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CIVILIAN MASSACRE D.R.C. SOLDIERS CHARGED
Congolese soldiers have gone on trial accused of killing unarmed protesters.
Dozens were shot last week during demonstrations against UN peacekeepers blamed for rebel attacks.
The country’s army has been accused of atrocities against civilians in the past, but few have been brought to justice.
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Congolese soldiers have gone on trial accused of killing unarmed protesters.
Dozens were shot last week during demonstrations against UN peacekeepers blamed for rebel attacks.
The country’s army has been accused of atrocities against civilians in the past, but few have been brought to justice.
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PROTESTS AFTER CHADIAN ‘KILLED BY FRENCH SOLDIER’
A Chadian national was reportedly killed by a French solider - provoking angry protests. The incident happened at the French base in Faya-Largeau, Chad. Reports suggest the male victim was shot in the head, point blank, after an altercation. Apparently, he’d gone to seek treatment at the base’s health centre.
One senior official - Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, a member of Chad’s National Assembly and national adviser - posted an incandescent video. He said he would initiate ‘local mobilisation’ to drive out the French from their base if the killer ‘legionnaire’ was’t thrown into the ‘dungeon.’
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A Chadian national was reportedly killed by a French solider - provoking angry protests. The incident happened at the French base in Faya-Largeau, Chad. Reports suggest the male victim was shot in the head, point blank, after an altercation. Apparently, he’d gone to seek treatment at the base’s health centre.
One senior official - Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, a member of Chad’s National Assembly and national adviser - posted an incandescent video. He said he would initiate ‘local mobilisation’ to drive out the French from their base if the killer ‘legionnaire’ was’t thrown into the ‘dungeon.’
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Continued - PROTESTS AFTER CHADIAN ‘KILLED BY FRENCH SOLDIER’
Chad has previously cracked down on anti-French protests and imprisoned opposition leaders.
France maintains more than 5,000 troops in Chad, as well as an air base in the capital N'Djamena. After the death of Idriss Déby at the frontlines in 2021, France backed his son Mahamat Idriss Déby. The latter assumed power without holding presidential elections - a coup in all but name.
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Chad has previously cracked down on anti-French protests and imprisoned opposition leaders.
France maintains more than 5,000 troops in Chad, as well as an air base in the capital N'Djamena. After the death of Idriss Déby at the frontlines in 2021, France backed his son Mahamat Idriss Déby. The latter assumed power without holding presidential elections - a coup in all but name.
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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY
This week’s uplifting stories from the continent include two Nigerian girls who’ve found a way to supply clean drinking water to rural communities.
We also look at how Senegal revived an old railway to solve congestion during the Grand Magal pilgrimage.
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This week’s uplifting stories from the continent include two Nigerian girls who’ve found a way to supply clean drinking water to rural communities.
We also look at how Senegal revived an old railway to solve congestion during the Grand Magal pilgrimage.
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WHO IS GABON’S NEW LEADER?
Brice Oligui Nguema has just been sworn in as the new head of state in Gabon after coming to power in a coup d'état. Now the country has a new man in power after being ruled by Ali Bongo and his father Omar Bongo for 56 years. The Bongos enriched themselves and their elite circle by cutting illegal deals with French enterprises and politicians. Brice Oligui Nguema claims to represent a turning tide, but he also has a lot of perhaps suspiciously acquired money and close connections to the Bongos. He is even believed to be a member of the Bongo family. Who is this man? Is he really a man of the people? Or is he just another friend of Gabon's former coloniser France?
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Brice Oligui Nguema has just been sworn in as the new head of state in Gabon after coming to power in a coup d'état. Now the country has a new man in power after being ruled by Ali Bongo and his father Omar Bongo for 56 years. The Bongos enriched themselves and their elite circle by cutting illegal deals with French enterprises and politicians. Brice Oligui Nguema claims to represent a turning tide, but he also has a lot of perhaps suspiciously acquired money and close connections to the Bongos. He is even believed to be a member of the Bongo family. Who is this man? Is he really a man of the people? Or is he just another friend of Gabon's former coloniser France?
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Today marks one year since Queen Elizabeth II's death, which led to heads of state worldwide offering their condolences, as well as an expensive state funeral costing British taxpayers over 200 million dollars. Elizabeth was not only the unelected British head of state, but due to a hangover from colonialism the monarch was still the head of state for fourteen 'commonwealth' nations. Eight of those nations belong to the Caribbean and it was nine before Barbados became independent in 2021 while the Queen was still alive.
