Africa – Page 2 – The Diplomatic Envoy

Sudan’s Military Arrests Prime Minister and Seizes Power

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Katherine Dorrer 0 Comments Sudan, military coup, Africa, Women’s Empowerment

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and governmental officials were arrested in the capital city of Khartoum, halting the military and civilian power-sharing government that the country has utilized since late 2019 after President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown. As of Monday, October 25, 2021, Sudan is in a state of emergency, as thousands of pro-democracy protestors gather in the streets to oppose the military coup and the prime minister’s arrest, according to The New York Times.

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ICJ Rules in Favor of Somalia in Maritime Dispute

October 27, 2021October 26, 2021 Charleigh Stone 0 Comments Kenya, Somalia, Africa, Territorial Disputes, ICJ, Maritime Dispute

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of Somalia in a maritime time dispute case instituted against Kenya over the delimitation of maritime spaces claimed by both states in the Indian Ocean. The judgement, which is binding and without appeal, was unanimous in its finding that there is no agreed maritime boundary between the two states, according to an ICJ press release.

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Algeria Bans France from Entering Algerian Airspace

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Hamzah Khan 0 Comments France, Europe, Algeria, Africa, Conflict, tension, Colonialism

In the latest escalation of diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria, the French military announced on October 3 that Algeria had closed its airspace to French military aircraft, reports CNN. Algeria accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of unnecessarily intervening in internal affairs and pushing false narratives about the Algerian government. The restriction comes as a blow to the French military, which regularly uses Algerian airspace to conduct military operations in the Sahel region of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Protests Erupt After Tunisia’s President Suspends Constitution

October 5, 2021October 4, 2021 Hamzah Khan 0 Comments Political Crisis, Africa, Tunisia, Constitutional Crisis

On September 22, Tunisian President Kais Saied announced that he would suspend parts of the country’s constitution and rule by executive decree, according to The Guardian. Tunisian news site Nawaat reports that days after the President announced the suspension, thousands of Tunisians protested in downtown Tunis, calling his actions a coup and unconstitutional.

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Nigeria Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Years

September 30, 2021October 11, 2021 Anna Thibodeau 0 Comments Nigeria, Africa, Cholera, Outbreak

In August, Nigeria faced a growing cholera outbreak amidst a rise in COIVD-19 cases. 69,925 suspected cholera infections have been recorded in 25 out of 36 states and 2,300 people have died as of September 5,according to Africa News. Deaths totaled 653 on August 3 and jumped to 2,323 in just over month, according to the Sept. 5 statistics.

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Guinean Military Forces Stage Coup D’etat

September 14, 2021September 29, 2021 Sergei C. Valenzuela 0 Comments Protests, Guinea, Africa, Political Instability, military coup

Guinean soldiers have seized control of the West African country in an apparent coup d’etat. Special forces led by Mamaday Boumdouya arrived in Conakry, the country’s capital, on September 5, to overthrow and arrest now-deposed President Alpha Conde.

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Humanitarian Aid Blockades in Tigray Worsen Fragile Conditions

September 13, 2021September 12, 2021 nokranez 0 Comments Humanitarian Crisis, Conflict, Tigray, Ethiopia, Africa

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis has wreaked havoc on the nation, and new reports suggest that the conflict will only continue to get worse in the coming months. BBC News says that fighting between government and Tigray forces has led to roadblocks on key transport routes, resulting in a humanitarian aid blockade and rendering aid distribution to the region nearly impossible.

2021 May 2021 International News Africa

Chad President Idriss Déby Killed by Rebel Group

May 3, 2021January 27, 2022 Joseph MacKenna 0 Comments Africa, Death, President, AU, Chad, Protests

The newly re-elected president of Chad, Idriss Déby, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, April 20, after being attacked by Front for Change and Concord rebels (otherwise known as FACT). Déby, who was 68 years old, was visiting the front lines when he was shot. The details of the events leading up to Déby’s death are uncertain, with the Chadian Military and FACT stating different timelines leading up to the incident. CNN reports that FACT troops had overrun a military garrison, and Déby was shot while fleeing. The Chadian government has denied these claims.

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1800 Inmates Escape Nigerian Prison Break

April 27, 2021November 11, 2021 Kristen McGuire 0 Comments Nigeria, Terrorism, Africa, Prison Escape

In the early hours of April 5, gunmen attacked the Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State, a region in Southeast Nigeria, freeing over 1800 inmates, according to BBC News. The New York Times explains that the attack on the prison was just one of a series of attacks against several police and military facilities that have taken place since late February.

2021 March 2021 International News Africa

Tanzania President John Magufuli Dead at 61; Samia Suluhu Hassan Becomes Country’s First Female President

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 Chimdi Chukwukere 0 Comments Tanzania, Africa, Death, COVID-10, presidency

Tanzania’s former Vice President was sworn in as the East African country’s first female President after the death of John Magufuli, reports Al Jazeera. This comes days after the then-former Vice President announced on state television that President John Magufuli, aged 61, died of heart failure at Mzena hospital in Dar es Salaam.