Tag: Glezs
Glez’s take on the historic climate agreement at COP28
Drawing In a historic agreement, the UN climate conference (COP 28) commits the world to gradually moving away from gas or oil. Some countries nevertheless continue to exploit black gold.…
Glez’s take on the alleged coup attempt in Sierra Leone
Clashes left 21 dead according to the authorities in the capital Freetown on November 26. The government denounces an attempted coup d’état led by supporters of ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma.…
Glez’s take on Liberia’s presidential election
Opponent Joseph Boakai won the presidential election in Liberia by a narrow margin with 50.64% of the vote against 49.36% for outgoing Gorge Weah. On a continent accustomed to electoral…
Glez’s view on the return of the Malian army to Kidal
A rebel stronghold for 11 years, the city was taken over by the Malian Armed Forces, supported by their Russian allies from the Wagner militia. An objective stated for several…
Glez’s view of the investigation 10 years after the assassination of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon
Ten years of investigation and still many questions. Our colleagues were assassinated in Mali on November 2, 2013 and the investigation is still not completed. A double assassination claimed by…
Glez’s view on the fate of UN missions in Africa
While Minusma is packing its bags in Mali, MONUSCO will soon be packing its bags in the DRC. In the Central African Republic, will the UN force deployed there, Minusca,…
Glez’s view of the presidential election postponed in Mali
The vote was to take place in February 2024, but the junta announced its postponement without setting a new date. The military in power cite technical reasons. Many political parties…
Glez’s take on the earthquake in Morocco and the floods in Libya
The earth trembles in Morocco and ravages entire villages in the Marrakech region in the center of the country. Then storm Daniel hit eastern Libya, causing the failure of two…
Glez’s view on 2 years of transition in Guinea
At least 4 dead in repression in Conakry for the 2 years of the overthrow of Alpha Condé on September 5, 2021. Opponents gathered to ask Colonel Doumbouya’s junta if…
Glez’s view of the coup in Gabon
After 14 years in power, Ali Bongo was overthrown by the head of the Republican Guard when his re-election for a third term had just been proclaimed, after a rigged…