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Continued - And others in the Caribbean seem ready to follow suit, with officials in at least six countries signalling their intention to remove the monarch as their sovereign.
So what's their beef against the monarchy? Well, slavery and colonialism were a royal endeavour. The Royal African Company was the largest and most profitable transatlantic slave corporation of all time, making huge profits for the monarchy. And these profits were still possessed by Elizabeth II when she passed away last year. Much like the stolen jewels looted from former South Asia and Africa. Yet for both crimes, Elizabeth or the institution she represented for over 70 years never apologised or tried to make amends.
We look back at some of the Global South's grievances against Britain once ruled by Elizabeth II.
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So what's their beef against the monarchy? Well, slavery and colonialism were a royal endeavour. The Royal African Company was the largest and most profitable transatlantic slave corporation of all time, making huge profits for the monarchy. And these profits were still possessed by Elizabeth II when she passed away last year. Much like the stolen jewels looted from former South Asia and Africa. Yet for both crimes, Elizabeth or the institution she represented for over 70 years never apologised or tried to make amends.
We look back at some of the Global South's grievances against Britain once ruled by Elizabeth II.
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SUDAN: IS BURHAN WINNING?
Sudan’s devastating civil war seems to be entering a critical phase. The Sudanese army has pushed the RSF paramilitary out of the capital of South Darfur - where it had wanted to establish a stronghold. And it’s scored a propaganda win in the info war.
Could General Burhan finally be getting the upper hand on his arch rival Hemedti?
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Sudan’s devastating civil war seems to be entering a critical phase. The Sudanese army has pushed the RSF paramilitary out of the capital of South Darfur - where it had wanted to establish a stronghold. And it’s scored a propaganda win in the info war.
Could General Burhan finally be getting the upper hand on his arch rival Hemedti?
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LOOTER-IN-CHIEF BRITISH MUSEUM GETS… LOOTED!
Western museums try to justify holding on to colonial-era African loot by claiming they keep it safe. Ignoring the racism in that assumption, the British Museum has just inadvertently exploded that argument - by letting itself get robbed of some 2,000 items by a member of staff. Worse, the precious artefacts were then sold-off to god-knows-whom for ludicrously cheap prices via eBay. Turns out the British Museum doesn’t keep a proper inventory of the 8-million or so items it ‘safeguards.’ We think it had better hand some of those items back to African nations who will definitely do a better job at looking after them (one reason being, of course, is that the artefacts are part of THEIR cultural heritage!).
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Western museums try to justify holding on to colonial-era African loot by claiming they keep it safe. Ignoring the racism in that assumption, the British Museum has just inadvertently exploded that argument - by letting itself get robbed of some 2,000 items by a member of staff. Worse, the precious artefacts were then sold-off to god-knows-whom for ludicrously cheap prices via eBay. Turns out the British Museum doesn’t keep a proper inventory of the 8-million or so items it ‘safeguards.’ We think it had better hand some of those items back to African nations who will definitely do a better job at looking after them (one reason being, of course, is that the artefacts are part of THEIR cultural heritage!).
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END ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS NOW
Many people have heard of Zimbabwe's economic crisis, but what is the root cause? Much of the Western media insist that Zimbabweans suffer due to poor governance and general incompetence. What they fail to mention is the reality that sanctions have deprived Zimbabwe of $100 billion since 2001. That is nearly four times the size of Zimbabwe's current GDP. For over 150 years, the people of Zimbabwe have known nothing but settler colonialism and Western interference. As soon as this country overthrew colonialism and ended White-minority rule, it was immediately bullied by the West. Rich, powerful nations have continued to bully and torment Zimbabwe ever since.
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Many people have heard of Zimbabwe's economic crisis, but what is the root cause? Much of the Western media insist that Zimbabweans suffer due to poor governance and general incompetence. What they fail to mention is the reality that sanctions have deprived Zimbabwe of $100 billion since 2001. That is nearly four times the size of Zimbabwe's current GDP. For over 150 years, the people of Zimbabwe have known nothing but settler colonialism and Western interference. As soon as this country overthrew colonialism and ended White-minority rule, it was immediately bullied by the West. Rich, powerful nations have continued to bully and torment Zimbabwe ever since.
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BANKS PUMP CLIMATE CRISIS.
Global banks are accelerating climate change in Africa. They pump billions into fossil fuel projects on the continent while failing to finance green ventures. That’s the conclusion of a new report by Action Aid. But will it spur politicians to take action after this week’s African Climate Summit?
Watch our report and give us your views.
