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🇱🇷 Liberian warlord and senator Prince Johnson dies at 72
Prince Johnson, a prominent figure in Liberia's 1989-2003 civil wars, died Thursday at age 72. Known for his notorious role in the torture and killing of President Samuel Doe in 1990, Johnson was the longest-serving senator and leader of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction party. After his violent past, he became an evangelical preacher and a vocal opponent of war crimes tribunals. His involvement in the civil conflicts, which claimed approximately 250,000 lives, marked a brutal chapter in Liberian history. Johnson passed away at the Hope for Women health center.
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🇸🇸 South Sudan ambassador alleges violent assault by deputy head of mission
Diplomatic tensions have erupted at the South Sudanese embassy in Washington, with Ambassador Santino Fardol W. Dicken accusing Deputy Head of Mission Angong Dhol Acuil of physically assaulting him in his office on November 25, 2024. In a detailed letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fardol described the incident as a "violent attack," providing graphic evidence of injuries and alleging a pattern of misconduct by Acuil, including 70 days of unauthorized absences and previous physical altercations with other diplomats.
The incident has drawn significant public attention, with social media showcasing images of the ambassador's bloodied mouth and calls for official investigation. The situation is particularly sensitive given that Acuil is the daughter of Awut Deng Achuil, the Minister of General Education and Foreign Affairs, which complicates potential disciplinary actions. Fardol has warned of potential legal action and expressed serious concerns about his safety, stating he can no longer work with Acuil, whom he characterizes as "immoral, violent, abusive, and unethical."
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🇿🇦 South Africa's strategic quest for liquefied natural gas
South Africa is actively exploring alternative liquefied natural gas (LNG) sources, particularly from Qatar, to address an impending supply shortage as Mozambique's gas production is expected to decline in 2027. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa revealed that the government is considering a commercial agreement involving Sasol Ltd. and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to secure new gas supplies. The minister warned of a potential "gas cliff" that could put 5% of the country's gross domestic product at risk, emphasizing the critical nature of finding alternative fuel sources to support industrial operations and maintain economic stability.
To prepare for this transition, South Africa has initiated strategic infrastructure developments, including a request for proposals for an LNG terminal at the Port of Ngqura and plans for another terminal at Richards Bay, expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2028. Ramokgopa, who recently conducted talks in Qatar, stressed the importance of engaging with gas-intensive users to ensure continued supply and minimize economic disruption.
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🇹🇿🇺🇸 Tanzania stands firm on Adani Group contracts despite U.S. indictment
Despite the recent U.S. indictment of Gautam Adani on accusations of bribery and fraud, Tanzania remains committed to its existing contracts with Adani Ports, a unit of the Adani Group. In May, Tanzania entered into a 30-year concession agreement for Adani Ports to operate Container Terminal 2 at Dar es Salaam port and approved a share purchase agreement for a 95% stake in Tanzania International Container Terminal Services for $95 million.
Tanzania Ports Authority Director General Plasduce Mbossa affirmed the government's position, in contrast to neighboring Kenya, which recently scrapped several deals with Adani Group, including airport and power transmission line projects. The Adani Group has denied the U.S. accusations, which include allegations of a $265 million bribery scheme involving Gautam Adani and his nephew.
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🇰🇪 EACC uncovers massive medical insurance tender fraud at Kenya maritime authority
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Henry Mwasaru, Head of Human Resources and Administration at the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), in connection with a KSh 40.5 million medical insurance tender scandal. Mwasaru, along with two insurance brokers, was apprehended during a coordinated operation based on a formal complaint filed on September 30, 2024. The EACC alleges that Mwasaru colluded with KMA's Head of Supply Chain Management, Bevaline Lundu, to irregularly and fraudulently award the staff medical cover tender, violating procurement laws.
