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”
Category Archives: Sudan
ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) meet to discuss Niger’s coupe. Premium Times: “On 26 July 2023, the Presidential Guard in Niger launched a coup and detained President Mohamed Bazoum and his family. President Bazoum speaks from detention, says coup has no justification.” The people appear to be standing on side of theContinue reading “ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.”
Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.
“Wagner revolt in Russia dim outlook for its operations in Africa.” “As the Wagner fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, spokespeople for the governments of Mali and CAR declined to comment on the turmoil and how it might affect their security strategies against armed groups.” “A revolt by the Wagner forceContinue reading “Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.”
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”
Sudan’s war “Environmental decline.”
As the dead bodies lay in the streets of war-torn Sudan, evacuations are underway with the help of countries assisting evacuees to safety. Countries assisting in the evacuations are Saudi Arabia, Britain, Egypt, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Indonesia, China, India, Canada, Chad, Kenya, Iran, Ukraine, and Russia,and the United States,Continue reading “Sudan’s war “Environmental decline.””
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”
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