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Children affected by HIV are better cared for, African countries will benefit
This Tuesday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. The pandemic is still just as virulent and despite the progress made, the goals are far from being achieved. Among the advances, UNITAID, an international drug procurement organization linked to the WHO, announced on Tuesday an agreement that will enable better care for HIV-positive children in developing countries. The cost of treatment will be greatly…
The FCC warns Tshisekedi camp of poching attempts
President Félix Tshisekedi, who still has not announced a decision after three weeks of national consultations, is he trying to interrupt members of the pro-Kabila majority to gain more powers? In any case, the relatives of the former president do not doubt it. On Monday, in a statement, the majority of Parliament condemned maneuvers that tend to reconfigure the forces in the National Assembly. What…
last tribute to Imam Kobine Layama, peace figure
Today there is a stone that is not there. So there are two stones left and you understand why we are moved, why we are in pain because a part of ourselves is not there and we are suffering. That is why we say that this moment is a painful moment. Imam Kobin was a man with integrity, a man who knew how to lead his society, he is a researcher but who had great simplicity, not to say humility.
Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga
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Chad: “We can’t even discuss democracy”
December 1 marks the thirtieth anniversary of former Chad President Hissène Habré. Chadian lawyer Jacqueline Moudéina defended the victims of the previous president and appears again on Chad's course throughout Idriss Déby Itno's thirty years. An anniversary marked by political tensions. In latest weeks, the opponents' properties and the headquarters of their events have been surrounded by police who concern organizing demonstrations. For her, the scenario for democracy and human rights is in sharp decline. .
Madingou’s political consultation did not achieve its goals, according to the opposition
The Congolese political class met on November 25-27 in Madingou (South) for a consultation that would pave the way for a peaceful presidential election in 2021. But before the press on Monday, November 30, three major opposition leaders who attended this meeting confirmed that it was a failure due to lack of consensus. The force rejects these allegations.…
The World Bank predicts declining growth for 2020
In the Central African Republic, the World Bank released its annual report on Monday, November 30. In 2019, growth slowed slightly to 3.1%, but remained good compared with the countries in the region. However, the outlook for 2020 is much worse ... The World Bank predicts zero or even negative growth of up to 1.2% for 2020.
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On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby seized energy in Chad
On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby ascended to the best workplace after a coup that overthrew Hissène Habré. It has now been 30 years since Idriss Déby, promoted to the rank of marshal final summer season, on the helm of Chad. Regardless of political protests, his regime seems to be firmly established. Its document on the institutional stage is the topic of debate.…
restaurateurs worried about the curfew reduced to 8pm on weekends
The Congolese authorities have just extended their state of health for the twelfth time in a row. Wearing a mask becomes mandatory from the age of six in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, where they see an increase in cases of coronavirus. The curfew has been reduced to 20.00 instead of 23.00, especially on weekends and public holidays. This measure worries restaurateurs who fear a reduction in their…
controversy following the conviction of Barnabé Milinganyo, figure of the FCC
FCC figure Barnabé Wimania Milingano is accused of insulting the head of state and threatening his physical integrity. Following his condemnation on Saturday, the FCC is talking about a dictatorship taking hold. His lawyers state their intention to appeal, while President Tshisekedi's UDPS says it has nothing to do with this trial.…
the forgotten victims of the rapes committed in Lubumbashi Prison
About fifty women who were raped in the Kasapa prison in Lubumbashi are still waiting to be taken into custody. These women were held in this prison during the riots that shook the prison on September 25, 26 and 27. Since then, they have not seen a gynecologist or a judge. They have been abandoned to their sad fate. RFI was able to meet them on the spot.…