Acting on court orders, the EACC seized critical evidence during the operation to support their ongoing investigation. The Commission emphasized its intensified scrutiny of procurement processes for staff medical insurance in public institutions, which have increasingly become channels for embezzlement through bid-rigging and kickbacks. Mwasaru and the other suspects are expected to face charges including abuse of office and procurement irregularities.
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🇳🇬🇨🇳 Nigeria-China trade relations reach new heights
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the remarkable trade relationship between Nigeria and China, describing it as one of the highest in Africa. In 2023, bilateral trade reached an impressive 22.6 billion dollars, growing at a remarkable 33 percent annually. Shettima emphasized the strength of this economic partnership during a meeting with a delegation led by Zhang Qingwei, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China have a rich history spanning 53 years, dating back to 1971. President Bola Tinubu's recent visit to China in September 2024 further solidified these relations, with both nations agreeing to elevate their partnership to a comprehensive strategic level.
Addressing security challenges, Shettima appealed to China for support in repositioning Nigeria's security architecture.
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🇹🇩 Chad complains it is fighting terrorism “alone" in the Lake Chad Basin
Chadian defence forces have intensified their operations to track down Boko Haram fighters.
This follows a deadly attack in late October in which the terror group targeted a garrison in the Lake Chad basin killing about 40 soldiers. In the aftermath, the president launched operation Haskanite. Authorities say they have killed about 100 fighters.
"I can confirm that there are no more Boko Haram groups on Chadian soil," the governor of the Lake province du Lac.
"Operation Haskanite has driven them out, moreover, we were able to finish them off. For instance, I can talk about our last confrontation during which a prominent leader, he was known among Boko Haram fighters, this leader was named Kanaye Djougoun. This operation has bore fruits," Saleh Haggar said.
Chad claims no Boko Haram fighter is based on its soil and that they operate from neighbouring Niger and Nigeria. The Lake Chad basin would be their supply area.
Chad's minister of communication considers his country has been left alone in this fight. "Why is Chad alone on the battleground?" Boukar Michel said.
N'Djamena has threatened to exit the regional counterterrorism security force.
Multinational Joint Task Force's (MNJTF) was set up in 2015 with Chad, Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon, each contributing troops.
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🌍 Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and produced millions in financial damages, the global police organization said Tuesday.
Operation Serengeti, a joint operation with Afripol, the African Union’s police agency, ran from Sept. 2 to Oct. 31 in 19 African countries and targeted criminals behind ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion and online scams, the agency said in a statement.
“From multi-level marketing scams to credit card fraud on an industrial scale, the increasing volume and sophistication of cybercrime attacks is of serious concern,” said Valdecy Urquiza, the Secretary General of Interpol.
Interpol pinpointed 35,000 victims, with cases linked to nearly $193 million in financial losses worldwide, stating that local police authorities and private sector partners, including internet service providers, played a key role in the operation.
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🇿🇦 Opposition parties ask South Africa’s top court to revive impeachment hearings for the president
Two South African opposition parties asked the country’s top court Tuesday to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in cash was stashed in a couch at his ranch and then stolen.
The leftist Economic Freedom Fighters and African Transformation Movement want the Constitutional Court to overrule a vote by Parliament in late 2022 that saved Ramaphosa from impeachment hearings.
Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party used its parliamentary majority to stop an impeachment vote by lawmakers. But the opposition parties say Parliament did not fulfill its constitutional duty to hold the president to account after a preliminary investigation found some evidence of misconduct by Ramaphosa and recommended a full probe.
The opposition parties want a full parliamentary investigation.
Ramaphosa was cleared of wrongdoing by financial authorities, by a public watchdog and by police after a two-year criminal investigation.
The case threatened Ramaphosa’s leadership after it was revealed in June 2022 that around $580,000 in U.S. banknotes was stolen from a couch at his game farm. The theft happened in early 2020 but came to light two years later.
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🇪🇬 Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, with 7 people still missing
Four bodies were recovered on Tuesday from a tourist boat which capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, and rescue teams were still searching for seven missing people, the Red Sea Governorate said in a statement.
