Niger’s military junta said on Wednesday evening that it was open to a negotiated resolution to the regional crisis sparked by last month’s coup d’état. West African military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss a possible intervention. FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith tells us more.
“Eye on Africa” also brings you the latest news from Ethiopia. Health officials say an air strike on a crowded town square in the restive Amhara region killed at least 30 people.
Finally, the UN is calling for peace and aid supplies after four months of war in Sudan. FRANCE 24’s Laurent Berstecher tells us more about the deepening crisis in the country’s education system.
Source: Reuters
In other news – I will stand with Kelly Khumalo no matter what – Somizi
Somizi Mhlongo reassures his friend, Kelly Khumalo of the support he has for her. The singer has been going through the most over the past weeks, but she claims not to be moved by naysayers and the cancel culture, which was sparked by the update from Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial.
Kelly has been cancelled from a couple of shows, but a few organisers embraced her with warmth. Over the past weekend, Somizi was the host of a show where the singer performed in Sun City and he pulled a stunning introduction of his friend on stage. Read more
