CHAD MOVES TO KICK OUT US MILITARY
The US is staring at yet another strategic loss in Africa. Chad's Air Force Chief of Staff has written to Washington's defence attaché - ordering the Pentagon to cease its operations at the Adji Kossei Air Base near the capital, N'Djamena.
In another letter addressed to Chad's armed forces minister, Idriss Amine Ahmed said the presence of US soldiers hadn’t been satisfactorily justified - noting also that the American side hadn’t provided sufficient documents on support for logistics and personnel.
Chad has threatened to cancel the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that regulates the operations of roughly 100 US military personnel in the Sahelian country.
The US is staring at yet another strategic loss in Africa. Chad's Air Force Chief of Staff has written to Washington's defence attaché - ordering the Pentagon to cease its operations at the Adji Kossei Air Base near the capital, N'Djamena.
In another letter addressed to Chad's armed forces minister, Idriss Amine Ahmed said the presence of US soldiers hadn’t been satisfactorily justified - noting also that the American side hadn’t provided sufficient documents on support for logistics and personnel.
Chad has threatened to cancel the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that regulates the operations of roughly 100 US military personnel in the Sahelian country.
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Continued…. A US State Department spokesperson insisted in a statement that "Chad hasn't asked US forces to leave” - adding that both parties had "agreed that the period following the upcoming Chadian presidential election is an appropriate time to review our security cooperation."
Interim President Mahamat Déby, who seized power three years ago following his father's death, former president Idriss Déby, is expected to win the May 6th presidential elections.
In January 2024, Mahamat Déby stressed the need for "sovereignty" during a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Observers say Chad is following the path of the Sahelian trio Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which have expelled US and French troops, and made security agreements with Russia.
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Interim President Mahamat Déby, who seized power three years ago following his father's death, former president Idriss Déby, is expected to win the May 6th presidential elections.
In January 2024, Mahamat Déby stressed the need for "sovereignty" during a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Observers say Chad is following the path of the Sahelian trio Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which have expelled US and French troops, and made security agreements with Russia.
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Calls for reparations for slavery are getting louder. The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, says countries need to take concrete steps to ensure justice. He was speaking during a meeting of the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD). The group is demanding a slavery tribunal and says it should be set up by the UN’s General Assembly. It also wants particular focus on France giving compensation to Haitians and expressed solidarity with Ghana's plans for a reparations fund.
Such ideas are gathering support from African and Caribbean nations, although are still rejected by former colonial powers. That said, there are signs they’re being forced to confront the issue. The Netherlands is committing to a 200-million euro fund to educate about its involvement in the European slave trade. Britain also says lessons should be learnt from history, although stops short of apologising for its role.
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Such ideas are gathering support from African and Caribbean nations, although are still rejected by former colonial powers. That said, there are signs they’re being forced to confront the issue. The Netherlands is committing to a 200-million euro fund to educate about its involvement in the European slave trade. Britain also says lessons should be learnt from history, although stops short of apologising for its role.
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‘LEAVE ALREADY!’ - NIGERIENS TO U.S. TROOPS
For 11 years, the US military has intervened in and occupied the Sahelian West African country of Niger. However, on March 16th, 2024, the Nigerien government, led by anti-imperialist military officer Abdouramane Tchiani, announced that it would be putting an immediate end to the military accord signed by a prior administration with Washington. Niamey declared US military operations in Niger illegal. It means the 1,100 US troops stationed in the country now have to scoot.
For 11 years, the US military has intervened in and occupied the Sahelian West African country of Niger. However, on March 16th, 2024, the Nigerien government, led by anti-imperialist military officer Abdouramane Tchiani, announced that it would be putting an immediate end to the military accord signed by a prior administration with Washington. Niamey declared US military operations in Niger illegal. It means the 1,100 US troops stationed in the country now have to scoot.
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Continued….. Across Niger, many have welcomed the decision - but many are also frustrated that, over a month on, nothing’s happened yet. After a major protest in the capital last week urging the Americans to get on with it and go, this weekend saw a similar rally in Agadez - the site of the Pentagon’s 201 drone base. People at the protest also shared their views on what any future military alliances must look like: “We are not slaves,” said one man.
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China’s announced it’s writing off some loans owed by Zimbabwe which is struggling with heavy debt. The gesture was made during the African country’s independence celebrations marking 44 years of freedom from British colonial rule.
The exact amount remains undisclosed, but according to the Zimbabwean treasury, as of 2022 ,the country owed Chinese creditors about US$2-billion. China’s ambassador says the move demonstrates Beijings willingness to help Zimbabwe overcome financial challenges.
In recent years, China’s become a major lender to Zimbabwe which seeks to rebuild its economy devastated by more than two decades of Western sanctions imposed over Harare’s land reform programme.
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The exact amount remains undisclosed, but according to the Zimbabwean treasury, as of 2022 ,the country owed Chinese creditors about US$2-billion. China’s ambassador says the move demonstrates Beijings willingness to help Zimbabwe overcome financial challenges.
