As the seas rise around Bangladesh, countries in Africa face the challenge of spreading deserts. The Great Green Wall initiative aims to plant trees from West to East Africa to slow the expansion of the Sahara Desert. The World Bank, the European Union, and countries, including France, with higher carbon footprints, have pledged $14bn to make that happen. But communities affected by the growing desert in Senegal say the project is failing. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Mbar Toubab deep in Senegal’s Sahel region. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Senegal #GreatGreenWall […]
The opposition in Chad has denounced what it is calling an “institutional coup”. That is after the son of slain President Idris Deby, Mahamat Deby, was appointed as leader. The military, which announced Deby’s sudden death on Tuesday, has promised elections in a year and a half. But unions are threatening to strike, and rebels are planning to march on the capital. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Ndjamena, Chad. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #IdrissDeby #ChadTransition
Chad’s military has said the son of the late President Idriss Deby will head the transitional government after the death of his father. The army says the elder Deby was killed in clashes with rebels in the north. In his place, Mahamat Idriss Deby will head an 18-month interim government until elections are held. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Ndjamena, Chad. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #IdrissDeby #ChadTransition
Chad’s army says it has repelled an attack by a rebel group in its northern region. It comes a week after presidential elections were held in which President Idriss Deby is poised to win a sixth term. Opposition leaders in the capital have called for a ceasefire and dialogue to resolve the situation. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan has more from the capital, Ndjamena. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Chad #ChadInsurgency #ChadArmy
The mayor of the South African city of Cape Town says firefighters have contained a blaze that has ravaged the slopes of Table Mountain. Strong winds fanned the flames for more than 24 hours, destroying more than 400 hectares of land and buildings including parts of a university. An investigation is underway to determine its cause, but it has been confirmed one suspect has been arrested accused of arson. Al Jazeera’s Robin Adams reports from Cape Town, South Africa. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #TableMountainFire
Cape Verde’s government says more people are immigrating to the small island nation than those leaving it. Political stability is appealing to African migrants and members of the diaspora who are choosing to return. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports form Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #CapeVerde #CapeVerdeEconomy #AljazeeraEnglish
Mozambique’s army says it has retaken control of the northern town of Palma from a group of fighters linked to ISIL (ISIS) that attacked it last month. A military spokesman says a significant number of fighters were killed during the operation. The UN says more than 20,000 people stayed in Palma despite the attack It is hoped those who left will be able to return home soon. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Mozambique #Palma #MozambiqueUnrest
The ISIL (ISIS) group has claimed responsibility for an attack on the town of Palma in northern Mozambique, which left dozens of people dead and thousands missing. It said its fighters had seized the town in the gas-rich region after several days of fighting. Security forces are trying to secure Palma; the exact number of people killed, injured and unaccounted for – is still unknown. Armed groups have been launching attacks in the region since 2017. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Mozambique #Palma #ISIS
Mozambique’s military says dozens of civilians have been killed in a five-day siege, including seven who tried to flee from a hotel in the northern town of Palma. A military spokesman says hundreds of other people – locals and foreigners – were rescued from the town which is a logistics hub for international gas projects in Cabo Delgado province where fighting is still ongoing. A three-year conflict in northern Mozambique has displaced about 670,000 people, according to the United Nations. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Mozambique #Palma […]
Tanzania is observing a period of national mourning after the death of President John Magufuli. Officials say the 61-year-old died of heart problems – but political opponents suspect he was sick with COVID-19. Magufuli was one of the continent’s most prominent coronavirus sceptics, encouraging people to focus on prayer instead of lockdowns and vaccines. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken his place on Friday, becoming the country’s first female leader. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Tanzania #Magufuli