Provincial governor Amr Hanafi said rescue teams had found five people alive, two Belgian tourists, one Swiss, one Finn and an Egyptian, bringing the total number of survivors to 33.
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip. It was struck by high waves and sank in five to seven minutes.
Twenty-eight people were rescued with minor injuries. They are staying in a hotel in Marsa Alam, where authorities are working with embassies to provide assistance and documentation.
Hanafi said the boat had passed its last safety inspection in March with no technical issues reported. Owned by an Egyptian national, the vessel was 34 meters long and had received a one-year safety certificate from the Maritime Safety Authority.
The incident occurred during rough weather conditions. The Egyptian Red Sea Ports Authority reported wave heights of 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) and wind speeds of 34 knots in the area on Sunday, leading to the closure of maritime traffic.
The Sea Story was the second boat to sink in the area this year. A vessel suffered severe damage from strong waves in June, though no casualties were reported.
The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for Egypt’s tourism industry, which plays a critical role in the country’s economy.
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🇳🇪 Niger calls for replacement of EU ambassador amid aid dispute
Niger's government has requested the European Union to replace its ambassador, Salvador Pinto da Franca, following tensions over the disbursement of emergency aid.
The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers accused him of distributing €1.3 million in flood relief to NGOs without prior approval. The EU rejected the allegations, expressing "profound disagreement."
On Sunday, Niger's foreign ministry claimed da Franca continued "unauthorized operations" despite warnings issued in October. In a statement, it said collaboration with the ambassador was no longer viable and requested his replacement "as soon as possible."
Flooding since June has killed over 300 people and displaced more than 1.1 million in Niger. The government stated it had not sought EU aid and would address the damage using its own resources.
Relations between Niger and the EU have soured since the July 2023 military coup, with the country distancing itself from its former colonial power, France, and the European bloc.
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe charts ambitious return to global finance at debt conference
Zimbabwe's president will host a conference of creditors and finance executives on Monday to discuss ambitious goals to clear debt arrears and restructure $12.7-billion in external debt, aiming to eventually tap international capital markets for the first time in more than two decades.
Zimbabwe's debt pile accounts for 81% of gross domestic product, and clearing it will be a tough challenge for a country that has faced numerous financial crises in recent decades from repeated bouts of hyperinflation to multiple unsuccessful attempts to launch new currency regimes.
"The issue of arrears is a major albatross around our neck," said Prosper Chitambara, a Harare-based independent economist.
It will be a long road; for now, even money from the International Monetary Fund, the world's lender of last resort, is unavailable for Zimbabwe. But experts say paying off arrears is essential.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the African Development Bank's (AfDB) president, Akinwumi Adesina, will attend the one-day meeting in Harare, along with creditors, development groups and private sector representatives.
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🇳🇦 Namibia to Vote in Toughest Election Yet for Ruling Party
Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years.
If SWAPO candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins, she will become the country's first female president. A SWAPO loss would mean the first transition of power to a new party since Namibia gained independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
High unemployment, corruption allegations and inequality have eroded SWAPO's support, which fell to 56% in the 2019 presidential election from 87% in 2014. There are no reliable polls on how it might fare this time.
The frontrunner among 14 opposition candidates is Panduleni Itula, a former dentist who won 29% of votes in 2019 after splitting from SWAPO and now leads a new political party, the Independent Patriots for Change.
Namibians vote separately for members of parliament and for the president, who needs more than 50% of votes to win.
"This will be the most challenging and significant election after the first one of 1989," Rui Tyitende, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, said.
He said the outcome would largely hinge on the turnout of young voters, who make up more than half the electorate and are more likely to back the opposition.
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🇸🇩 Sudan army says recaptures key state capital
The Sudanese army said Saturday it had retaken a key state capital south of Khartoum from rival paramilitaries who had held it for the past five months.