In recent years, China’s become a major lender to Zimbabwe which seeks to rebuild its economy devastated by more than two decades of Western sanctions imposed over Harare’s land reform programme.
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MALI TO HOLD ELECTIONS ONLY AFTER DEFEATING TERRORISTS
The Global North has defined democracy as only a matter of elections for most countries. Unfortunately, the masses remain disengaged from the political process, leading to a few people being in power.
However, in the African region of the Sahel, south of the Sahara Desert, things have been playing out differently over the past few years. Leaders have emerged from military ranks that have garnered widespread support due to their willingness to enact policies stemming from grassroots demands. The people organise rallies and protests calling for specific actions. Military leaders respond to their calls with compliance.
The Global North has defined democracy as only a matter of elections for most countries. Unfortunately, the masses remain disengaged from the political process, leading to a few people being in power.
However, in the African region of the Sahel, south of the Sahara Desert, things have been playing out differently over the past few years. Leaders have emerged from military ranks that have garnered widespread support due to their willingness to enact policies stemming from grassroots demands. The people organise rallies and protests calling for specific actions. Military leaders respond to their calls with compliance.
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Continued….. While countries like France and the US are putting a lot of pressure on Sahelian states to move toward elections, the people and those in power say the timing is not right. Mali's elections were due in February, but the government recently announced they were postponed until the entire country eradicates terrorism.
Mali has been at the centre of the fight against terrorism since 2012. According to the Wilson Center, the Sahel region is the largest international hotbed of terrorist activities, accounting for 43 per cent of all attacks worldwide. Armed insurgents began staking out parts of the Sahel after the 2011 NATO invasion of Libya.
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Mali has been at the centre of the fight against terrorism since 2012. According to the Wilson Center, the Sahel region is the largest international hotbed of terrorist activities, accounting for 43 per cent of all attacks worldwide. Armed insurgents began staking out parts of the Sahel after the 2011 NATO invasion of Libya.
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GENIUS NIGERIAN GIRL
Watch how Nigerian teen Faith Odunsi went genius mode in Season 4 of a game show called, ‘Cowbellpedia,’ in 2018.
Our only thought would be don’t succumb to the myth that we are not intelligent and that we need people from the West to do our maths for us, especially not our maths!
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Watch how Nigerian teen Faith Odunsi went genius mode in Season 4 of a game show called, ‘Cowbellpedia,’ in 2018.
Our only thought would be don’t succumb to the myth that we are not intelligent and that we need people from the West to do our maths for us, especially not our maths!
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A new study accuses Swiss processed-food giant Nestlé of endangering African children by pumping baby food destined for the continent full of sugars that it withholds from its products in Europe.
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Continued…. A World Health Organization scientist has called it an unjustifiable case of double standards. We call it racism in the name of capitalism. What do you call it? Have a swipe though our slides and let us know in the comments.
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BLACK DOCTORS BOOST BLACK LIFE EXPECTANCY?
On average, life expectancy of Black people in America is 70 years old. That’s six years shorter than White Americans, according to the National Centre for Health Statistics. Many factors have been blamed, and one is a lack of Black primary care doctors.
A study shows when the number of Black doctors goes up in a community, so does the life expectancy of Black people living there. In this clip, one of the co-founders of the report runs through the correlation.
Whatever the causes, it’s clear more doctors are needed. Black people make up around 12 per cent of America’s population and yet represent only six per cent of the physician workforce.
Have a listen to this interview on PBS news with Dr Michael Dill, from the Association of American Medical Colleges. He has a few ideas on what can be done to improve the situation. Do you agree with him? Maybe you’ve got some suggestions of your own?
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On average, life expectancy of Black people in America is 70 years old. That’s six years shorter than White Americans, according to the National Centre for Health Statistics. Many factors have been blamed, and one is a lack of Black primary care doctors.
A study shows when the number of Black doctors goes up in a community, so does the life expectancy of Black people living there. In this clip, one of the co-founders of the report runs through the correlation.
Whatever the causes, it’s clear more doctors are needed. Black people make up around 12 per cent of America’s population and yet represent only six per cent of the physician workforce.
Have a listen to this interview on PBS news with Dr Michael Dill, from the Association of American Medical Colleges. He has a few ideas on what can be done to improve the situation. Do you agree with him? Maybe you’ve got some suggestions of your own?
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60 HRS OF NON-STOP CHESS - NIGERIAN BREAKS MARATHON RECORD
When it comes to breaking records, Nigerians have few equals.
This time, 29-year-old Tunde Onakoya smashed the world chess marathon record by playing for 60 hours on 19 April against US chess champion Shawn Martinez.
Cheered on by fellow Nigerians and well-wishers at New York’s Times Square, Onakoya broke the previous record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds that Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad had set in 2018.
When it comes to breaking records, Nigerians have few equals.
This time, 29-year-old Tunde Onakoya smashed the world chess marathon record by playing for 60 hours on 19 April against US chess champion Shawn Martinez.
Cheered on by fellow Nigerians and well-wishers at New York’s Times Square, Onakoya broke the previous record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds that Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad had set in 2018.
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