are competing for the African Union presidency in 2024
The Moroccan-Algerian competition is raging in political, economic, diplomatic and sports fields.
The intensity of diplomatic competition has increased between the two countries a few weeks before the next African Union conference in Comoros, as both countries seek to assume the presidency of the organization in 2024 to enhance their political influence in Africa.
“The competition will be fierce between Morocco and Algeria to win the presidency of the African Union, and it will not be easy, of course, due to the continental polarities,” said an expert from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Marrakech.
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The Moroccan-Algerian competition is raging in political, economic, diplomatic and sports fields.
The intensity of diplomatic competition has increased between the two countries a few weeks before the next African Union conference in Comoros, as both countries seek to assume the presidency of the organization in 2024 to enhance their political influence in Africa.
“The competition will be fierce between Morocco and Algeria to win the presidency of the African Union, and it will not be easy, of course, due to the continental polarities,” said an expert from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Marrakech.
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🇧🇫🇫🇷 Burkina Faso announces the departure of the French army from its territory
The government of Burkina Faso denounced the agreement that regulates the presence of French armed forces on its territory since 2018.
According to the terms of the agreement of December 17, 2018, this denunciation gives French armed forces one month to leave the territory of Burkina Faso.
For several months, citizens of Burkina Faso have been regularly demonstrating to demand the departure of the soldiers of Operation Sabre, stationed in Kamboinsin, northeast of Ouagadougou. The protesters accuse France of not doing enough to help Burkina Faso, which is undergoing terrorist attacks, and of being in league with the attackers.
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The government of Burkina Faso denounced the agreement that regulates the presence of French armed forces on its territory since 2018.
According to the terms of the agreement of December 17, 2018, this denunciation gives French armed forces one month to leave the territory of Burkina Faso.
For several months, citizens of Burkina Faso have been regularly demonstrating to demand the departure of the soldiers of Operation Sabre, stationed in Kamboinsin, northeast of Ouagadougou. The protesters accuse France of not doing enough to help Burkina Faso, which is undergoing terrorist attacks, and of being in league with the attackers.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria confirms diphtheria outbreak
Nigeria's health authorities confirmed a deadly outbreak of diphtheria on Friday.
In Kano state, one of the worst-hit states in the country's north, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa the health commission for the state has recorded more than 70 suspected cases along with 25 deaths related to the infection. The total number of confirmed cases and deaths is not yet known.
Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention revealed it initiated an emergency response to the outbreak and is monitoring the situation in four of the nation’s 36 states.
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Nigeria's health authorities confirmed a deadly outbreak of diphtheria on Friday.
In Kano state, one of the worst-hit states in the country's north, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa the health commission for the state has recorded more than 70 suspected cases along with 25 deaths related to the infection. The total number of confirmed cases and deaths is not yet known.
Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention revealed it initiated an emergency response to the outbreak and is monitoring the situation in four of the nation’s 36 states.
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🇬🇦 Gabon's foreign minister suddenly dies from a heart attack
Gabon's foreign minister Michael Moussa Adamo died after suffering a heart attack during a cabinet meeting.
The 62-year-old, an ally of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, suffered a heart attack and died "despite efforts by specialists" to revive him, the government said .
After a decade as Gabon's ambassador to the United States until 2020, he became, first, defence minister and then foreign minister in March last year.
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Gabon's foreign minister Michael Moussa Adamo died after suffering a heart attack during a cabinet meeting.
The 62-year-old, an ally of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, suffered a heart attack and died "despite efforts by specialists" to revive him, the government said .
After a decade as Gabon's ambassador to the United States until 2020, he became, first, defence minister and then foreign minister in March last year.
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🇨🇲🇨🇦 Canada says Cameroon warring parties agree to enter peace process
The government of Cameroon and some separatist factions in the English-speaking regions of the country have agreed to enter into a process aimed at resolving a conflict, Canada's foreign ministry said.
The statement said Canada had accepted a mandate to facilitate the process and the parties have agreed to form technical committees to begin work on confidence-building measures. Anonymous source in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said that there had already been three "secret meetings".
Parties of the agreement are: the Republic of Cameroon, the Ambazonia Governing Council, the Ambazonia Defiance Force, the African People's Liberation Movement, the Southern Cameroons Defense Force, the Interim Government, the Ambazonia Coalition Team.
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The government of Cameroon and some separatist factions in the English-speaking regions of the country have agreed to enter into a process aimed at resolving a conflict, Canada's foreign ministry said.
The statement said Canada had accepted a mandate to facilitate the process and the parties have agreed to form technical committees to begin work on confidence-building measures. Anonymous source in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said that there had already been three "secret meetings".
