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Remittances from migrants – top 10 recipient countries in Africa

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Remittances from migrants – top 10 recipient countries in Africa: Global migrant remittances rose in 2022, according to the latest World Bank report. Internationally, remittances totaled $647 billion, up 8%. In Africa, however, the increase was only 2.63%, to 97.5 billion dollars. Egypt remains by far the largest recipient of these flows. Transfer costs are still very high.

Remittances from migrants in Africa: Analysis 2022

On the African continent, diaspora remittances totaled $97.5 billion, up 2.63% on 2021. However, these figures need to be put into perspective. Many migrant remittances, particularly from sub-Saharan African countries, are channeled through informal channels and are therefore not taken into account in the official statistics of banks, exchange offices and central banks. These data are therefore somewhat biased.

By region, remittances to North African countries (Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Djibouti) totaled $44.5 billion, compared with $46 billion a year earlier, down 4.02%, mainly due to the decline in remittances from Egyptian migrants. Transfers to sub-Saharan Africa totaled $53 billion, up 6.1% on the previous year.

Remittances from migrants – top 10 recipient countries in Africa

Egypt & Nigeria in the lead

In terms of the major recipient countries of remittances, there were no notable changes. Egypt, Africa’s third most populous country and home to a diaspora of over 10 million souls, remains the continent’s biggest recipient of remittances. This volume stood at $28.3 billion, down 11.31% on 2021, when it reached a record $31.5 billion. Egypt alone accounts for 29% of migrants’ remittances to the continent.

As the country’s second-largest source of foreign currency after exports this year, remittances contribute to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and improve the current account balance. These transfers represented the equivalent of 8.1% of Egypt’s Gross Domestic Product.

In addition, these transfers also help to alleviate the situation of the Egyptian population, which has been hard hit by the effects of the global economic crisis following the Covid-19 crisis, and above all by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and its effects on inflation, which has reduced the purchasing power of Egyptians.

Nigeria was a distant second, with remittances of $20.1 billion, down 3.3% on the previous year. Here too, the size of the diaspora plays a major role. As Africa’s most populous country, we have a large community abroad, particularly in the major Anglo-Saxon countries (UK, USA and Canada), estimated at over 17 million souls. During the period under review, the diaspora transferred $20.1 billion. Remittances from Nigerian migrants represent 38% of total remittance flows in sub-Saharan Africa.

Remittances from migrants – top 10 recipient countries in Africa

Behind these two demographically significant countries comes Morocco, whose diaspora remittances reached $11.2 billion, compared with $10.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 7.70%. The Kingdom ranks 3rd among recipients of remittances in Africa, thanks to its diaspora estimated at over 5.5 million souls, equivalent to 15% of the Moroccan population. This diaspora is very attached to its origins, and its remittances have a significant economic and social impact. These transfers, facilitated by the presence of Moroccan banks in countries where a large part of the diaspora lives (France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, etc.), represented the equivalent of 6.6% of the country’s GDP in 2022.

Behind this trio come Ghana (4.7 billion dollars), Kenya (4.1), Tunisia (3.1), Zimbabwe (3.1), Senegal (2.5), Algeria (1.8) and DR Congo (1.7).

Top 10 African countries receiving remittances

CountryTransfers in 2022Change 2022/2021Transfers/GDP
Egypt28,30 billions of dollars-11,31 %8,1 %
Nigeria20,10 billions of dollars-3,30 %–
Morocco11,20 billions of dollars+7,70 %6,6 %
Ghana4,7 billions of dollars+11,9 %6,4 %
Kenya4,1 billions of dollars+8,5 %–
Tunisia3,1 billions of dollars10 %6,0 %
Zimbabwe3,1 billions of dollars–9,3 %
Senegal2,5 billions of dollars-7,41 %9,1 %
Algéria1,8 billions of dollars0 %0,9 %
DR Congo1,7 billions of dollars+30,77 %–

Transfer costs

Lastly, despite requests from multilateral financial and development institutions and receiving countries, transfer costs to Africa remain high. In North Africa and the Middle East, the cost of a $200 transfer to the region averaged 6.2% in Q4 2022. In sub-Saharan Africa, the average cost was 8% over the same period.

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Clashes escalated in Ethiopia over the demolition of mosques

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Escalation of clashes in Ethiopia due to the demolition of mosques: Clashes erupted after Friday prayers near the largest mosque in Addis Ababa between police and young worshipers angry at the demolition of mosques as part of an urban project.