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Global banks are accelerating climate change in Africa. They pump billions into fossil fuel projects on the continent while failing to finance green ventures. That’s the conclusion of a new report by Action Aid. But will it spur politicians to take action after this week’s African Climate Summit?
Watch our report and give us your views.
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NASSER BLASTING QUEEN ELIZABETH
As the world marks the first year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, who died after reigning for over 70 years, we travel back in time to when former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser responded to insults made by UK state broadcaster, the BBC, and blasted the British Queen, who was alive at the time. After coming out on top in the Suez Crisis, Nasser, was empowered as he had nationalised the strategic waterway and withstood attacks from Israel and colonial powers. That made him a hero at home, and he was cheered during this famous speech.
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As the world marks the first year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, who died after reigning for over 70 years, we travel back in time to when former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser responded to insults made by UK state broadcaster, the BBC, and blasted the British Queen, who was alive at the time. After coming out on top in the Suez Crisis, Nasser, was empowered as he had nationalised the strategic waterway and withstood attacks from Israel and colonial powers. That made him a hero at home, and he was cheered during this famous speech.
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SOUTH AFRICA WANTS ITS DIAMONDS BACK
Today marks one year since Queen Elizabeth II's death, but many Africans have not forgotten the crimes the late monarch presided over on our continent.
To add insult to injury, the plundering of Africa was rubbed in our faces every time she wore her ‘royal wardrobe.’ That crown, that sceptre - all studded with jewels taken without consent from the continent, including one of the most impressive diamonds ever found. This latter was mined in South Africa, and South Africans say it’s time to hand the stones back!
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Today marks one year since Queen Elizabeth II's death, but many Africans have not forgotten the crimes the late monarch presided over on our continent.
To add insult to injury, the plundering of Africa was rubbed in our faces every time she wore her ‘royal wardrobe.’ That crown, that sceptre - all studded with jewels taken without consent from the continent, including one of the most impressive diamonds ever found. This latter was mined in South Africa, and South Africans say it’s time to hand the stones back!
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AFRICA WARNS WEST ON CLIMATE
Africa’s first climate summit has ended with all countries agreeing to a blueprint for action. But despite signing up to the Nairobi Declaration, there’s plenty to resolve. Not least the contentious use of carbon credits to limit Africa’s ability to use its fossil fuels. Or the lack of cash coming from the West to help Africa repair extreme weather devastation caused by decades of industrialisation in the Global North. We look at the key takeaways from the three-day event in Kenya’s capital.
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Africa’s first climate summit has ended with all countries agreeing to a blueprint for action. But despite signing up to the Nairobi Declaration, there’s plenty to resolve. Not least the contentious use of carbon credits to limit Africa’s ability to use its fossil fuels. Or the lack of cash coming from the West to help Africa repair extreme weather devastation caused by decades of industrialisation in the Global North. We look at the key takeaways from the three-day event in Kenya’s capital.
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NIGERIA: WEEK OF PROTEST
When it rains, it pours. President Bola Tinubu's Nigeria has been rocked by protests on multiple fronts - fuelled by anger at his disputed election win being upheld in court, by fury at the cost of living and hiked university fees, and by rage at yet more alleged deadly police brutality. Here’s a roundup up of all that disgruntled Nigerian energy.
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When it rains, it pours. President Bola Tinubu's Nigeria has been rocked by protests on multiple fronts - fuelled by anger at his disputed election win being upheld in court, by fury at the cost of living and hiked university fees, and by rage at yet more alleged deadly police brutality. Here’s a roundup up of all that disgruntled Nigerian energy.
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BONGO FREE TO LEAVE GABON
Gabon’s coup leaders say ousted president Ali Bongo can leave the country. He’d been detained at his palace residence since the military took charge last week following disputed elections. The takeover was led by General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who’s reported to be Ali Bongo’s cousin. In a statement the military said the former president was free to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ali Bongo had ruled for over a decade and succeeded his father Omar who employed Nguema as a bodyguard. Their dynasty was mired in allegations of corruption and mirky business deals with former coloniser France.
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Gabon’s coup leaders say ousted president Ali Bongo can leave the country. He’d been detained at his palace residence since the military took charge last week following disputed elections. The takeover was led by General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who’s reported to be Ali Bongo’s cousin. In a statement the military said the former president was free to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ali Bongo had ruled for over a decade and succeeded his father Omar who employed Nguema as a bodyguard. Their dynasty was mired in allegations of corruption and mirky business deals with former coloniser France.
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