Parties of the agreement are: the Republic of Cameroon, the Ambazonia Governing Council, the Ambazonia Defiance Force, the African People's Liberation Movement, the Southern Cameroons Defense Force, the Interim Government, the Ambazonia Coalition Team.
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🇹🇩 Opposition parties authorized again after three months of suspension in Chad
The government of Chad lifted the suspension of political activities of several opposition parties in particular for "disturbing public order" during demonstrations.
"The period of suspension having come to an end, the seven political parties aforementioned are invited to resume their activities, while now strictly complying with the legislation in force," Minister of Territorial Administration Limane Mahamat said.
On October 20, 2022, around 50 people, according to the authorities, but many more according to the opposition, had been shot dead, and more than 300 others injured, in N'Djamena and a few other towns, when the government forces had violently repressed rallies organized by Les Transformateurs and Wakit Tama, the two main opposition parties, which intended to protest against the extension for two years of the functions of General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno as president of the country.
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The government of Chad lifted the suspension of political activities of several opposition parties in particular for "disturbing public order" during demonstrations.
"The period of suspension having come to an end, the seven political parties aforementioned are invited to resume their activities, while now strictly complying with the legislation in force," Minister of Territorial Administration Limane Mahamat said.
On October 20, 2022, around 50 people, according to the authorities, but many more according to the opposition, had been shot dead, and more than 300 others injured, in N'Djamena and a few other towns, when the government forces had violently repressed rallies organized by Les Transformateurs and Wakit Tama, the two main opposition parties, which intended to protest against the extension for two years of the functions of General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno as president of the country.
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🇸🇴 US air strike in Somalia 'kills 30 militants'
A US air strike assisting government troops in Somalia has killed about 30 Islamist al-Shabab militants, the US military says.
The operation happened near the town of Galcad, about 260km northeast of the capital Mogadishu. Over the past few days, the Somali army and al-Shabab militants have fought for control of the town.
Friday's air strike came as the army was being attacked by more than 100 militants, the US Africa Command says. In its report on the Galcad fighting the US Africa Command said three al-Shabab vehicles were destroyed and "the command assesses that no civilians were injured or killed".
Earlier the Islamists killed seven soldiers after storming a military base in Galcad. Somalia's Information Ministry said dozens of the militants were killed.
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A US air strike assisting government troops in Somalia has killed about 30 Islamist al-Shabab militants, the US military says.
The operation happened near the town of Galcad, about 260km northeast of the capital Mogadishu. Over the past few days, the Somali army and al-Shabab militants have fought for control of the town.
Friday's air strike came as the army was being attacked by more than 100 militants, the US Africa Command says. In its report on the Galcad fighting the US Africa Command said three al-Shabab vehicles were destroyed and "the command assesses that no civilians were injured or killed".
Earlier the Islamists killed seven soldiers after storming a military base in Galcad. Somalia's Information Ministry said dozens of the militants were killed.
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🇺🇸🇸🇳 Yellen breaks ground on rural electrification project in Senegal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday helped kick off a new rural electrification project in Senegal that will bring power to around 350,000 people.
Yellen traveled to the site of the project, led by Illinois-based engineering firm Weldy Lamont Group, as part of a three-country trip to Africa that aims to expand U.S.-African ties.
The new project received technical assistance from the U.S. Power Africa initiative, capacity building through the U.S. Agency for Trade and Development, and a $102.5 million loan guarantee from the Export-Import Bank, Yellen said.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday helped kick off a new rural electrification project in Senegal that will bring power to around 350,000 people.
Yellen traveled to the site of the project, led by Illinois-based engineering firm Weldy Lamont Group, as part of a three-country trip to Africa that aims to expand U.S.-African ties.
The new project received technical assistance from the U.S. Power Africa initiative, capacity building through the U.S. Agency for Trade and Development, and a $102.5 million loan guarantee from the Export-Import Bank, Yellen said.
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Main Events in Africa on January 15-21
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso announced the departure of the French army from its territory.
🇺🇸🇲🇦 U.S. intends to establish a military base in Morocco to counter Russia's growing influence in Africa.
🇸🇴 Somalia seized key port town Xarardhere and the town of Galcad from al-Shabaab and is preparing to launch the second phase of an offensive against militants.
🇲🇦🇩🇿 The tension between Morocco and Algeria rises amid the Polisario movement's 16th congress, Zwelivelile Mandela speech at the CHAN opening ceremony and their competition for the African Union presidency in 2024.
🇿🇦 Energy crisis is growing in South Africa, the threat of nationwide shutdown in protest, president of South Africa canceled his plans to attend World Economic Forum to solve crisis.