Clashes escalated in Ethiopia over the demolition of mosques

Local sources said, “Riot police were deployed near the mosque, and security men from the Republican Guard, an elite unit responsible for protecting institutions and government figures, attended.

After the prayer, the worshipers began to leave the mosque quietly when young men began chanting, “God is great,” according to the same sources.

After that, gunfire was heard and people started running in panic, then the youths started throwing stones at the Ethiopian police, who responded by firing tear gas and bullets at them.

Clashes escalated in Ethiopia over the demolition of mosques

It was not possible to know whether the bullets were live, plastic, or empty, as the French Agency confirmed that no immediate injuries were detected.

A similar demonstration last week ended with the killing of two people after clashes in the vicinity of the Anwar Mosque, according to the police, who also announced that 56 people were injured and 114 arrested.

Sugar City project

Last year, the federal authorities and the Oromia region launched a controversial project called “Chigar City”, which involves merging six towns surrounding the capital into a wide western arc.

In this context, the authorities have been destroying for months a number of buildings, houses and mosques that they consider to be built illegally.

Opponents of the project condemn these operations, which they consider discriminatory and based, in their opinion, on ethnic criteria (against people who do not belong to the Oromo ethnicity) and religious (targeting mosques).

Ethiopia has a Christian majority, especially Orthodox, but Muslims make up almost a third of the country’s population.

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First edition of “GITEX AFRICA Morocco” in Marrakech

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First edition of “GITEX AFRICA Morocco” in Marrakech: The first edition of “GITEX AFRICA Morocco” opened in Marrakech on Wednesday May 31, 2023, with the participation of over 900 exhibitors and start-ups, as well as delegations from some 95 countries.

First edition of “GITEX AFRICA Morocco” in Marrakech

Organized by the Agence de Développement du Digital (ADD) under the aegis of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, “GITEX AFRICA Morocco” brings together public and private sector leaders, political decision-makers, investors and academics for three days of intensive exchanges between the public and private sectors of the world’s future largest digital economy.

The largest entrepreneurship event in Africa, GITEX Africa is an initiative of GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai, the world’s largest technology and start-up show, ranked as the best in the world by global technology leaders, and which makes a stopover in this first edition in Morocco, reflecting its commitment to accelerating the development of digital infrastructure in Africa.

In light of the African Union’s mission to unify the Continent into a secure digital single market by 2030, GITEX AFRICA exhibitors are optimistic about the Continent’s technology ecosystem and the trends it is creating, from increasing Internet connectivity and a dizzying start-up scene, to the rise of artificial intelligence and a flourishing fintech sector.

Major players in the Moroccan technology landscape are also committed to this adventure, in keeping with the unifying economic mission of the Kingdom, 60% of whose foreign investment is directed towards Africa.

Leadership dialogues and results-oriented meetings will dominate at GITEX AFRICA Morocco thanks to a rich program of multi-sector conferences, including the GITEX AFRICA Digital Summit and the GITEX AFRICA CEO Forum.

The GITEX AFRICA DIGITAL SUMMIT will bring together over 250 public and private sector leaders, policy makers, investors and academics, to guide Africa’s transformation into a single digital marketplace.

Major themes to be addressed at the world’s most influential forum for dialogue, exchange and collaboration range from analyzing the state of the Continent’s digital economy, to accelerating the development of an integrated and inclusive public digital infrastructure.

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Benin migrant killed in youth attack in Sfax Tunisia

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Benin migrant killed in youth attack in Sfax Tunisia: A migrant from sub-Saharan Africa was stabbed to death and five others wounded in an attack by a group of Tunisian youth in east-central Tunisia, a spokesman for the Sfax court announced.

Benin migrant killed in youth attack in Sfax Tunisia

The attack was carried out between May 22 and 23 by seven Tunisians armed with knives and sabers, against 19 migrants gathered in a dwelling in El Haffara, a popular district of Sfax, said the public prosecutor and court spokesman, Faouzi Masmoudi.

A 30-year-old man from Benin died in the attack, and five other people from sub-Saharan African countries were hospitalized. “They were not seriously injured,” said the same source.

Indeed, three Tunisians, aged 17, 23 and 36, were arrested following the opening of a judicial inquiry, said Mr. Masmoudi.

