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Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force fighting terrorist groups – Arab News
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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests– www.yahoo.com
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A national protest meant to pressure Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign turned into a shutdown as citizens opted to stay away rather than take to the streets amid a heavy security presence.
Only a handful of protesters took part in the planned march, spearheaded by a group of disgruntled war veterans who have accused Mnangagwa of corruption and wanting to cling on to power, and they were dispersed by the police.
Following the reports of a low turnout, protest leader Blessed Geza urged Zimbabweans “not to be cowards” in a post on X.
Mnangagwa became president in 2017 following a coup against long-time leader Robert Mugabe and is currently serving his second and final term.
Catholic bishops raise alarm over situation in South Sudan – Radio Tamazuj
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UAE sends 5,000 food packages to Sudanese refugees in Chad – The National
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Trump’s Energy Secretary Offers Africa Freedom From Biden’s Climate Imperialism– americanactionnews.com
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has signaled a change that could mean the difference between life and death for millions in Africa. Speaking at the “Powering Africa Summit” in Washington, D.C., Wright told leaders of a continent of 1.5 billion people that the Trump administration “has no desire to tell you what to do with your energy system.” This is a departure from the Biden regime, which was aligned with much of the Western climate juggernaut imposing Green New Dealism on developing countries that couldn’t afford it and stood to suffer by it.
“It’s a paternalistic post-colonial attitude that I just can’t stand,” Wright said of the climate evangelism that sought to force others to abandon fossil fuels and adopt largely useless technologies like solar and wind energy.
Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries – WRAL News
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In a letter seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday, Mali’s foreign ministry addressed its French counterpart, saying: “The government has decided to withdraw Mali from the Organization Internationale de la Francophonie,” while accusing it of “selective application of sanctions” and “contempt for Mali’s sovereignty.”
“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed – UNFPA News
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Burkina Faso Political Activist Kidnapped Near Ouagadougou – News Central
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Journalists Jailed in Chad Over Alleged Wagner Ties– www.themoscowtimes.com
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Three journalists in Chad were jailed pending trial on charges of colluding with the Wagner private military company, the public prosecutor and one of the journalist’s lawyers said Monday.
“They are suspected of working with the Russian paramilitary group Wagner,” Public Prosecutor Omar Mahamat Kedelaye told AFP.
The journalists — Olivier Mbaindinguim Monodji, director of the weekly Le Pays and Chadian correspondent for Radio France Internationale (RFI); Le Pays editor Ndilyam Guekidata; and Tele Tchad journalist Mahamat Saleh Alhissein — were charged with espionage, conspiracy and attacking state institutions, lawyer Allahtaroum Amos said.
Kedelaye said the arrests stemmed from documents allegedly showing the journalists provided information on Chad’s security and economy, actions deemed to “harm Chad’s military or diplomatic situation or its economic interests.”
Ethiopia’s Three Major Opposition Parties condemn Proposal for “Oromia Transitional Government” – borkena.com
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Ethnic Oromo nationalist parties’ apparent move to exploit the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia to push for the formation of an Oromia state has triggered reactions from major political parties, as expected.
Three prominent political parties – the All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Enat Party (EP), and Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) – released a joint statement this week condemning the initiative.
At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia– abcnews.go.com
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — A car bomb exploded Tuesday at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders, according to witnesses.
The explosion targeted the Cairo Hotel, which houses traditional elders and military officers currently involved in coordinating the government’s offensive against the militant group al-Shabab.
The blast triggered intense gunfire as attackers stormed the hotel, engaging security forces.
“Six people, including two well-known traditional elders, were killed in the attack,” said Muhsin Abdullahi, a resident who spoke to The Associated Press by phone. He added that several wounded were hospitalized.
Somali cabinet cracks down on terrorist support networks and misinformation – Hiiraan Online
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Somalia’s Council of Ministers, led by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama, reaffirmed a resolution on Thursday aimed at intensifying efforts to combat misinformation and disrupt networks that provide direct or indirect support to terrorist groups. The move is part of the government’s broader strategy to bolster national security and counter extremist narratives.
