14 North - Insight for decisions in Africa

Africa-based advisory delivering bespoke intelligence & research on #energy #industry #politics & #security.

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#SouthAfrica abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution condemning #Russia’s aggression against #Ukraine. SA was 1 of 35 countries to abstain, along w/ #China & #India. SA activists reacted negatively to the news. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/oYRDy5hu5N

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Leader of #BurkinaFaso’s junta, Lieutenant-Colonel Sandaogo Damiba, signed a charter initiating a 3-year transition period before elections, a longer timeframe than the 30-month proposal from a technical commission. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/c2TZIUw2ek

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Authorities in #Tanzania’s island of #Zanzibar are assisting #Ukrainian travelers left stranded after the #Russian attack. The travelers are running out of money. The Govt. is speaking with hotels to extend their stay. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/ksPBQhoNih

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An attack in northeastern #DRC killed 20 civilians. Witnesses reported that assailants entered the village of #Kikura with machetes and burned down houses. Authorities suspect the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/PiNw5PXxn6

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The US conducted a drone strike against #AlShabaab militants in #Somalia for the first time since August. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has not yet determined how many insurgents had been killed in the strike. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/4xPzYNH9FV

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#Uganda commissions $200 million iron ore smelting plant to reduce dependence on scrap metal, billets & coils for raw material. The plant can also supply #Kenya, #Rwanda, #Burundi, #SouthSudan, and the #DRC. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/7eG0E4HJBI

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#SouthAfrica Min. of Health says Govt cannot mandate #COVID vaccinations, but private companies could require employees be vaccinated. Acting director-general called on other Govt departments to advocate for vaccines. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/Z7gTBfLwcc

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#Ethiopian National Defense Forces discussed security situation in #Somalia’s #Jubaland state and ETH’s border with Somalia. One concern is #AlShabaab activity undermining cross-border cooperation. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/FHtqMY3fR9

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Court trial implicates 19 members of #Mozambique’s political elite in 'trial of the century' that could ultimately hold them to account for over $2 billion in fraudulent debt, contributing to the country’s bankruptcy. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/l5L1XSddFW

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#Kenya’s ruling Jubilee Party endorses opposition leader Raila Odinga for Aug. presidential elections, rejecting Deputy Pres. William Ruto. Expect heightened tensions in Kenyan politics. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/aIUIQOygeH

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#Senegal inaugurated a 50,000-person stadium in #Diamniadio, outside of #Dakar. The stadium was named after former Pres. Abdoulaye Wade. A Turkish construction company had built it in a year for over $267 million. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/AFONnZsOtv

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#SouthAfrica is sending fresh troops & armored vehicles to #Mozambique's #CaboDelgado to counter the Islamic State-linked insurgents. SA previously sent special forces but now include mechanized infantry & para-bats. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/1PKqhTbPBC

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Former #GuineaBissau PM Domingos Simoes Pereira is barred from leaving GB due to a judicial review in an investigation in the attempted 2021 coup. Pereira opposed Pres. Embalo in the Jan. 2020 run-off election. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/ZNGpWrRmgg

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#SouthAfrican Pres. Ramaphosa visited the #DRC in late February ahead of a high-level meeting about peace and security. SA is a signatory to the peace, security, and cooperation framework on stability in the region. #14Nontheground #inisightfordecisions https://t.co/NwP27nLLSb

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Hackers calling themselves the “Yemen Cyber Army” carried out cyber-attacks against #Mozambican govt websites, including the Defence Ministry. The group is asking for ransom money, threatening to leak classified data. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/NhBnHCmbop

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#Malawi declared a wild poliovirus type 1 outbreak after detecting a case in #Lilongwe. Laboratory analysis determined the strain was linked to one present in #Pakistan. This is the first case in the last four years. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/YM6qf4GoPl

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#Ethiopia began producing electricity at the controversial Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. #Egypt and #Sudan view the project as a threat to their water supply from the river. Expect tensions to rise. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/5hfMXRvE57

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#AlShabaab militants claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 14 in a restaurant in the central #Somali town of #Beledweyne on the eve of a round of voting. Among the victims were government officials. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/MwN65VGcMt

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A court ruled that #Tanzania’s main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe would stand trial for terrorism charges. His supporters claim the prosecution is politically motivated. The next hearing will be on 4 March. #14Nontheground #insightfordecisions https://t.co/Zmm6Uk95xO