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FRESH VIOLENCE GRIPS TRIPOLI
Fresh violence has erupted between rival militias in Libya’s capital, killing scores of civilians.
Here’s a breakdown of what is happening in a country that continues to face a humanitarian crisis since the NATO-led bombing of 2011.
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Fresh violence has erupted between rival militias in Libya’s capital, killing scores of civilians.
Here’s a breakdown of what is happening in a country that continues to face a humanitarian crisis since the NATO-led bombing of 2011.
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TRAORÉ TO YOUTH: WE NEED SHOVELS AS WELL AS GUNS
Burkina Faso’s leader wants the country’s young people to help transform the nation. Speaking on Youth Day, Ibrahim Traoré - only 34 himself - urged his audience to “aim very high.”
He said plans were underway to make mining - an industry many young people work in in the resource-rich country - both safer and more profitable.
He admitted dangerous working conditions and low wages were tempting some to join the insurgency in Burkina Faso and across the Sahel.
He outlined new projects that would see value being added to natural resources within Burkina, rather than exporting them raw to the West and letting it reap all the profits from high-end processing.
It’s not just minerals - but agriculture too. Traoré branded it absurd that Burkinabe grow and export tomatoes but currently rely on imported tomato paste.
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Burkina Faso’s leader wants the country’s young people to help transform the nation. Speaking on Youth Day, Ibrahim Traoré - only 34 himself - urged his audience to “aim very high.”
He said plans were underway to make mining - an industry many young people work in in the resource-rich country - both safer and more profitable.
He admitted dangerous working conditions and low wages were tempting some to join the insurgency in Burkina Faso and across the Sahel.
He outlined new projects that would see value being added to natural resources within Burkina, rather than exporting them raw to the West and letting it reap all the profits from high-end processing.
It’s not just minerals - but agriculture too. Traoré branded it absurd that Burkinabe grow and export tomatoes but currently rely on imported tomato paste.
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But he was also clear that beyond the mines and the fields, Ouagadougou needs the country’s young people to help defend the nation against terrorists.
Traoré‘s been in office less than a year, but he has big plans for the country - including building West Africa’s first nuclear power plant. What do you make of his call for a new generation of workers and soldiers to help him realise that vision?
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But he was also clear that beyond the mines and the fields, Ouagadougou needs the country’s young people to help defend the nation against terrorists.
Traoré‘s been in office less than a year, but he has big plans for the country - including building West Africa’s first nuclear power plant. What do you make of his call for a new generation of workers and soldiers to help him realise that vision?
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ERITREAN DIASPORA ATTACKS EXPLAINED
Eritrean festivals across Europe and North America have been targeted by violent protests. The country’s diaspora have staged events marking the 30th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. But groups pushing for regime change in Asmara have targeted them.
We spoke with an Eritrean lawyer who told us about their links to America’s National Endowment for Democracy.
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Eritrean festivals across Europe and North America have been targeted by violent protests. The country’s diaspora have staged events marking the 30th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. But groups pushing for regime change in Asmara have targeted them.
We spoke with an Eritrean lawyer who told us about their links to America’s National Endowment for Democracy.
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ECOWAS SETS NIGER WAR D-DAY
ECOWAS has set a D-DAY for a military intervention in Niger.
The bloc made the announcement after its defence chiefs met in the Ghanaian capital Accra. It insists it will be a last-resort option to return the country to “constitutional order” after President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup nearly a month ago.
An Ecowas delegation met with Niger's military leaders at the weekend in a bid to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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ECOWAS has set a D-DAY for a military intervention in Niger.
The bloc made the announcement after its defence chiefs met in the Ghanaian capital Accra. It insists it will be a last-resort option to return the country to “constitutional order” after President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup nearly a month ago.
An Ecowas delegation met with Niger's military leaders at the weekend in a bid to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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TCHIANI VOWS CIVILIAN RULE IN 3 YEARS MAX
Niger’s coup leader vows that the country will revert to civilian rule within three years. General Tchiani said there would be a ‘national dialogue’ lasting 30 days during which the country’s new course would be charted.
