🇿🇦 Gas pipeline catches fire in central Johannesburg
A gas explosion has caused a fire on a street in the heart of the South African city of Johannesburg.
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) told that Egoli Gas workers were doing maintenance on an underground gas pipeline in Braamfontein when it caught fire.
Their truck and part of the building they were working in front of were caught up in the blaze, EMS said.
Two engines responded with 12 firefighters and the fire was extinguished quickly. There were no injuries or fatalities.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but EMS says it will follow up with investigation.
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A gas explosion has caused a fire on a street in the heart of the South African city of Johannesburg.
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) told that Egoli Gas workers were doing maintenance on an underground gas pipeline in Braamfontein when it caught fire.
Their truck and part of the building they were working in front of were caught up in the blaze, EMS said.
Two engines responded with 12 firefighters and the fire was extinguished quickly. There were no injuries or fatalities.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but EMS says it will follow up with investigation.
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🇿🇲 Zambia's president issues warning to coup plotters
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has warned potential coup plotters not to threaten the southern African nation’s democratic rule and stability.
It is not clear why he sounded the warning, but it comes in the aftermath of several recent coups in Francophone Africa and complaints at home about the rising cost of living.
"To colleagues that think, we are timid by being kind and that they can break the laws and entertain thoughts of illegal takeover of government including undemocratic coup d'état we are coming for you," he said.
He acknowledged food prices were high and said the government was addressing the issue.
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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has warned potential coup plotters not to threaten the southern African nation’s democratic rule and stability.
It is not clear why he sounded the warning, but it comes in the aftermath of several recent coups in Francophone Africa and complaints at home about the rising cost of living.
"To colleagues that think, we are timid by being kind and that they can break the laws and entertain thoughts of illegal takeover of government including undemocratic coup d'état we are coming for you," he said.
He acknowledged food prices were high and said the government was addressing the issue.
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🇺🇳🇨🇩 UN demands 'independent' probe after deadly crackdown on anti-MONUSCO protest in DR Congo The United Nations on Friday demanded an "independent" probe after dozens of people were killed in a crackdown on an anti-UN protest in eastern Democratic Republic…
🇪🇷🇮🇱 Eritrea blames foreigners for Tel Aviv clashes
Eritrea's government has said foreigners posed as Eritrean political opponents during violent clashes in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Eritrea's embassy has accused media outlets and some Israeli officials of "distorting reality" by blaming the Eritrean community in Israel for the trouble.
The embassy did not name any groups, but some said ethnic Tigrayan Ethiopians were responsible.
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Eritrea's government has said foreigners posed as Eritrean political opponents during violent clashes in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Eritrea's embassy has accused media outlets and some Israeli officials of "distorting reality" by blaming the Eritrean community in Israel for the trouble.
The embassy did not name any groups, but some said ethnic Tigrayan Ethiopians were responsible.
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🇩🇿🇲🇦 Algeria says it fired warnings at jet skiers who strayed into its sea from Morocco Algeria's defence ministry said on Sunday its coastguard fired warning shots before firing directly at a man on a jet ski who entered Algerian waters, in an incident that…
🇲🇦🇩🇿 Moroccans rally against killing of two jet skiers by Algerian coastguard
Dozens of Moroccans on Monday gathered outside the parliament in Rabat to denounce "the crime committed by the Algerian state" after two holidaymakers jet skiing in Morocco were shot dead by the Algerian coastguard on Friday.
The holiday makers were alleged to have strayed across the maritime border between the two Mediterranean countries.
The Moroccan League for Citizenship and Human Rights at the rally in Rabat on Monday called on the "Moroccan government to take a very firm stance in the face of these crimes". "Whether through declarations, through possible actions before international bodies, to challenge Algeria, at least in the media, with official statements, with diplomatic acts" they said.
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Dozens of Moroccans on Monday gathered outside the parliament in Rabat to denounce "the crime committed by the Algerian state" after two holidaymakers jet skiing in Morocco were shot dead by the Algerian coastguard on Friday.
The holiday makers were alleged to have strayed across the maritime border between the two Mediterranean countries.
The Moroccan League for Citizenship and Human Rights at the rally in Rabat on Monday called on the "Moroccan government to take a very firm stance in the face of these crimes". "Whether through declarations, through possible actions before international bodies, to challenge Algeria, at least in the media, with official statements, with diplomatic acts" they said.
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🇪🇷🇪🇹 Amnesty accuses Eritrean soldiers of Tigray war crimes
The rights group Amnesty International has accused Eritrea’s military of continued war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray despite a peace deal signed last November.
“Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, atrocities against civilians in Tigray continued with Eritrean soldiers subjecting women to horrific abuse including rape, gang rape and sexual enslavement, while civilian men were extrajudicially executed,” Amnesty International said in a statement.
The rights group said it had gathered testimony about the alleged atrocities from witnesses, survivors and family members of victims and also analysis of satellite images.
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The rights group Amnesty International has accused Eritrea’s military of continued war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray despite a peace deal signed last November.
“Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, atrocities against civilians in Tigray continued with Eritrean soldiers subjecting women to horrific abuse including rape, gang rape and sexual enslavement, while civilian men were extrajudicially executed,” Amnesty International said in a statement.
The rights group said it had gathered testimony about the alleged atrocities from witnesses, survivors and family members of victims and also analysis of satellite images.
#Eritrea #Ethiopia
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🇰🇪 Kenyan police raid house and find trafficked women
Kenyan police have found 26 Ethiopian women locked up in partially built house by traffickers in the central town of Murang’a.
The raid took place on Monday night on the small house where the women had been kept for about a week with just a single mattress on the floor.
It is reported they had been brought in over the Moyale border point and were bound for South Africa.
The police said they had detained the women and confiscated their passports and mobile phones.
The owner and guard of the house have also been arrested as a search for the traffickers continues.
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Kenyan police have found 26 Ethiopian women locked up in partially built house by traffickers in the central town of Murang’a.
The raid took place on Monday night on the small house where the women had been kept for about a week with just a single mattress on the floor.
It is reported they had been brought in over the Moyale border point and were bound for South Africa.
The police said they had detained the women and confiscated their passports and mobile phones.
The owner and guard of the house have also been arrested as a search for the traffickers continues.
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🇫🇷🇹🇩 Deadly anti-French protests in Chad after an altercation between a French and a local soldier
After a French soldier in a quarrel with a local military man shot him dead protests erupted in the city of Faya in Chad.
A French military nurse shot and killed on Tuesday a Chadian soldier he was treating and who attacked him with a scalpel in a French forces base in Faya-Largeau, in northern Chad, a local governor announced.
After the announcement of this incident, spontaneous demonstrations took place, followed by several people announcing on social media their intention to march towards the French military base.
Reports are coming that the Chadian army has already violently suppressed the protest with live ammunition. However, there are no reports on how many were injured.
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After a French soldier in a quarrel with a local military man shot him dead protests erupted in the city of Faya in Chad.
A French military nurse shot and killed on Tuesday a Chadian soldier he was treating and who attacked him with a scalpel in a French forces base in Faya-Largeau, in northern Chad, a local governor announced.
After the announcement of this incident, spontaneous demonstrations took place, followed by several people announcing on social media their intention to march towards the French military base.
Reports are coming that the Chadian army has already violently suppressed the protest with live ammunition. However, there are no reports on how many were injured.
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🇨🇳🇳🇪 China plans to mediate Niger crisis
The Chinese government has announced its intention to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the Niger crisis.
“The Chinese government intends to play the role of good offices, a role of mediator, with full respect for the regional countries,” Jiang Feng, Beijing’s ambassador to Niamey, said on Monday during a meeting with military-appointed prime minister Ali Lamine Zeine.
Feng stated that while China “stands with Nigeriens” amid the political situation, it remains committed to its principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
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The Chinese government has announced its intention to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the Niger crisis.
“The Chinese government intends to play the role of good offices, a role of mediator, with full respect for the regional countries,” Jiang Feng, Beijing’s ambassador to Niamey, said on Monday during a meeting with military-appointed prime minister Ali Lamine Zeine.
Feng stated that while China “stands with Nigeriens” amid the political situation, it remains committed to its principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
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🇫🇷🇹🇩 Deadly anti-French protests in Chad after an altercation between a French and a local soldier After a French soldier in a quarrel with a local military man shot him dead protests erupted in the city of Faya in Chad. A French military nurse shot and…
🇹🇩 A curfew of unknown duration is reportedly in place in the city of Faya in Chad.
Security forces will likely maintain an elevated security posture across the city over the coming days. The increased security presence and related measures may cause ground travel disruptions. The potential for clashes with security forces is elevated in the event of further protests.
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Security forces will likely maintain an elevated security posture across the city over the coming days. The increased security presence and related measures may cause ground travel disruptions. The potential for clashes with security forces is elevated in the event of further protests.
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🇬🇦 Gabon junta leader meets opposition candidate
Gabon's military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has met the opposition candidate Albert Ondo Ossa as part of consultations on rebuilding the country.
Ossa was the main challenger to ousted President Ali Bongo, in the election which was annulled when the military seized power last week.
