North Africa

On the threat of their lives, hundreds of migrants are nonetheless often attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Africa. Exterior Tunisia, coastguards have intercepted 40 boats over the previous week. And on Sunday, a tragedy claimed the lives of 21 folks from sub-Saharan Africa. Their boat sank whereas attempting to achieve Italy. Among the many victims are many Ivorians, together with a mom and…

In Sudan, the violence between the Beni Amer and Hadendowa communities within the japanese a part of the nation has not been introduced underneath management. On Wednesday, six individuals have been killed within the port of Suakin throughout clashes between militants following the dismissal of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok by the bitter Beni governor. Since his appointment, the governor had failed to…

Injured have been all protesters who had demonstrated within the city of Kassala in assist of the provincial governor who was fired earlier within the week. Seven folks have been shot and 30 others injured throughout an indication in japanese Sudan, the place tensions are excessive between rival teams, medics have mentioned.A medical committee mentioned Thursday that every one the useless and…

Following the dissemination of the declassified portion of emails from former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a wide-ranging controversy invaded the affected African countries, including Libya. The contents of the emails deleted by Hillary Clinton in 2016 relate to the origins of the 2011 revolution at the time of the Arab Spring, visibly sponsored by international powers, led by Washington. Ahmad Kadhaf al-Dam, who is leading the fight for the Libyan front, has indicated that he will attack Mrs Clinton for American…

Known as "Madame Maya", this businesswoman posed as the hidden daughter of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. A court in Algiers sentenced her to 12 years in prison, a fine and seizure of her property for money laundering, influence on peddling, waste of public funds and illegal transfer of foreign currency abroad. "Madame Maya", whose real name is Zoulikha Nachinache, has been a very influential woman in Algeria for many years. An influence due to a rumor that she is the daughter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika. During…

If the global economy recovers, the rise to pre-crisis activity levels is likely to be long, erratic and uncertain, the International Monetary Fund said in its economic forecast released at its autumn meetings. . Return to activity will be particularly difficult for certain new and developing countries, where infections are growing rapidly. But also for the African countries that relied on their oil exports or tourism to come back. Sub-Saharan Africa could experience its first recession in 25 years. After 3.2% growth…

Demonstrations took place on Tuesday 13 October in Sbeïtla, about 30 miles (30 kilometers) from Kasserine, a marginalized region in central western Tunisia. Residents' anger erupted after the death of a man killed in the destruction of his newsstand. It all starts at night from Monday to Tuesday. The local authorities in Sbeïtla decide to apply a decision to destroy an illegal outlet for newspapers and tobacco. However, the owner's father is sleeping inside. He died during this operation. Her son explains that municipal…

Photojournalist of Mexican descent, Narciso Contreras reveals at Bayeux Tapestry (Calvados) till November 5 as a part of the Battle Correspondent Award. Primarily based on one in all his images, we gave him the ground so he may specify the context of his work in Libya. Narciso Contreras has lined a number of conflicts and their humanitarian penalties, significantly…

The International Monetary Fund held a virtual meeting on Friday, October 9, on the impact of coronavirus in Africa in the presence of its CEO Kristalina Georgieva. According to the latter, economic support released in recent months is significant, but it remains insufficient to help the continent emerge from the crisis. According to the IMF chief executive, the institution has already released nearly $ 26 billion this year. This is ten times more than what the IMF releases on average each year for loans. But the needs…

Marshal Khalifa Haftar's private plane landed in Istanbul twice in July last year. The Falcon 900 also landed during the same period in Abu Dhabi and then at the private Emirati airport Al Batine, reserved for business people. This private jet attracts the attention of "flight tracking" enthusiasts who monitor flights in real time and track their movements. Usually this plane is used by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, but more often and more it is used by his relatives for human trafficking and money laundering. This episode in…