The announcement comes after a flying visit to Niamey by an ECOWAS delegation. It met with ousted president Bazoum, who could face trial for high treason. The West African bloc has set an undisclosed date for a possible intervention in Niger if Bazoum is not reinstated. Tchiani warned of profoundly destabilising consequences for the region if ECOWAS used force to try and get its way - and claimed foreign soldiers would enjoy no ‘walk in the park’ versus 26-million determined Nigeriens.
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Niger’s coup leader vows that the country will revert to civilian rule within three years. General Tchiani said there would be a ‘national dialogue’ lasting 30 days during which the country’s new course would be charted.
The announcement comes after a flying visit to Niamey by an ECOWAS delegation. It met with ousted president Bazoum, who could face trial for high treason. The West African bloc has set an undisclosed date for a possible intervention in Niger if Bazoum is not reinstated. Tchiani warned of profoundly destabilising consequences for the region if ECOWAS used force to try and get its way - and claimed foreign soldiers would enjoy no ‘walk in the park’ versus 26-million determined Nigeriens.
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The general also reiterated his condemnation of ECOWAS and Western sanctions - insisting that collective punishment, such as cutting electricity supplies and aid, would not break Nigeriens’ will.
Whether Niger’s 30 days of national dialogue are enough to appease the war-mongers in ECOWAS remains to be seen. For all we know, their hush-hush invasion date falls within those 30 days.
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The general also reiterated his condemnation of ECOWAS and Western sanctions - insisting that collective punishment, such as cutting electricity supplies and aid, would not break Nigeriens’ will.
Whether Niger’s 30 days of national dialogue are enough to appease the war-mongers in ECOWAS remains to be seen. For all we know, their hush-hush invasion date falls within those 30 days.
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CAN ECOWAS SURVIVE THE
NIGER COUP?
ECOWAS dominates the news coverage of the situation unfolding in Niger. But just what is this West African organisation, and what is it’s purpose? We spoke with Pan-African scholar Amzat-Boukari Yabara - who’s also president of The Pan-African League-Umoja (LP-UMOJA). He shared his insights into the true role of ECOWAS and discussed the allegiances of the bloc’s current president, Bola Tinubu. He also explained why there’s a need for a brand-new organisation that’s run by the people and not by heads of state.
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NIGER COUP?
ECOWAS dominates the news coverage of the situation unfolding in Niger. But just what is this West African organisation, and what is it’s purpose? We spoke with Pan-African scholar Amzat-Boukari Yabara - who’s also president of The Pan-African League-Umoja (LP-UMOJA). He shared his insights into the true role of ECOWAS and discussed the allegiances of the bloc’s current president, Bola Tinubu. He also explained why there’s a need for a brand-new organisation that’s run by the people and not by heads of state.
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SOUTH AFRICA: WE WILL NOT BE BULLIED!
With South Africa coming under pressure to take sides on global issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa - in his latest speech ahead of the BRICS summit - vowed that his country would never be forced to side with any global powers.
The leaders of BRICS nations will gather in Johannesburg for their annual BRICS summit (August 22-24) - all bar one: Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who is sending his foreign minister after a media storm over whether he might be arrested in South Africa.
In the run up to the summit, Pretoria has come under intense pressure to side against Moscow by openly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ramaphosa has insisted all along that his country will remain neutral and only focus on economic development. South Africa was also accused of providing arms and ammunition to Russia.
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With South Africa coming under pressure to take sides on global issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa - in his latest speech ahead of the BRICS summit - vowed that his country would never be forced to side with any global powers.
The leaders of BRICS nations will gather in Johannesburg for their annual BRICS summit (August 22-24) - all bar one: Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who is sending his foreign minister after a media storm over whether he might be arrested in South Africa.
In the run up to the summit, Pretoria has come under intense pressure to side against Moscow by openly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ramaphosa has insisted all along that his country will remain neutral and only focus on economic development. South Africa was also accused of providing arms and ammunition to Russia.
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The West has been unequivocal in its condemnation of the power grab in Niger.
However, why doesn’t it criticise all coups?
We contrast the reactions given by the US, UK and France to events in Niamey and the overthrow of Ukraine’s president in 2014.
Mmm…a question of good coup, bad coup?
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The West has been unequivocal in its condemnation of the power grab in Niger.
However, why doesn’t it criticise all coups?
We contrast the reactions given by the US, UK and France to events in Niamey and the overthrow of Ukraine’s president in 2014.