Xenophobic attacks and rising violence against sub-Saharan migrants

Since the Tunisian president’s racist remarks, attacks and violence against sub-Saharan migrants have intensified.

Also, since this diatribe, exiles have faced a wave of attacks. A significant proportion of the 21,000 officially registered sub-Saharan Africans, most of whom are in an irregular situation, have lost their jobs and homes overnight.

Several human rights organizations have denounced this crime. This tragedy “comes against a backdrop of uninterrupted speeches inciting hatred and racism against migrants from sub-Saharan Africa”, reads a press release issued by the FTDES (Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights) and signed by some twenty NGOs.

In the same time, the European border surveillance agency, Frontex, recorded a 1% increase in crossings from Tunisia, compared with the same period last year.

“A climate of fear”: in Tunisia, sub-Saharan migrants stigmatized and attacked

“Patrick”*, a 29-year-old Congolese, arrived in Tunisia six months ago to study international business. But the climate in the country has deteriorated dramatically in recent months for people like him from sub-Saharan Africa.

Patrick lives at home with another student, who also prefers to stay off the streets. The two men sometimes “make an effort” to run small errands:

“We just go out near the house to buy bread, juice…in small stores. That’s it.”

Sub-Saharan Africans are targeted by Tunisians, as in Sfax, where four of them were victims of stabbings on the night of February 25, or in Tunis, where four Ivorian students were attacked as they left their hostel.

Where’s Tunisia Heading?

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Libya – agreement on electoral law reached in Morocco

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Libya – agreement on electoral law reached in Morocco: The agreement provides that the legislative and presidential elections will be held simultaneously and that the next legislative authority will be composed of two chambers, the National Assembly and the Senate.

Libya – agreement on electoral law reached in Morocco

The Joint Commission for the preparation of electoral laws in Libya (6+6), composed of deputies of the House of Representatives and members of the High Council of State, announced that it has reached a “full agreement” on the points relating to the election of the head of state and deputies.

This was announced in a statement of the same Committee at the end of the second day of negotiations in the city of Bouznika, Morocco. The agreement provides that the legislative and presidential elections will be held simultaneously and that the next legislative authority will be composed of two chambers, the National Assembly and the Senate. The note notes, however, that time is still needed to “formulate and complete the legislative framework.

The 6+6 Committee also called for the formation of a “unified government” to prepare the country for elections before the new electoral laws come into effect, assuming, not assuming, that they are approved by a majority of the members of the House of Representatives (the eastern-based parliament) and the High Council of State (a kind of “upper house” based in Tripoli).

UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily has repeatedly stated publicly that everyone should be allowed to run as a candidate in Libya, including divisive figures such as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, General Khalifa Haftar and Tripoli’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba. A new passage in the House of Representatives led by Aguila Saleh, an eastern politician strongly opposed to Mistino Dabaiba’s entry into the presidential elections, could hinder the success of the initiative and at least postpone the presidential elections “sine die.

End of political impediments?

Since February 2022, Libya has been divided by two rival political and military coalitions: on the one hand, Prime Minister Dabaiba’s national unity government based in Tripoli, recognized by the international community and supported above all by Turkey; on the other hand, the government of national stability, in fact a parallel executive based in Cyrenaica, initially supported by Egypt and Russia but now increasingly abandoned to itself.

Indeed, the general at the head of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA), Haftar, holds power in eastern Libya. To break the political deadlock, UN envoy Bathily launched a plan on February 27 to set up a new “High Level Committee” to draft the constitutional amendments and electoral laws needed to hold “free, inclusive and transparent” elections by 2023. Yet the new initiative presented by the UN envoy, which was coolly received in Tripoli and Benghazi, does not seem to be gaining momentum. Partial stability currently exists in the country, based on an implicit agreement between two powerful families: the Dabaiba and the Haftar in power in Tripoli (west) and Benghazi respectively.

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Best ten Cities in Africa

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Best ten Cities in Africa to live: Africa is a continent with a diverse range of cities, each with its own unique culture, history, architecture, and attractions. As a matter of fact, from the bustling metropolises of Lagos and Cairo to the scenic coastal cities of Cape Town and Rabat, there is no shortage of amazing cities to explore. In this blog post, we will explore the best 10 cities in Africa that you must visit or live in.