🇬🇧🇩🇿 British military delegation arrived in Algeria to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
🇲🇱 Mali received Russian warplanes and helicopters.
🇺🇸🇱🇾 U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Libya met with the speaker of the House of Representatives and LNA commander.
🇩🇪🇫🇷 German, French ministers want African solidarity with Europe regarding Russia
🇹🇿 Tanzania opposition holds first rally since ban lifted.
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso announced the departure of the French army from its territory.
🇺🇸🇲🇦 U.S. intends to establish a military base in Morocco to counter Russia's growing influence in Africa.
🇸🇴 Somalia seized key port town Xarardhere and the town of Galcad from al-Shabaab and is preparing to launch the second phase of an offensive against militants.
🇲🇦🇩🇿 The tension between Morocco and Algeria rises amid the Polisario movement's 16th congress, Zwelivelile Mandela speech at the CHAN opening ceremony and their competition for the African Union presidency in 2024.
🇿🇦 Energy crisis is growing in South Africa, the threat of nationwide shutdown in protest, president of South Africa canceled his plans to attend World Economic Forum to solve crisis.
🇬🇧🇩🇿 British military delegation arrived in Algeria to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
🇲🇱 Mali received Russian warplanes and helicopters.
🇺🇸🇱🇾 U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Libya met with the speaker of the House of Representatives and LNA commander.
🇩🇪🇫🇷 German, French ministers want African solidarity with Europe regarding Russia
🇹🇿 Tanzania opposition holds first rally since ban lifted.
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🇷🇺🌍 Russian foreign minister will begin his Africa tour on January 23
On January 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will start an African tour that will include several countries.
Lavrov will visit South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana and Angola. He will then go to North Africa in February to visit Tunisia, Mauritania, Algeria and Morocco. However, precise number of country to visit is yet unknown. Amid his tour Russian Foreign Minister will also visit African Union Headquarters.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa announced that Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor will receive her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on January 23 to hold bilateral talks and discuss common issues.
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On January 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will start an African tour that will include several countries.
Lavrov will visit South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana and Angola. He will then go to North Africa in February to visit Tunisia, Mauritania, Algeria and Morocco. However, precise number of country to visit is yet unknown. Amid his tour Russian Foreign Minister will also visit African Union Headquarters.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa announced that Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor will receive her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on January 23 to hold bilateral talks and discuss common issues.
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Africa Intel pinned «Main Events in Africa on January 15-21 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso announced the departure of the French army from its territory. 🇺🇸🇲🇦 U.S. intends to establish a military base in Morocco to counter Russia's growing influence in Africa. 🇸🇴 Somalia seized key port town…»
🇸🇴 At least five injured after blast at mayor's office in Mogadishu
At least five people have been injured in a blast near the mayor’s office in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, with gunfire erupting afterwards, according to police and witnesses.
Witnesses said the huge explosion on Sunday damaged nearby buildings.
“Terrorists blasted a vehicle loaded with explosives onto a perimeter wall of the Mogadishu mall which is next to the Banadir administration headquarters,” police officer said.
Security forces immediately put the area under lockdown but an exchange of gunfire between the army and the assailants was ongoing.
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At least five people have been injured in a blast near the mayor’s office in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, with gunfire erupting afterwards, according to police and witnesses.
Witnesses said the huge explosion on Sunday damaged nearby buildings.
“Terrorists blasted a vehicle loaded with explosives onto a perimeter wall of the Mogadishu mall which is next to the Banadir administration headquarters,” police officer said.
Security forces immediately put the area under lockdown but an exchange of gunfire between the army and the assailants was ongoing.
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🇿🇦 South Africa's Eskom says worst power cuts over for now but urges less use
State power company Eskom's outgoing chief executive made a statement regarding power cuts. He asks people to "be sparing with electrical appliances after 4 p.m., think twice about whether you really need to boil so much water for that tea, and don't even think about switching on your air conditioner after dark."
Chief executive reassured citizens recent maintenance work would ease some of the harshest blackouts in living memory.
But outgoing CEO Andre De Ruyter also re-affirmed that power cuts would continue for two more years at least.
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State power company Eskom's outgoing chief executive made a statement regarding power cuts. He asks people to "be sparing with electrical appliances after 4 p.m., think twice about whether you really need to boil so much water for that tea, and don't even think about switching on your air conditioner after dark."
Chief executive reassured citizens recent maintenance work would ease some of the harshest blackouts in living memory.
But outgoing CEO Andre De Ruyter also re-affirmed that power cuts would continue for two more years at least.
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