Mozambique's ex-energy chief Tonela appointed as finance minister

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi appointed former energy minister Max Tonela as his new finance minister, replacing Adriano Maleiane, who was removed from the post on March 2.
#mozambique #filipenyusi #adrianomaleiane

US extends sanctions on Zimbabwe because it's a threat to its foreign policy

The United States (US) has extended its sanctions on Zimbabwe, a month after the European Union (EU) did the same. In a statement, US President Joe Biden said this was done because Zimbabwe's gross human rights and democratic principles disregard are a threat to the US' foreign policy.
#unitedstates #zimbabwe #usforeignpolicy

SADC sets up counter-terrorism centre in Tanzania

The fight against insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, received a timely boost from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which now has a Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre (RCTC) in Tanzania.
#sadc #cabodelgado #mozambique

Ancient artefacts stolen from Ethiopia's Tigray region being auctioned online as war rages on

The government of the Tigray region in Ethiopia says it will approach the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to help stop the illicit trade in its historical artefacts and memorabilia.
#tigray #tigraygovernment #unesco

Mozambique's President fires six ministers

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday fired six ministers, including the country's finance minister, an official statement from the President's office said, in what was seen as a major cabinet reshuffle.
#mozambique #filipenyusi

Cameroon's 'forgotten' war leaves refugees in limbo

Three years ago, Akor Pelkings fled his home in western Cameroon, where a conflict raged between the security forces and rebels fighting for an independent state. Today, he is one of 70 000 Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria, wondering in despair when they can return.
#cameroon #war

Inspector General Of Police Of Nigeria Warns Officers Against Using Roadblocks To Extort Money

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, on Tuesday warned police officers in the Federal Capital (FCT) to not use crime prevention measures such as roadblocks and raids for extortion.
#nigeria #nigerianpolice #roadblock

Nigeria House Of Reps Reject Bill For Special Seats For Women In Parliament

The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to reserve special seats for Women at the National and State Houses of Assembly. This followed the rejection of the bill at the electronic voting on the amendment of 1999 Constitution on Tuesday in Abuja.
#nigeria #women #houseofreps

Ukraine conflict: Everyone has right to cross borders in time of conflict, says AU amid claims of racism

The African Union (AU) says everyone, including Africans, has a right to cross international borders in times of conflict as Russia continues its march into Ukraine.
#ukraine #russia #au

Mozambicans haunted by insurgency's horrors

Life is quieter now. The camp for displaced Mozambicans has grown to house thousands of people. While aid agencies are providing food, sanitation and water, a local economy is springing up.
Barbers and tailors have set up shop, and even accept mobile money payments. Children sell eggs laid by hens reared in the camp.
#mozambique #mozambicans