Best ten Cities in Africa to live: Africa is a continent with a diverse range of cities, each with its own unique culture, history, architecture, and attractions. As a matter of fact, from the bustling metropolises of Lagos and Cairo to the scenic coastal cities of Cape Town and Rabat, there is no shortage of amazing cities to explore. In this blog post, we will explore the best 10 cities in Africa that you must visit or live in. Where is the most beautiful city in Africa?

Best ten Cities in Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is a coastal city known for its stunning natural beauty, including Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. It is also home to vibrant neighborhoods such as Bo-Kaap and a bustling food and wine scene.

Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh is a city known for its vibrant markets, stunning architecture, and rich history. Indeed, it is home to iconic attractions such as the Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace.

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo is a city known for its ancient history and iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. It is also home to vibrant neighborhoods such as Zamalek and a bustling food and nightlife scene.

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is a city known for its wildlife and natural beauty, including the Nairobi National Park and the Ngong Hills. It is also a hub for business and technology, with a growing food and arts scene.

Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis is a coastal city known for its stunning architecture, including the Bardo Museum and the Medina. It is also home to a vibrant food and arts scene, with a growing startup culture.

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is a bustling city known for its vibrant nightlife, music scene, and street food. It is also home to iconic attractions such as the National Museum and the Lekki Conservation Centre.

Dakar, Senegal

Dakar is a coastal city known for its vibrant culture and arts scene, including the African Renaissance Monument and the Gorée Island. It is also home to a growing tech and startup culture.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is a city known for its rich history and culture, including the Ethiopian National Museum and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. It is also a hub for business and diplomacy, with a growing food and arts scene.

Accra, Ghana

Accra is a coastal city known for its vibrant arts and music scene, including the National Museum and the Osu Castle. It is also home to a growing startup culture and a bustling food scene.

Rabat, Morocco

Rabat is a coastal city known for its stunning architecture, including the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas. In fact, it is also home to a vibrant food and arts scene, with a growing tech and startup culture.

Criteria for choosing the best cities to live in

The 198 criteria of the ranking are divided into ten categories: quality of life, safety, health, transportation, shops and services, environmental protection (new category), education, solidarity, sports and leisure, and real estate attractiveness.

These categories were not defined at random. The categories were defined by scientists, through surveys (OpinionWay), on the themes that define, for them, a city or a village where it is good to live.

Indeed, these themes constitute the categories of the ranking and are prioritized by the Africans during each survey.

The last survey dates from October 2022. It was conducted on a sample of 1004 people, representative of the African population aged 18 and over.

The sample was constituted according to the quota method, based on gender, age, socio-professional category, urban area and region of residence. FLA conducted this survey in accordance with the rules and procedures of the ISO 20252 standard.

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Best thirteen cuisines in Africa

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Best thirteen cuisines in Africa: Africa is a continent with a rich and diverse culinary heritage.

Best thirteen cuisines in Africa

#Africa is a continent with a rich and diverse culinary heritage.

From the spicy flavors of North Africa to the savory stews of West Africa, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In this blog post, we will explore the best cuisines in Africa that you must try:

Moroccan Cuisine

Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and spices, with dishes such as tagine, couscous, and harira soup being popular staples.

Ethiopian Cuisine

Ethiopian cuisine is characterized by its use of injera, a sourdough flatbread, and spicy stews known as wats. Dishes such as doro wat (chicken stew) and injera with various toppings are must-tries.

Nigerian Cuisine

Nigerian cuisine is diverse, with dishes such as jollof rice, egusi soup, and suya (spicy grilled meat) being popular favorites.

South African Cuisine

South African cuisine is a fusion of various cultures, with dishes such as biltong (dried meat), boerewors (sausage), and bobotie (spiced meat pie) being must-tries.

Ghanaian Cuisine

Ghanaian cuisine is known for its use of spices and herbs, with dishes such as fufu (pounded yam) and banku (fermented corn and cassava dough) being popular staples.

Tunisian Cuisine

Tunisian cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and North African flavors, with dishes such as brik (fried pastry) and couscous being popular favorites.

Egyptian Cuisine

Egyptian cuisine is known for its use of legumes, vegetables, and spices, with dishes such as koshari (a mix of rice, lentils, and pasta) and ful medames (stewed fava beans) being must-tries.

Senegalese Cuisine

Senegalese cuisine is a blend of West African and French influences, with dishes such as thieboudienne (fish and rice stew) and yassa (chicken or fish marinated in lemon and onions) being popular favorites.