The Sennar state capital of Sinja is a strategic prize in the 19-month-old war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces as it lies on a key road linking army-controlled areas of eastern and central Sudan.
The army said that Sinja had been "liberated... from the terrorist militia". It posted footage on social media that it said had been filmed inside the main base in the city.
Aiser's office said armed forces chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan had travelled to the city of Sennar, 60 kilometres (40 miles) to the north, on Saturday to "inspect the operation and celebrate the liberation of Sinja".
The RSF had taken the two cities in a lightning offensive in June that saw nearly 726,000 civilians flee, according to UN figures. Human rights groups have said that those who were unwilling or unable to leave have faced months of arbitrary violence by RSF fighters.
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🇸🇴🇲🇬 At Least 22 Somalis Dead After Boats Capsize off Madagascar
At least 22 Somali citizens died when two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Madagascar over the weekend, Somalia's Information Minister Daud Aweis said.
Madagascar's Port, Maritime, and River Authority (APMF) said the boats had set sail from Somalia for the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on Nov. 2, a journey of several hundred kilometres.
On Saturday, the port authority reported that local fishermen discovered the first boat drifting on Friday near Nosy Iranja. They rescued 25 people, including 10 men and 15 women, but seven occupants died, the authority said.
A second boat carrying 38 people arrived at Madagascar's Port du Cratère, according to APMF. The maritime authority did not disclose a death toll for the second boat but confirmed the rescue of 23 people.
Somali Information Minister Aweis, citing information from his counterparts in Madagascar, confirmed the total death toll at 22.
"They were about 70 Somalis, 22 of them died. One boat was carrying 38 people and the other boat was carrying 32 people," Aweis said on state-owned television late on Sunday.
In recent decades thousands of people have attempted to make the crossing to Mayotte, which has a higher standard of living and access to the French welfare system.
Mayotte is officially part of France, although Comoros claims it.
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🇳🇬 Nigerian Air Force conducts air strikes against terrorists in Kukawa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched two air strikes against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, neutralizing multiple fighters and destroying enemy infrastructure. In the first operation, fighter jets destroyed a terrorist gun truck based on credible intelligence, crippling their operational capacity. The second strike responded to a distress call from ground troops under attack, engaging terrorists on motorcycles and enabling troops to recover over 20 abandoned vehicles.
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🇧🇫Burkina Faso: international network selling abortion drugs dismantled
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the dismantling of an international network for the illegal sale of abortion drugs operating from the capital, Ouagadougou. The network was using social networks and delivery services to distribute banned pharmaceutical products, thereby endangering public health.
According to the national police, the operation led to the arrest of three active members of the network, including medical workers and intermediaries. The police also seized a large quantity of illegal abortion drugs. Initial investigations reveal that these products were transported from a neighbouring country by couriers before being redistributed locally.
The network used social networks to promote its services. Customers could place orders online and make payments via electronic platforms. The drugs were then delivered in sealed parcels, avoiding routine checks. This sophisticated modus operandi allowed this illegal activity to flourish for some time before the police intervened.
The sale of abortifacient drugs without medical supervision poses serious health risks for users. These products, which are often of dubious quality, can lead to serious or even fatal medical complications. The authorities in Burkina Faso would point out that abortion is strictly regulated by law and can only be carried out under medical supervision in very specific circumstances.
🇸🇩🇺🇸 US Special Envoy condemns sexual violence in Sudan
US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by strongly condemning the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and affiliated militias for committing the "vast majority" of sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict. The remarks drew an immediate rebuttal from El Basha Tebeig, an advisor to RSF Commander Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo, who accused Perriello of bias and misrepresentation.
UN human rights experts and organizations like the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa have documented over 250 cases of sexual violence across Sudan since the war's outbreak.
