Tag: Africa Observatory – Issue 19
Turkey in Africa – Issue 19
Rwandan Answer from Turkey President
President Erdoğan criticized Western countries through Operation Peace Spring: "Those who imposed an arms embargo on us drowned the bloody...
Heavy Rains Trigger Floods in Ivory Coast
The flood hit alarming highs in the streets of Yaou, a small town in southeastern Côte d'Ivoire.
Since Friday, heavy rains have killed five people...
Sudan Expects Foreign Businesses to Return
Khartoum wants to bring foreign businesses back to the country to stimulate the foreign economy. On Wednesday, four US diplomats opened an account at...
Magufuli Moved to Dodoma the New Capital of Tanzania
Tanzania's president, John Magufuli, has committed to the entire government's move to Dodoma, the country's new capital, by the end of 2019.
Dodoma, which rose...
Joshua Cheptegei Was Nominated for Male Athlete of The Year
Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda is one of the 11 candidates for the IAAF's male athletes.
He was the first Ugandan to be nominated for a...
Nigeria Has Closed Its Borders to Trade
Nigeria has closed the borders of the country with all goods movements and said there is no timetable for the country's reopening.
The closure had...
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei Broke the Women’s Marathon Record Set 16 Years Ago
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei broke Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old women's marathon world record lasting two hours, 14 minutes and four seconds at the Chicago Marathon on...
Several People Protested Against the Constitutional Amendment in Guinea
Demonstrators worry that President Alpha Conde plans to make changes to stay in power in the constitution. At least five people lost their lives...
Nigeria Starts Talks With Major Oil Companies On Oil Revenue Dispute
The Nigerian government and international oil companies are trying to find a common ground for the dispute over oil revenues.
Based on the 2018 Supreme...
The Anti-France MINUSMA Was Held in Bamako Mali
On Saturday, around 1,000 protesters against foreign troops gathered in Bamako.
These protesters oppose the influence of the UN peacekeeping force, known as MINUSMA in...
