Teller Report

Journal of Africa - Political Assassinations in Ethiopia, a "Regional Coup Attempt" (Authorities)

6/24/2019, 10:24:30 PM

On the front page of Africa's newspaper, the day of national mourning in Ethiopia. Two days after the assassination of the army chief of staff and several senior regional officials, the country is in shock. The government denounces a "regional coup". The main defendant, General Asaminew Tsige was killed on Monday, announced the Prime Minister's Office.


In Mauritania, all opposition candidates contest the provisional results of the presidential election. General Mohamed Ghazouani was given victory on Sunday with 52% of the votes.

Head to Egypt where the African Cup of Nations is in full swing. Côte d'Ivoire beat South Africa 1-0. Tunisia was held in check by Angola 1-1.