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🌍 Interpol and Afripol launch massive cybercrime crackdown across African continent
In a coordinated operation codenamed Serengeti, Interpol and the African Union police body Afripol conducted a sweeping cyber-crime investigation across 19 African countries, resulting in the arrest of 1,006 suspects and the dismantling of 134,089 malicious digital infrastructures. The operation specifically targeted criminals involved in ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion, and online scams, as identified in the 2024 Africa Cyber Threat Assessment Report. In Kenya alone, authorities uncovered a significant online credit card fraud case involving the theft of $8.6 million, which was quickly redistributed through SWIFT transfers to companies in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and China.
More than 35,000 victims were identified, with financial losses approaching $193 million worldwide. Notably, specific cases included an eight-person online Ponzi scheme in Senegal involving five Chinese nationals, who were found with over 900 SIM cards and $11,000 in cash, and a Nigerian individual accused of running online investment scams that netted approximately $300,000 through false cryptocurrency promises.
The Internal Security Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, emphasized the growing sophistication of cyber security threats from various sources, including state-sponsored actors, hackers, and individuals misusing technological skills. The convention aims to criminalize a wide range of cyber activities, from illegal system access to computer-related fraud, and to enhance international cooperation in investigating and preventing such crimes.
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🇿🇦 South African expatriate families: relocation to Malta as emerging socioeconomic trend
As global migration patterns evolve, Malta has emerged as a compelling destination for South African families. The island nation has experienced a remarkable 30% increase in South African residency applications over the past two years.
The number of South African students enrolled in Maltese schools has surged by nearly 40% in the last year. Also Malta offers a stark contrast to the security challenges many South Africans experience in their home country.
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🇳🇬 Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involving an alleged fraud of 110 billion naira. The charges include misappropriation of state funds, illegally acquiring properties in Abuja and Dubai, and transferring over $1 million to US bank accounts. Bello was arraigned before the FCT High Court, wearing a white kaftan and blue cap, alongside two co-defendants.
The EFCC alleges that Bello and his associates misused state treasury funds to purchase multiple properties, including a N950 million property in Maitama, a N100 million property in Gwarimpa, and a N920 million property in Asokoro. Additionally, they are accused of acquiring real estate in Wuse Zone 4 and a hotel apartment in Dubai. The case marks a significant legal challenge for the former governor, who is facing serious allegations of financial misconduct during his time in office.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria boat accident leaves five dead, 20 missing
At least five people were killed and 20 others are missing after a speedboat struck a submerged log and capsized in Nigeria's southern state of Delta, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The incident happened on Friday in the remote Gbaramatu Kingdom of the state's Warri South-West district.
Emergency responders are still conducting a search and rescue operation to find the 20 missing people. Six survivors are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
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🇹🇿 Rescue ends in Tanzania building collapse as death toll rises to 29
Rescue operations at a building that collapsed in Tanzania’s commercial capital have ended after 10 days as the number of dead rose to 29, the government spokesperson said Tuesday.
The owner of the building in Dar Es Salaam’s Kariakoo area, which is popular among traders, was arrested and investigations into the Nov. 16 collapse are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters.
More than 80 people were rescued from the four-story building that housed dozens of shops.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered an audit of all buildings in the area, where most businesses reopened since the search ended.
Building collapses are common during the rainy season in the East African country and are often blamed on poor construction.
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🇱🇾 More than 300 migrants detained in Libyan Desert, military force says
Libyan soldiers said on Monday they had detained more than 300 migrants who were crossing the desert and trying to make it to the shores of the Mediterranean.
Aerial photos released by the 444 brigade, a force operating under the Libyan army based in the capital Tripoli, showed groups of men, women and children sitting on the ground and surrounded by soldiers.
The migrants were stopped by a desert patrol and would be “referred to the competent authorities”, the brigade said on its Facebook page early on Monday. It did not say when they were detained.
Libya has experienced little peace since a 2011 Nato-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, and the country split in 2014 between western and eastern factions, with rival administrations governing from Tripoli and from Benghazi.
