Central Africa

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.…

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. as…

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.…

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…

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.…

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.…

As every year, this Monday, November 30, the WHO publishes its report on the development of the malaria pandemic in the world. And if some progress is observed, the pace is far from sufficient to reach the end of the disease by 2030, which is the goal. In addition to the usual difficulties, such as chronic lack of funding, Covid-19 was added this year, disrupting programs, especially in the Democratic…

Imam Kobine Layama, President of the Central Islam of the Central African Republic, died on Saturday night, November 28, in Bangui, aged 62. As a member of the Platform for Non secular Confessions, he's thought of by many to be an influential actor for peace within the Central African Republic. He was buried on Sunday within the Muslim cemetery in Boeing. A rally was additionally held on the Al Atiq…

As the political and economic crisis continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the country's capitals, uncertainty increases. In Lubumbashi, the mining town, the streets or even entire districts are subjected to repeated attacks by organized gangs. Attacks with knives or with weapons of war that poison the lives of the inhabitants. Examples in the Bel Air district, where many residents have…

Chadian police raided the premises of the private radio station FM Liberté on Friday, November 27 in N'Djaména. According to the police, 70 people were arrested. They were released, for the majority, Friday night, but three civil society activists were brought before the prosecutor, still according to police. This intervention was strongly condemned by several organizations outraged by the tense…