25 April 2021

Somalia: There has been fighting with heavy weapons used and mortar rounds fired today Sunday in the capital Mogadishu between army units supporting and opposing president Farmajo who has just had his term – illegally? – prolonged by two years. “(S)ome former warlords and clan leaders are also involved in the clashes.” It is not known how many dead or wounded there were.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56879935




24 April 2021

Chad: The African Union's Peace and Security Council has waited until Idriss Déby Itno’s funeral was over before issuing its statement: it voices “grave concern” about the army taking power and putting Mahamat Déby Itno in charge. Power should be handed back to civilian authorities “expeditiously”.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56870996