From celebrations in Libreville, Gabon to a fatal fire in Johannesburg, South Africa - here’s our weekly photo dump.
Libreville, Gabon - Residents hold a Gabon national flag and a placard reading ‘Down with Bongo,’ as they celebrate in the capital after a group of Gabonese military officers deposed long-time ruler Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Niamey, Niger - Supporters of Niger's coup leadership protest outside the Nigerien and French airbase to demand the departure of the French army. They hold a placard that says, ‘French military bases are neocolonialism.’
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Women sing inside the Millennium Hall during the Ashenda festival, usually held annually for around a week during August, marking the end of a 15-day fast, known as Filseta, observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. ‘Ashenda’ refers to tall green grass found on river banks in Tigray's local language.
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Libreville, Gabon - Residents hold a Gabon national flag and a placard reading ‘Down with Bongo,’ as they celebrate in the capital after a group of Gabonese military officers deposed long-time ruler Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Niamey, Niger - Supporters of Niger's coup leadership protest outside the Nigerien and French airbase to demand the departure of the French army. They hold a placard that says, ‘French military bases are neocolonialism.’
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Women sing inside the Millennium Hall during the Ashenda festival, usually held annually for around a week during August, marking the end of a 15-day fast, known as Filseta, observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. ‘Ashenda’ refers to tall green grass found on river banks in Tigray's local language.
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Continued - Tunis, Tunisia - An African boy rides a tricycle on a street in the capital. African migrants who arrived in Tunisia take shelter on the street, which is 200 metres from the International Organization for Migration building.
Nairobi, Kenya - Young members of a Kenyan organisation called 'Kibarazani' turn the plastic waste they collected into ornaments such as chairs, desks or pots in the Kuwinda neighbourhood.
Johannesburg, South Africa - More than 70 people have died in a fire that engulfed a five-storey building in central Johannesburg.
Cotonou, Benin - A man and child fish at Lake Nokoue.
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Nairobi, Kenya - Young members of a Kenyan organisation called 'Kibarazani' turn the plastic waste they collected into ornaments such as chairs, desks or pots in the Kuwinda neighbourhood.
Johannesburg, South Africa - More than 70 people have died in a fire that engulfed a five-storey building in central Johannesburg.
Cotonou, Benin - A man and child fish at Lake Nokoue.
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Continued, Part 3 - Shendi, Sudan - Children harvest onions in the village of al-Jaberab.
El Alamein, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Burhan has been gaining significant ground against his arch rival, RSF leader Hemedti, in recent days.
Antananarivo, Madagascar - Opening ceremony of 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games at Barea Mahamasina Stadium. Unfortunately, a stampede at the entrance to the event led to 12 deaths and injured 80. It’s unclear what triggered the crush.
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El Alamein, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Burhan has been gaining significant ground against his arch rival, RSF leader Hemedti, in recent days.
Antananarivo, Madagascar - Opening ceremony of 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games at Barea Mahamasina Stadium. Unfortunately, a stampede at the entrance to the event led to 12 deaths and injured 80. It’s unclear what triggered the crush.
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AFRICANS UNWELCOME IN AFRICA
Picture this: a Canadian can enter South Africa visa free but a Ugandan needs a visa to do so. It’s just one example of how many African countries remain closed to fellow Africans while being very welcoming to Westerners. Here is Ghanaian entrepreneur Jacob Freedom Caesar explaining how this is not only insulting and absurd, but also retards economic growth and integration on the continent.
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Picture this: a Canadian can enter South Africa visa free but a Ugandan needs a visa to do so. It’s just one example of how many African countries remain closed to fellow Africans while being very welcoming to Westerners. Here is Ghanaian entrepreneur Jacob Freedom Caesar explaining how this is not only insulting and absurd, but also retards economic growth and integration on the continent.
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DRC ARMY KILLS ANTI-UN ACTIVISTS
DR Congo soldiers have been arrested after deadly anti-UN protests in the east of the country. Nearly fifty demonstrators were killed when the army moved in to break up last week's rally in Goma.
The UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) is one of the largest and costliest in the world, but it's failed to rein in militia groups that hold sway in the vast country. Last year, dozens more people were killed in similar protests across eastern Congo, including four peacekeepers. The latest clashes come amid debate on when the UN mission should leave the country. Where do you stand on this? Let us know your thoughts.
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DR Congo soldiers have been arrested after deadly anti-UN protests in the east of the country. Nearly fifty demonstrators were killed when the army moved in to break up last week's rally in Goma.
The UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) is one of the largest and costliest in the world, but it's failed to rein in militia groups that hold sway in the vast country. Last year, dozens more people were killed in similar protests across eastern Congo, including four peacekeepers. The latest clashes come amid debate on when the UN mission should leave the country. Where do you stand on this? Let us know your thoughts.
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There’s been a spate of coups all over West Africa and beyond - the latest rocking Gabon. While there’s a clear trend, the motivations aren’t always the same. Some are united by their anti-imperialist motivation, others by their opportunism. Here’s a quick look at what unities and what differentiates seven recent power grabs.
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NGUEMA SWORN IN BUSINESS AS USUAL?
General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as Gabon's transitional president.
The ceremony took place in the capital Libreville.
This move will solidify his grip on power in the former French colony which became the 6th francophone state to fall under military rule in the last three years.
There are concerns Nguema will continue the Bongo's grip on the country. He spent years in the inner circle of their family dynasty and is thought to be a cousin of the deposed president.
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General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as Gabon's transitional president.
The ceremony took place in the capital Libreville.
This move will solidify his grip on power in the former French colony which became the 6th francophone state to fall under military rule in the last three years.
There are concerns Nguema will continue the Bongo's grip on the country. He spent years in the inner circle of their family dynasty and is thought to be a cousin of the deposed president.
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WHAT WOULD NIGER-ECOWAS WAR BE LIKE?
The threat of war looms large over Niger - with ECOWAS having set a date for military action if its demands to reverse the coup in Niamey aren’t met. Forces from Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Guinea-Bissau are on standby, making Niger look like the clear underdog - though allies Burkina Faso and Mali have pledged to fight in its defence. But ECOWAS has an Achilles heel that could mean it comes out far worse in any confrontation: public opinion in its home countries. Citizens in member states have been vocal in their opposition to any intervention, meaning the political cost of war could be huge - whichever way things go on the battlefield. Here we take a closer look how the two armies might fare against each other if ECOWAS does attack, breaking down the available troops and military hardware on each side. One thing is clear: there would be a vast amount of unnecessary death, destruction and misery, as well as division and fury.
The threat of war looms large over Niger - with ECOWAS having set a date for military action if its demands to reverse the coup in Niamey aren’t met. Forces from Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Guinea-Bissau are on standby, making Niger look like the clear underdog - though allies Burkina Faso and Mali have pledged to fight in its defence. But ECOWAS has an Achilles heel that could mean it comes out far worse in any confrontation: public opinion in its home countries. Citizens in member states have been vocal in their opposition to any intervention, meaning the political cost of war could be huge - whichever way things go on the battlefield. Here we take a closer look how the two armies might fare against each other if ECOWAS does attack, breaking down the available troops and military hardware on each side. One thing is clear: there would be a vast amount of unnecessary death, destruction and misery, as well as division and fury.
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AMERICA’S BRICKING IT
All empires rise and fall, as history has taught us.
Like a bully who beats the weakest kid in school for fun, the U.S has heavily sanctioned many African states, besides looting their wealth and killing their people.
However, oppressed countries have figured out how to tackle America without firing a shot.
They’re teaming up in an ever-expanding BRICS club, as witnessed in the recent summit in South Africa.
The bloc is hashing out an alternative payments system that will completely bypass the US dollar, rendering sanctions ineffective.
It will mean America’s unable to financially harm other countries - a prospect that former US President Donald Trump found scary in a recent interview.
In our latest reaction video, we discuss the implications of America’s decline for Africa and how to navigate this momentous event.
Look out for the whole episode on our YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/cBhF9euzdks?si=9WI8F44rikWruRuR
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All empires rise and fall, as history has taught us.
Like a bully who beats the weakest kid in school for fun, the U.S has heavily sanctioned many African states, besides looting their wealth and killing their people.
However, oppressed countries have figured out how to tackle America without firing a shot.
They’re teaming up in an ever-expanding BRICS club, as witnessed in the recent summit in South Africa.
The bloc is hashing out an alternative payments system that will completely bypass the US dollar, rendering sanctions ineffective.
It will mean America’s unable to financially harm other countries - a prospect that former US President Donald Trump found scary in a recent interview.
In our latest reaction video, we discuss the implications of America’s decline for Africa and how to navigate this momentous event.
Look out for the whole episode on our YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/cBhF9euzdks?si=9WI8F44rikWruRuR
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