South Sudan leaders agree to power-sharing government
South Sudan’s political leaders say they’ll sign a power-sharing agreement by tomorrow’s internationally-imposed deadline. There’s some skepticism about whether the pact will hold after a succession of failed deals. In terms of the agreement struck in Juba, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir will make rebel leader Riek Machar his first deputy president and provide protection […]
Nigeria pleads with US to lift punitive visa restrictions
Nigeria’s pleading with Washington to remove it from a list of countries denied immigrant visas to the United States. The stricter measures apply from today to citizens from Africa’s most populous country. ends intro The Trump administration says Nigeria is not complying with security and information sharing demands from Washington. Nigeria is one of 13 […]
French led forces kill 50 jihadis in Mali
France and announced a high-tech anti-insurengecy operation in Mali has killed 40 Al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliated jihadis. In two-phases the operation known as Burkhane used drones, Mirage fighter jets and combat helicopters. France has had 5 000 troops in Mali since it drove out Islamist fighters seeking to take control eight years ago. […]