“The pair were once allies who banded in April 2019 to overthrow former president Omar al-Bashir who ruled Sudan for 30 years. After the coupe’ they agreed to form a transitional sovereignty Council to hand over control to the people of Sudan through a democratic process they promise to form a new civilian government withinContinue reading “Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo”
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Sudan Evacuations
Residents flee Khartoum city. African Diaspora: “People have lost their lives because the military government and the paramilitary force are fighting and it seems like they don’t care where they are having that conflict. The battles have thrown Sudan’s capital into turmoil in the past few days.”
Sudan rebels seize Bio Lab.
The Sun: “Biohazard threat for Brits after Sudanese rebels seize lab in war-torn Khartoum.” The World Health Organization (WHO), said that the “Sudanese fighters have seized a major bio lab containing polio, cholera, and measles samples in an “extremely dangerous” situation.” “World Health Organization (WHO), chiefs have sounded a major alarm after a militia groupContinue reading “Sudan rebels seize Bio Lab.”
Hear Africa Now! Namibia and South Africa
Namibian President Geingob in South Africa State Visit. The African leaders discussed the warrant arrest issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Sudan conflict. Calls for harmony between Sudanese two Generals. A call for unity. A call for a ceasefire in the Sudan conflict between the two generals; Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohammed HamdanContinue reading “Hear Africa Now! Namibia and South Africa”
The Sudan Conflict
The Power Struggle between two Generals “The fighting in Sudan is a power struggle between two Generals. One is Abdel Fattah al-Burhan head of Sudanese armed forces for the few years, who act as a de facto leader of the country. Burhan appears to be elevating himself as a dictator for life in Sudan.” AbdelContinue reading “The Sudan Conflict”
Taliban in Power.
“The Taliban returned to power in 2021; twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops.” Celebrating their power to rule, the Taliban leaders boasted “they couldn’t believe how easy it was to overtake Afghanistan government.” Since the Taliban rule, Afghanistan women’s rights and basic services have diminished. https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/taliban-afghanistan ISIS-K Terrorists return to Afghanistan.” FOXNews: “ISISContinue reading “Taliban in Power.”
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at UK Homerton College.
UK, Homerton College President at National Action Network (NAN) 2023 Convention. A week after delivering Tyre Nichols eulogy, Rev Al Sharpton travels to London to address Europe’s Civil Rights issues. Police Accountability, Voting Rights; Equality and Justice for all. Rev. Al Sharpton: “I have seen race hate in the U.S., and the UK., and theContinue reading “Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at UK Homerton College.”
Fighting between Sudan’s Army and the RSF.
U.N. reports that 180 were killed and 1800 injured in the fighting in Khartoum, Sudan “between the Army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) evolved from the Janjaweed militias which fought in a conflict in the 2000s in the Darfur region and used by the government of long-ruling President Omar al-Bashir.” https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/4/16/sudan-unrest-what-is-the-rapid-support-forces PresidentContinue reading “Fighting between Sudan’s Army and the RSF.”
Africa Continent in VP Harris, U.S. Foreign Policy Portfolio.
Vice President Harris, meets with African Leaders. AP: “Lusaka, Zambia. “Vice President Kamala Harris may have traveled halfway around the world to reach this corner of Africa, but she was welcome as a daughter. President Hakainde Hichilema said it was like a homecoming.” https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-africa-zambia-ghana-tanzania-259c1422728460cd6ca3a2beae2f79a9
Vice President Harris renews U.S Africa relations.
“The Vice President, as part of her call for the private sector to promote climate resilience, farmers; climate-smart agriculture and sustainability, clean energy, and clean transportation.” “Over $7 Billion in private sector and U.S. Government commitments to promote climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation across Africa.” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/31/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-over-7-billion-in-private-sector-and-u-s-government-commitments-to-promote-climate-resilience-adaptation-and-mitigation-across-africa/ PBS: “Harris is the highest profile member of Biden’sContinue reading “Vice President Harris renews U.S Africa relations.”
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