Mmm…a question of good coup, bad coup?
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So all eyes will be on South Africa this week, as Ramaphosa hosts China's Xi, India's Modi and Brazil's Lula - as well as Russia’s Lavrov. Putin will participate online.
The summit will also see at least 50 leaders of non-BRICS nations attend. South Africa has shown support for an expanded membership - with over 40 reportedly expressing interest in joining the increasingly important bloc.
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So all eyes will be on South Africa this week, as Ramaphosa hosts China's Xi, India's Modi and Brazil's Lula - as well as Russia’s Lavrov. Putin will participate online.
The summit will also see at least 50 leaders of non-BRICS nations attend. South Africa has shown support for an expanded membership - with over 40 reportedly expressing interest in joining the increasingly important bloc.
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BRICS 2023 SUMMIT UPDATE
After months of speculation the BRICS summit is underway in South Africa.
All eyes are on the bloc which is seen as a force for the Global South and aims to lessen Western dominance over world institutions.
It’s speculated a new BRICS currency system could be unveiled as countries strive to lessen their dependence on the US dollar for trade.
There are currently five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
But dozens more countries are queuing up to join including Algeria and Egypt.
We’ve sent our team to cover the major talking points and announcements in Johannesburg.
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After months of speculation the BRICS summit is underway in South Africa.
All eyes are on the bloc which is seen as a force for the Global South and aims to lessen Western dominance over world institutions.
It’s speculated a new BRICS currency system could be unveiled as countries strive to lessen their dependence on the US dollar for trade.
There are currently five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
But dozens more countries are queuing up to join including Algeria and Egypt.
We’ve sent our team to cover the major talking points and announcements in Johannesburg.
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MANCHESTER BOMBER: ROAD TO RADICALISATION
On this day in 2020, Hashem Abedi - brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi - was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his role in the barbaric attack. Salman Abedi detonated a nail bomb as people left an Ariana Grande concert - killing himself and 22 others, including children, and injuring hundreds. African Stream's Erick Gavala looks at some of the British state’s failures in the lead up to the terrorist atrocity.
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On this day in 2020, Hashem Abedi - brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi - was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his role in the barbaric attack. Salman Abedi detonated a nail bomb as people left an Ariana Grande concert - killing himself and 22 others, including children, and injuring hundreds. African Stream's Erick Gavala looks at some of the British state’s failures in the lead up to the terrorist atrocity.
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ZIMBABWE VOTES WHAT'S AT STAKE
Zimbabweans head to the polls this week to choose their next president. And they’ve got a stark choice.
Do they stick with Robert Mugabe’s ally and successor, 80-year-old Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF party?
Or will they opt for a man half his age - the up-and-coming Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change?
There’s a lot of stake, even for neighbouring countries which receive millions of Zimbabwean migrants looking for better opportunities.
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Zimbabweans head to the polls this week to choose their next president. And they’ve got a stark choice.
Do they stick with Robert Mugabe’s ally and successor, 80-year-old Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF party?
Or will they opt for a man half his age - the up-and-coming Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change?
There’s a lot of stake, even for neighbouring countries which receive millions of Zimbabwean migrants looking for better opportunities.
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BRICS FOR THE PEOPLE?
There’s a lot of political talk around the on-going BRICS summit in South Africa and what it will mean for the Global South.
But what about the average person on the street? Do they care? Do they think the much-talked about event will impact their lives?
We gauged feeling in the host city Johannesburg.
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There’s a lot of political talk around the on-going BRICS summit in South Africa and what it will mean for the Global South.
But what about the average person on the street? Do they care? Do they think the much-talked about event will impact their lives?
We gauged feeling in the host city Johannesburg.
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BURKINA AID CONVOY REACHES NIGER
Burkina Faso has sent a convoy packed with essential goods to Nigeriens who lack basic supplies following ECOWAS sanctions.
The UN warns the county’s food-security crisis is worsening as a result of punitive measures taken against Niamey following last month’s coup.
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Burkina Faso has sent a convoy packed with essential goods to Nigeriens who lack basic supplies following ECOWAS sanctions.
The UN warns the county’s food-security crisis is worsening as a result of punitive measures taken against Niamey following last month’s coup.
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