Qatari, Somali leaders speak by phone

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed discuss bilateral relations, latest developments in Somalia. ISTANBUL  Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed spoke over the phone Wednesday.  According to the Qatari state news agency QNA, Al Thani and Mohamed discussed bilateral relations and prospects for enhancing them…

South Africa, Zambia vow to strengthen ties

JOHANNESBURG South Africa and Zambia’s presidents vowed Wednesday to cement their countries’ bilateral relations during a meeting in the capital Pretoria.   According to a statement, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema paid a courtesy visit to President Cyril Ramaphosa, during which they discussed bilateral issues between their countries.  “The two leaders also noted progress in the establishment…

France and European allies urge Mali to let Danish troops stay, but junta insists on withdrawal

France and 14 other countries urged Mali late on Wednesday to allow Danish special forces to remain in the African country, but its transitional government insisted on an immediate withdrawal. In response to Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod saying on Tuesday that the troops were there by a “clear invitation,” the Malian government said it was surprised…

Who is Burkina Faso coup leader Damiba ?

Burkina Faso’s new strongman, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, has had first-hand experience of the brutal militant insurgency that he cites as justification for seizing power. Damiba heads a junta that on Monday overthrew the country’s elected president, Roch Marc Christian Kabore, who was facing public anger at his failure to stem the crisis. Since the…