Via:AA

“In a statement, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts that “this measure aims to protect French citizens from current security risks.” No specific incidents were mentioned, but the overall situation remains fragile, particularly in certain regions of the country.

French authorities are urging citizens in Mali to remain vigilant, avoid all non-essential travel, and follow local security instructions. They also recommend registering on the Ariane platform, which provides real-time alerts and information.

According to the statement, this decision comes in a context where several Western countries are closely monitoring the security situation in Mali, which faces persistent challenges related to terrorism and intercommunal violence.

“French nationals in Mali are therefore urged to take all necessary precautions and consider a temporary departure until the situation improves,” the statement continued, adding that “France continues to closely monitor the security situation in the country and will communicate any new recommendations if necessary.”

This decision by France comes a few days after several other embassies asked their nationals to leave Mali.

The US, German, and Australian embassies in Bamako have all urged their citizens currently in Mali to leave the country without delay, preferably by commercial flight.”

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Via:Africanews

“Tanzania’s post-electoral unrest isn’t confined to the country. It’s now spilling over in to neighbouring Kenya.

The town of Namanga is divided by the Tanzania-Kenya border. Tanzanian protesters fled into Kenya to avoid confrontations with police, but officers then threw tear gas canisters over the border.

Businesses have been forced to close because of the unrest and trucks transporting goods are stuck at the frontier.

Taliban Onyango is a trader on the Kenyan side of the border:

“The challenge we have today is that we are not able to operate businesses because of the elections in Tanzania. The Tanzanian police are lobbing tear gas at us. Now we have nothing to feed our kids. We are asking our government to maintain peace at the border so we can go on with our businesses and the same for the Tanzanians.”

The Kenyan side of Namanga has also been hit by the internet blackout imposed by Tanzanian authorities since Wednesday’s presidential election.

Amnesty International has called for the government to restore internet connectivity, warning that restricting information could lead to further unrest. For now, protesters are reportedly using walkie-talkie apps on their phones to plan their next steps.

According to Kenyan media reports, journalists wanting to cross the border into Tanzania have been barred from entering the country.”

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Via:Sputnik

“In response to a question from Sputnik Africa correspondent during his joint press conference with Lavrov, the Ethiopian Foreign Minister highlighted several key points of the recent agreement with Russia regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant:

🟠Enhancing Regional Role: The project marks a major step not only in bilateral relations but also introduces advanced nuclear technology into Sub-Saharan Africa. This positions Ethiopia at the forefront of energy innovation within the region.

🟠Energy Exports: With the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia has already begun exporting electricity to neighboring countries such as Kenya, Djibouti, and Sudan. The addition of nuclear-generated energy aims to further strengthen these exports and foster greater regional integration.

🟠Industrialization Drive: Beyond simply providing clean energy, the new nuclear facility aligns with Ethiopia’s broader goals of driving industrial development and modernization efforts across various sectors.

🟠Technological Advancement: By leveraging both traditional hydroelectric resources and innovative nuclear solutions, Ethiopia seeks to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence and emerging technological fields crucial for future growth in Africa.”

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