Politico: “And yet, the only reasonable conclusion to draw now is that France should close its bases and go.” https://www.politico.eu/article/france-africa-sahel-niger-al-qaeda-islamic-state/ France: Today, France’s involvement in the Sahel region has become counterproductive | AFP via Getty Images “It is not simply French-African dialogue that we must rebuild together, but a project between our two continents, aContinue reading “France discourse with Africa heightens”
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Muslims Holy Month of Ramadan
Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. It is believed that the first verses of Islam’s holy scripture, the Quran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this time. Ramadan celebrants fire theContinue reading “Muslims Holy Month of Ramadan”
South Africa files Genocide on Israel
Featured Image: “Palestinians carrying flags and banners gather at the Nelson Mandela Square to demonstrate in support of the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice, on January 10, 2024, in Ramallah, the West Bank” .(Issam Rimawi / Anadolu via Getty Images) “Israel strongly denied the accusation, contendingContinue reading “South Africa files Genocide on Israel”
Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason
Niger’s military leader Junta aims to prosecute detained President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and National Security obstruction. Junta aims to prosecute’ President Bazoum for ‘high treason. https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230813-niger-military-regime-says-will-prosecute-president-bazoum-for-high-treasonⁿ Following the coupe President Mohamed Bazoum seeks U.S to intervene. While the reasons for the coupe remain unclear; coupe leader Brigadier General Moussa Salaou was trained byContinue reading “Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason”
South Sudan Oil Pipeline
Featured image: “Greater Nile Oil Pipeline” – Wikipedia “South Sudan, which had previously transported its oil through a pipeline controlled by Sudan, decided to completely shut down production after war broke out between the two countries over transport fees. The total shutdown of South Sudan’s 350 000 bpd production came after accusations that Sudan had confiscatedContinue reading “South Sudan Oil Pipeline”
Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.
Mecca has 2.5 million in attendance at the Holy Pilgrimage this year. The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. “The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringingContinue reading “Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.”
One million displaced in Sudan.
“Sudan emergency: One million now displaced in the ongoing conflict.” “About 843,000 are displaced internally and 250,000 have fled across Sudan’s borders since fighting broke out a month ago.“ https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/5/19/more-than-1-million-people-displaced-by-sudan-crisis-un-says Aljazeera photo image. International Rescue Committee. IRC: “Khartoum, Sudan, 16 May 2023 — The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant loss of life, withContinue reading “One million displaced in Sudan.”
Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks
UN Envoy says Sudan’s warring Generals have agreed to send Representatives for negotiation talks. A regional spillover is of great concern. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-conflict-drives-100000-over-border-amid-crumbling-ceasefires-2023-05-02/ Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L). RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo (R). Aljazeera: Ashraf Shazly (AP) “In 2019, the two united to overthrow a corrupt dictator, but have sinceContinue reading “Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks”
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