Southern Africa

The Nigerian Constitutional Court this week confirmed the victory of Mohamed Bazoum in the presidential election. But Mahamane Ousmane, the failed candidate, continues to claim victory and even promises strong opposition. So where does this impression of a generalization of losers questioning election results come from all over Africa? Jean-Baptiste Placca: The challenges for the results, which must be taken seriously, must be credible, otherwise these challenges would become commonplace. It is to be hoped, for…

Abused by Mali in Conakry, Guinea finally won (1-0) in the shock of Group A, on Wednesday 24 March. A victory that allows him to secure his qualification for CAN in Cameroon. For the show, we have to come back. On the first day of November 14, 2019, Mali and Guinea had a good move (2-2) after a meeting that was packed during the second half. Those who would hope for the new shock a match with the same content as the first stage were quickly disillusioned. Especially after participating in a sophisticated first half.…

20 years ago, in February 2001, the "Human Genome Project" resulted in the publication of the first human DNA sequence, the first mapping of our genetic code. Since then, the genome of more than one million people has been sequenced around the world, with so many small mutations and variations. Ambroise Wonkam, professor of medical genetics at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and chair of the African Society of Human Genetics, wants to start a project of unprecedented scale in Africa: the sequencing of DNA…

The borders of the island of Nosy in the northwestern part of the country are closed from this Tuesday and for at least 15 days. A decision by the Malagasy authorities to restrict the spread of covid. Madagascar is currently undergoing another wave of coronavirus contamination, registering 22,616 cases including 355 deaths. International and national flights as well as the circulation of private vehicles and public sea transport to the island are suspended. A new blow for this island, whose economy depends entirely on…

In South Africa, the country's economic future will depend on localism. In any case, this is the idea put forward by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who urges his fellow citizens to consume locally in any case. 2021 also marks the 20th anniversary of the "Proudly South African" brand, which defends the local fact among consumers, businesses and the public sector. .

The South African government turned away from this vaccine in early February following the findings of a small local study. She pointed out an ineffectiveness of moderate forms of the disease due to the South African variant. The government, which had spent almost seven million euros on acquiring these doses, did not want to waste them at any cost.…

Two benchmarks indicate a decline in democracy around the world by 2020. In Africa, the 10 most democratic countries no longer include Benin, but include Malawi. "A struggle without leaders for democracy," is the unpleasant headline in Freedom House's latest annual report. This American and independent think tank measures the…

In Chinguetti, Mauritania, an exhibition of photographs returns to the routes of African caravans. These camel rides have crossed the centuries as much as the deserts! Freight convoys are now being replaced by trucks. But an unexpected phenomenon, or rather an unexpected wealth, could well give them another life: the gold mines!…

In the last two weeks, students have been demonstrating in South Africa against the lack of funding for higher education and too high tuition fees. The crisis is about the issue of student debt. Those who are unable to pay their tuition fees are prevented from enrolling or threatened with exclusion. .

The recent announcement by the South African subsidiary of Coca-Colade to cede part of the capital to its employees is welcomed by the government. But overall, the record of positive discrimination policies that are supposed to promote the participation of blacks, meteis and Indian communities in addressing economic inequalities is still far from perfect.…