Kenyan Cuisine

Kenyan cuisine is diverse, with dishes such as ugali (maize meal), nyama choma (grilled meat), and chapati (flatbread) being popular staples.

Cameroonian Cuisine

Cameroonian cuisine is known for its use of spices and herbs, with dishes such as ndole (bitterleaf stew) and plantains being popular staples.

Ivorian Cuisine

Ivorian cuisine is a blend of West African and French influences, with dishes such as attiéké (cassava couscous) and kedjenou (chicken stew) being popular favorites.

Tanzanian Cuisine

Tanzanian cuisine is diverse, with dishes such as pilau (spiced rice), ugali, and mishkaki (grilled meat skewers) being popular staples.

Zimbabwean Cuisine

Zimbabwean cuisine is known for its use of maize, with dishes such as sadza (maize meal) and muriwo unedovi (vegetables with peanut butter) being popular staples.

Varied and original african cuisine, as rich as its culture

If you visit any of the countries here, you will notice that they, too, like to have three meals a day and more. We attribute this to the fact that we often have garden food.

If there is one thing that makes the charm of Africa, it is its delicious, varied and original cuisine which is as rich as its culture.

Christian Abégan (Cameroonian chef, author, expert in gastronomy and food security & a pioneer of African gastronomy): “Africa must reconsider its place in the culinary world”.

Africa is a continent with a rich and diverse culinary heritage, with each region offering its own unique flavors and dishes. From the bold flavors of Moroccan cuisine to the spicy stews of West Africa, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So why not try something new and explore the best cuisines in Africa?

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UN blames Malian army for five hundred civilian deaths

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UN blames Malian army for five hundred civilian deaths: In a report, the United Nations has accused the Malian army and “foreign” fighters of executing at least 500 people in March 2022.

UN blames Malian army for five hundred civilian deaths

The United Nations on Friday accused the Malian army and “foreign” fighters of executing at least 500 people in March 2022 during an anti-jihadist operation in Moura, in a damning report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). As documented in the report, the events in the central city of Moura, which have been the subject of conflicting versions for the past year, are the worst of their kind in a country familiar with atrocities by jihadists and other armed groups since 2012. The report is the most damning document produced against Malian forces, which have been implicated on multiple occasions in the past.

OHCHR “has reasonable grounds to believe” that at least 500 people, including some 20 women and seven children, were “executed by Malian armed forces and foreign military personnel” between March 27 and 31, 2022, in this town of a few thousand people, the report says. It is based on an investigation by the human rights division of the peacekeeping mission deployed in Mali since 2013 (Minusma), 157 individual interviews and 11 group interviews.

Wagner pointed out

UN blames Malian army for five hundred civilian deaths: In March 2022, 500 civilians were executed in Moura, a village in central Mali. The massacre was the deadliest since the war in Mali began a decade ago. In a report released on Friday, the UN agency accused the Malian army and “foreign” fighters of being behind the killing.

The massacre is said to have taken place after an anti-jihadist operation “after the area [had] been fully contained” between March 27 and 31, 2022. Malian soldiers, flanked by “foreign fighters,” most likely Wagner fighters, allegedly detained, sorted, tortured, and shot hundreds of civilians, including about 20 women and seven children. Within five days, 500 people had lost their lives. According to the report, there are “reasonable grounds to believe that 58 women and girls were victims of rape and other forms of sexual violence.

Neither Bamako nor Moscow has reacted

While the report does not explicitly identify “foreigners,” it mentions Malian statements about Russian “instructors” present in the country to fight jihadists. The head of Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, had himself attested to the presence in Mali of the Russian private security company Wagner, as recently as last February. Among the testimonies collected by the UN investigators, some describe white men in fatigues speaking an “unknown” language.

The investigations took place in an extremely tense atmosphere. Witnesses were intimidated: “Some sources were even arrested and detained by Malian security services during interviews with human rights officers. Neither Bamako nor Moscow, to whom the report was submitted prior to publication, have commented.

Washington ‘appalled’ by Malian army abuses

“The United States is appalled by the disregard for human life shown by elements of the Malian armed forces in cooperation with the Kremlin-backed Wagner group during an operation in Moura in March of last year,” said a statement from State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.

