Day: November 20, 2021

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide bomb attack

An al Shabaab suicide bomber in the Somali capital killed himself and a well-known Somali journalist on Saturday, al Shabaab and the journalist’s family said. Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, commonly known as Abdiaziz Afrika, worked with the government-owned Radio Mogadishu and covered al Shabaab extensively. “My cousin Abdiaziz was killed by a suicide bomber immediately after… Read More Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide bomb attack

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Libyan parliament speaker Aguila Saleh files candidacy for presidential election

The speaker of the eastern-based Libyan parliament, Aguila Saleh, submitted papers on Saturday to stand in presidential elections. The elections, scheduled for December 24, remain in doubt amid disputes over the rules. “I came today to the headquarters of the High Elections Commission in Benghazi to submit the required documents for the nomination to the… Read More Libyan parliament speaker Aguila Saleh files candidacy for presidential election

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U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with African leaders in 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a meeting with leaders from Africa in 2022 which would focus on building global partnerships and alliances, the White House said in a statement on Friday. The second U.S./Africa leaders summit will “serve as an opportunity to collaborate with African counterparts on key areas the United States and Africa… Read More U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with African leaders in 2022

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U.S. lifts 2015 sanctions on four Burundians

The United States is lifting restrictions on four Burundians whom it had sanctioned in 2015 over violence in the country, the White House said on Thursday. In 2015, the United States sanctioned four former and then-serving officials, citing targeted killings, arbitrary arrest, torture and political repression by security forces. The situation in Burundi, U.S. President… Read More U.S. lifts 2015 sanctions on four Burundians

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Two critically injured as police fire at anti-lockdown protesters in Netherlands

Two people were being treated in hospital in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Saturday after they were seriously injured when police fired shots during a violent protest against COVID-19 measures, authorities said. Crowds of several hundred rioters torched cars, set off fireworks and threw rocks at police during the protests on Friday evening. Police… Read More Two critically injured as police fire at anti-lockdown protesters in Netherlands

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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspends probe into Philippines drug war

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended a probe at Manila’s request into suspected rights abuses during Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on drugs. ICC judges approved a probe in September into the campaign in which thousands of suspected drug peddlers have died. Activists say many have been executed by law… Read More ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspends probe into Philippines drug war

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Afghan Taliban to begin payment of overdue salaries of government workers

Afghanistan’s Taliban administration will begin paying the overdue salaries of government workers from Saturday, officials said. Thousands of Afghan government workers are owed at least three months of salary, one of the many crises faced by the Taliban since the Islamist movement took over the country in August. “The finance ministry says that, starting today,… Read More Afghan Taliban to begin payment of overdue salaries of government workers

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