The country has become a key transit route for hundreds of thousands of migrants fleeing conflict and poverty across Africa, parts of the Middle East and other areas and hoping to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
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🇿🇦 South Africa announces mass layoffs of employees of its largest intelligence agency
The South African State Security Agency is set to undergo massive layoffs in the coming months. During a meeting in the Office of the President, Minister Kumbudzo Ntshaweni demanded that the agency's leadership require SSA officers aged between 50 and 58 to voluntarily resign.
The minister stressed that the government is dissatisfied with the effectiveness of the special services .
Analysts believe that the dismissals may be linked to the government's intention to get rid of specialists appointed by former South African President Jacob Zuma: some of these specialists continue to maintain ties with Zuma's entourage and may be a source of leaks of important official information.
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🇳🇬 President Tinubu to present 2025 budget to National Assembly
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly on Wednesday, as confirmed by Dr. Ali Barde Umoru, the Assembly's Secretary of Research and Information. The presentation follows the submission of the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework three weeks ago, with the Senate Finance Committee having already approved the framework after reviewing projections from government agencies.
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🇨🇩🇷🇼 The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola's mediation, signed a crucial peace document on Monday aimed at addressing the long-standing conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ongoing ceasefire violations by the Kigali-backed M23 militia, which has displaced thousands since 2021, diplomatic efforts continue to stabilize the humanitarian crisis. In early August, Angola brokered a fragile truce that temporarily stabilized the front line, and in early November, the two central African neighbors launched a joint committee to monitor ceasefire violations.
On Monday, the foreign ministers of Kinshasa and Kigali approved a concept of operations document—a key instrument intended to outline the terms of Rwandan troop disengagement from Congolese territory. While the Angolan government statement did not provide specific procedural details, the agreement represents a significant diplomatic step. The M23 militia, largely composed of ethnic Tutsi fighters, has continued to carry out localized offensives since the end of October, challenging the peace process but not deterring ongoing negotiations aimed at bringing stability to the region.
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🇳🇬 Nigeria's Economic Growth Quickens to 3.46% Y/y in Q3
Nigeria's economy grew 3.46% year on year in the third quarter of 2024, quicker than in the first two quarters of this year, statistics agency data showed on Monday.
Despite the pickup in economic growth, from 3.19% in the second quarter and 2.98% in the first, the growth rate is still short of the 6% target set by President Bola Tinubu when he took office last year in Africa's most populous nation.
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Zambia and Zimbabwe plunge into darkness after simultaneous power blackouts
Zambia and Zimbabwe experienced simultaneous nationwide power blackouts on the evening of Sunday, November 24, following a disturbance believed to be caused by a surge in power lines connecting the two countries to South Africa's power utility, Eskom.
The outages began at 8:15 PM CAT in Zambia and 8:25 PM CAT in Zimbabwe, according to local reports. Both state power companies, ZESA in Zimbabwe and ZESCO in Zambia, confirmed system disturbances that resulted in the total loss of power supply.
In a statement, ZESA said, “The national grid experienced a system disturbance resulting in a nationwide blackout.” Meanwhile, ZESCO described the incident as a “power system disturbance… leading to loss of power supply that has affected the whole country.”
Restoration efforts were launched immediately, with Zimbabwe reporting near-complete power restoration by 3 AM CAT on Monday, November 25.
#Zambia #Zimbabwe
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🇿🇲 Zambia ilooks to construct $900 million coal plant amid power crisis
Facing severe electricity shortages due to a record drought impacting its hydropower sources, Zambia is considering a Chinese company's proposal to build a $900 million, 600-megawatt coal-fired power plant, according to the statement from Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's meeting with Wonderful Group Chief Operations Officer Frank Mulenga.
"Every company knows the impact that climate change had this year because of the extensive drought," Mulenga said in the video from the meeting, posted by the president on social media.
In July, reports said that a Zambian coal mining company Maamba Collieries, would build a 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant over two years.
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