“We call on the transitional government to conduct an independent, impartial, effective, thorough, and transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable, consistent with the recommendations of the U.N. report,” the spokesman continued in the statement.

Furthermore, “it is crucial that UNMISMA be able to continue its mandate without hindrance,” he added, denouncing “the transitional government’s restrictions on the freedom of movement” of this UN force.

 The United States on Monday urged Mali’s transition government to pursue an “independent, impartial, efficient, exhaustive, and transparent investigation” to hold accountable those responsible for the likely execution of hundreds of people in one village.

“The United States is appalled by the disregard for human life exhibited by elements of the Malian Armed Forces in cooperation with the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group – a transnational criminal organization – during the operation in Moura,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.

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Sudan’s warring parties begin talks in Saudi Arabia

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Sudan’s warring parties begin talks in Saudi Arabia: A joint Saudi-American statement stated, on Saturday, that “the initial talks between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and representatives of the Rapid Support Forces have begun in the city of Jeddah, west of the Kingdom”. News on Africa today.

Sudan’s warring parties begin talks in Saudi Arabia

This came, according to what was reported by the Saudi Press Agency, regarding the developments of the Riyadh and Washington initiative to end the armed confrontations between the Sudanese army and the “rapid support” forces, which have been going on since April 15.

On Friday evening, the Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed its country’s readiness to host representatives of the army and “rapid support” in Jeddah, to discuss a truce, during a phone call between the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his American counterpart, Anthony Blinken, as part of the efforts of the two countries’ initiative, without specifying. an appointment.

According to the statement quoted by the agency, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America welcome the start of preliminary talks between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and representatives of the Rapid Support Forces in the city of Jeddah on Saturday,” without further details about the launch and attendance.

The two sides urged “both parties to sense their responsibilities towards the Sudanese people, to engage seriously in these talks, and to draw a roadmap for the talks to stop the military operations and confirm the end of the conflict,” according to the statement.

In the statement, Saudi Arabia and the United States referred to “the efforts of all countries and organizations that have expressed their support for holding these talks, including the Quartet, the League of Arab States, and the tripartite mechanism.”

Saudi Arabia and the United States continuing coordinated international support for an expanded negotiation process

The joint statement also called for “continuing coordinated international support for an expanded negotiation process, which must include participation with all Sudanese parties.”

And on Friday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that the talks between the two sides “aimed at preparing the necessary ground for dialogue to reduce the level of tensions there, in a way that guarantees the security and stability of Sudan and its people.”

The Saudi-American coordination contributed to the approval of more than one armistice in Sudan, which witnessed “violations,” according to mutual accusations of responsibility for that.

Armed confrontations in Sudan left hundreds dead and thousands injured.

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A woman hit in the clitoris by a stray bullet in her living room in Somalia

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Africa in the news – Somalia: A 24-year-old woman was hit in the clitoris by a stray bullet while she was in her living room. Doctors report the extremely rare, if not unique, clinical case of a Somali woman injured in the clitoris by a stray bullet.

A woman hit in the clitoris by a stray bullet in her living room in Somalia

In countries in the throes of armed conflict, stray bullet wounds are not uncommon. What is much rarer, however, is when one of these stray bullets reaches the clitoris.

In the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, doctors report the clinical case of a 24-year-old young woman, living in Somalia, who was injured by a stray bullet in the clitoris.

The Somali woman had been rushed to hospital after a bullet, 2cm long and 0.8cm in diameter, went through her ceiling while she was sitting in her living room. The bullet hit her vulva, damaging her clitoris.

No complications to report

Once taken care of at the hospital, the young woman underwent a CT scan, revealing the bullet in the pelvic area. The projectile was removed under local anesthesia, via a minor incision, the doctors report, adding that no complications were observed following the surgical removal of the bullet. Follow-up appointments several months after the accident confirmed the absence of complications.

According to the physicians who authored this clinical case, gunshot wounds to the vulva are extremely rare. The main non-obstetric vulvar traumas, in other words not related to pregnancy, result from sports-related injuries, for example due to a fall from a bicycle, on the beam in artistic gymnastics, or even while riding.

The authors of the report said that “vulvic trauma” cases unrelated to pregnancy are extremely rare and are often the result of sports, including straddle injuries, burns, animal/human bites and sexual assault. Gunshot injuries are seen in “battlefield trauma or large urban areas with criminal implications,” the authors said.