The military authorities appear to be courting the support of the opposition to chart a new path for Gabon.
Ossa boycotted Monday’s inauguration ceremony of Gen Nguema. He indicated that he had won the annulled elections and should have been sworn in as president.
Ossa gave no details, but said the talks focused on the transition and restoration of government institutions.
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Gabon's military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has met the opposition candidate Albert Ondo Ossa as part of consultations on rebuilding the country.
Ossa was the main challenger to ousted President Ali Bongo, in the election which was annulled when the military seized power last week.
The military authorities appear to be courting the support of the opposition to chart a new path for Gabon.
Ossa boycotted Monday’s inauguration ceremony of Gen Nguema. He indicated that he had won the annulled elections and should have been sworn in as president.
Ossa gave no details, but said the talks focused on the transition and restoration of government institutions.
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🇹🇳 Tunisian police arrest another top opposition officials
Tunisian police have arrested the top two officials in the main opposition party, the party says.
They include the interim head of Ennahda, Mondher Ounissi.
His detention is said to be linked to audio messages in which he purportedly accuses party colleagues of receiving illegal funds.
Ounissi says the recordings are fabricated.
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Tunisian police have arrested the top two officials in the main opposition party, the party says.
They include the interim head of Ennahda, Mondher Ounissi.
His detention is said to be linked to audio messages in which he purportedly accuses party colleagues of receiving illegal funds.
Ounissi says the recordings are fabricated.
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🇪🇷🇪🇹 Amnesty accuses Eritrean soldiers of Tigray war crimes The rights group Amnesty International has accused Eritrea’s military of continued war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray despite a peace deal signed last…
🇪🇷🇪🇹 Eritrea rejects Amnesty's Tigray war crimes allegations
Eritrea’s government has denied Amnesty International’s allegations that its soldiers committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region despite a peace deal signed last November.
Eritrea’s Ministry of Information on 5 September said that Amnesty International’s allegations against the Eritrean Defence Forces “have no substance or merit”.
The ministry added that the report “suffered from its flawed methodology” and was “filled with disgusting lies and distortions that are a futile attempt to disparage the Eritrean people”.
The ministry also accused the rights group of trying to promote hate and incite a wedge between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
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Eritrea’s government has denied Amnesty International’s allegations that its soldiers committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region despite a peace deal signed last November.
Eritrea’s Ministry of Information on 5 September said that Amnesty International’s allegations against the Eritrean Defence Forces “have no substance or merit”.
The ministry added that the report “suffered from its flawed methodology” and was “filled with disgusting lies and distortions that are a futile attempt to disparage the Eritrean people”.
The ministry also accused the rights group of trying to promote hate and incite a wedge between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
#Eritrea #Ethiopia
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🇨🇩 East African forces extend DR Congo stay, despite protests
East African heads of state on Tuesday unanimously agreed to extend the deployment of the regional military force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The decision happens a week after protests in DRC demanding the withdrawal of East African troops and the UN peacekeeping mission from the eastern region.
The mandate of the regional force was to end on 8 September, but the extension means that the troops will remain in eastern DR Congo for an additional three months, until 8 December.
The East African Community bloc made the announcement on Tuesday, following a summit by the region's heads of state in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
The meeting was attended by DR Congo Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, Uganda’s minister of East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga and the presidents of Kenya Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan.
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East African heads of state on Tuesday unanimously agreed to extend the deployment of the regional military force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The decision happens a week after protests in DRC demanding the withdrawal of East African troops and the UN peacekeeping mission from the eastern region.
The mandate of the regional force was to end on 8 September, but the extension means that the troops will remain in eastern DR Congo for an additional three months, until 8 December.
The East African Community bloc made the announcement on Tuesday, following a summit by the region's heads of state in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
The meeting was attended by DR Congo Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, Uganda’s minister of East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga and the presidents of Kenya Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan.
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🇳🇬 Part of Lagos airport in Nigeria evacuated due to "smoke incident"
There has been a "smoke incident" in a section of the international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, forcing the evacuation of staff and passengers from the building, the airport authority said in a statement.
Fire fighters battled to deal with the thick black smoke and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the terminal.
According to the airport authority the smoke was caused by lithium inverter batteries located in the baggage hall of Terminal 1.
“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control and flight operations will not be affected by this incident,” the authority told.
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There has been a "smoke incident" in a section of the international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, forcing the evacuation of staff and passengers from the building, the airport authority said in a statement.
Fire fighters battled to deal with the thick black smoke and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the terminal.
According to the airport authority the smoke was caused by lithium inverter batteries located in the baggage hall of Terminal 1.
“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control and flight operations will not be affected by this incident,” the authority told.
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