The resolution outlines stringent measures targeting individuals and entities found guilty of aiding terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab. It criminalizes providing housing, logistical support, or any form of assistance to extremists, with severe legal repercussions, including asset seizures and extended prison sentences.
The Somali government has increasingly focused on tackling misinformation, which it views as a tool used by extremist groups to manipulate public perception and undermine state-led counterterrorism efforts. In January 2025, the Cabinet approved new social media regulations to curb the spread of terrorist propaganda. The decision follows previous actions, including the August 2023 ban on platforms such as TikTok and Telegram, which authorities accused of facilitating the dissemination of extremist content. Online
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands– www.cbc.ca
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Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
The morning after M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.3 million people that lies 200 kilometres south of rebel-held Goma — some streets were flooded by residents attempting to leave and looters filling flour sacks with what they could find. A pall of silence set in later in the day as residents and business owners braced for what comes next.
Most people waited in their home, shocked as corpses burnt to ash lay strewn in the streets — casualties of the looters who filled the vacuum left by Congolese soldiers earlier abandoning their posts.
“They set fire to the ammunition they were unable to take with them,” said Alain Iragi, among the residents who fled in search of safety on Saturday.
Zimbabwe’s war veterans demand President Mnangagwa’s resignation – VOA Asia
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Zimbabwe’s war veterans demand President Mnangagwa’s resignation VOA Asia
UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city– www.cbc.ca
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Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, early Monday, as the United Nations described a “mass panic” among its two million people and Congo’s government said the rebel advance was a “declaration of war.”
The M23 rebels announced the city’s capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons expired.
In a statement, the rebels urged residents of Goma to remain calm and for members of the Congolese military to assemble at the central stadium.
The M23 rebels’ offensive in the heart of the mineral-rich region threatens to dramatically worsen one of Africa’s longest wars and further displace civilians. According to a UN report, over a third of the population of North Kivu province where Goma is located are currently displaced, and the capture of Goma will likely exacerbate the situation.
Namibian opposition parties represented by SA advocates challenge election results – News24
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Namibian opposition parties represented by SA advocates challenge election results News24
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group – The Straits Times
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Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group The Straits Times
The anti-imperialist upsurge in the Sahel is irreversible, say leaders at historic conference in Niamey – The African
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The anti-imperialist upsurge in the Sahel is irreversible, say leaders at historic conference in Niamey The African
Ethiopia’s Red Sea gamble ignites volatile power struggle in the Horn
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Central to this escalating conflict is Ethiopia’s port deal with Somaliland—a potential lifeline for the embattled landlocked nation that could reduce its economic dependency on Djibouti, where almost all of Ethiopia’s maritime trade flows. As Ethiopia pivots toward Somaliland, it risks unravelling its long-standing economic ties with Djibouti and provoking opposition from Somalia and Egypt.
The deal, signed in January, grants Ethiopia significant access to Somaliland’s port infrastructure in exchange for Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence—a move Addis Ababa has branded a “natural right.” Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasized the existential importance of maritime access for his country, even suggesting that Ethiopia would use force to defend this access if necessary.
However, the deal comes at a cost. Somalia, which views Somaliland as part of its sovereign territory, has condemned the agreement as illegal, igniting a diplomatic firestorm. The Somali Federal Government quickly moved to bolster its alliances with Egypt and Eritrea, positioning itself as a bulwark against Ethiopia’s growing ambitions.
Ethiopian experts hail China’s modernization path as crucial catalyst for global development
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(Xinhua) 09:44, October 24, 2024Chinese and Ethiopian experts and officials have a panel discussion during a high-level experience-sharing dialogue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Oct. 22, 2024. Ethiopian experts have lauded China’s path to modernization as a crucial catalyst for global development and progress, particularly in fostering a more balanced multipolar international system. They made the remarks during the high-level experience-sharing dialogue here Tuesday under the theme “New Opportunities for China-Ethiopia Cooperation in the Joint Pursuit of Modernization.” (Xinhua/Habtamu Worku)