Thousands of civil servants march for wage increases in Tunisia

In this edition, we look at protests in Tunisia to demand wage increases. Also, with the presidential election campaign officially under way in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we look at the difficulties the future president will face. And we bring you a special FRANCE 24 report on seven Algerian migrants who went missing after their boat broke down.

Eye On Africa Nov 27 2018

Huge crowds turn out in Kinshasa to welcome the opposition team of Felix Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe as they return to campaign for the elections.Sub-Saharan Africa is home to a third of the world’s refugees and is struggling to support their education needs. A new international report on education calls for this to be made a priority.Ghana's Atewa Range Forest Reserve is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth but wildlife there could be in danger because of bauxite

US Senators Concern Over China’s Influence In Djibouti

United States Senate, WASHINGTON, DC 20510

November 7, 2018

The Honorable Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520

The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301

Dear Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mattis,

We write to express concern about Djibouti’s

Prospects For A Horn Of Africa Conffederation

Situated in lofty and often inaccessible mountains to the north, and extending far into the Gulf of Aden
to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Kenya to the south and the Sudan to the west, the countries that make up the Horn of Africa roughly occupy 1.88 million sq. km. Principally four countries, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia, make up the Horn of Africa and have a total population of 75 million, which is estimated to reach 144 million in 25 years.

The Horn of Africa is known for its rich history and culture recognized in the Bible, the Quran and ancient writings including those of the Pharonic, and the Greco-Roman empires. This region owed its importance in ancient times to the fact that it was the source of the mighty Nile and lay beside one of the world’s most

Ethiopia: The Crisis Below the Headlines

Since April 2018, the ascension of Abiy Ahmed as prime minister of Ethiopia has ushered in a wave of national optimism. The new prime minister has moved quickly to open political space, promote human rights, and negotiate peace with neighboring Eritrea. However, behind the positive headlines—and indeed positive measures that merit international support—a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded in the south of the country. Over the past year, inter-communal violence has displaced hundreds of thousands Ethiopians. At the outset of the crisis, Prime

Minister Abiy’s administration took laudable action in collaborating openly with United

Somaliland Improving Food Security with New Agricultural Scheme

The first harvest of cereals from an agricultural scheme aimed at boosting production and ensuring food security in Somaliland is finding its way into newly constructed grain silos.
Somaliland, which remains perennially food insecure, unveiled the 767-hectare schemes to grow a variety of crops such as wheat, millet, maize, beans and sesame several months ago
The seasonal emergency livelihood project which comprises three divisions is carried out in Tog-Wajale, Beir and Hahi localities.
It follows on from the recent severe drought, in which thousands were displaced and many lost their livelihoods.

Russia Negotiating with Somaliland Leaders for a Naval Base

Vladimir Putin

Russia is reportedly negotiating with Somaliland leaders for a naval base to support its warships and submarines to operate in the region and the busy shipping lanes carrying most of Europe’s goods. If realised, this would be Russia’s first base in Africa since the Cold War and be a major step forward for Putin’s programme to revive Russia’s once proud navy. The base is expected to be home to two destroyer-sized ships, four frigate class ships, two large submarine pens, two airstrips that can host up to six heavy aircraft and 15 fighter jets.

Somaliland: Agricultural Department Focuses on Soil Conservation and Erosion

Hargeisa-  In an effort of focusing on soil and water conservation the ministry of Agricultural development has dispatched members of its technical staff to Ethiopia to earn skills on the knowledge of combating soil erosion and desertification.