By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Intelligence
The European Union is concerned about Moscow’s activism with Madagascar’s Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni), according to Africa Intelligence.
The European Union has approved a French proposal to renew and expand its sanctions against Russia, adding about 150 entities and more than 50 Russian banks to measures targeting the banking, energy and financial sectors. The decision comes as US-mediated diplomatic negotiations continue between Moscow and Kyiv, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Emmanuel Macron wants to lay the groundwork for reconciliation between Paris and Algiers before the end of his term, as Franco-Algerian relations remain tense. The French president’s initiative comes as his departure from the Élysée approaches, according to Africa Intelligence.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Africa Intelligence ·
The Conference of Presidents of Cameroon’s National Assembly declared the 2025 budget settlement bill admissible, opening the review of the state’s accounts by the Finance and Budget Committee. The bill shows a revised budget of 7,735.9 billion CFA francs, revenues of 5,174.8 billion and a deficit of 535.2 billion, or 1.6% of GDP, according to the Assembly.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Actu Cameroun ·
Ten Zambian opposition leaders reject any proposal to remove presidential term limits. They say such a measure would weaken political competition and democratic institutions, notably the Electoral Commission of Zambia, according to their joint statement published Thursday by News Diggers.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: News Diggers ·
UN and AU monitor electoral preparations in MadagascarA joint UN and African Union mission met the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar to examine preparations for the 2027 elections. Citizen consultations have already trained teams in six pilot districts before a gradual rollout, according to Madagascar Tribune.
Turkey denies sending 15,000 troops to SomaliaTurkey’s Defence Ministry denies plans to send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia, contrary to reports carried by Somali media. Ankara says its troops will continue to train and advise Somali forces and support their fight against armed groups, according to Caasimada.The week in Africa
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