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[Série] Guinea: will biometric identification assist the nation’s economic system?
Continuation of our collection dedicated to the Guinean economic system through the October 18 presidential election. The nation has determined to accumulate biometric identification. Particularly, the previous inflexible paper identification card, which might be simply solid, can be changed by a brand new card containing the biometric info of people. An actual revolution in a rustic the place the…
The ECOWAS bloc is lifting coups towards Mali
In tonight's version: ECOWAS has lifted the sanctions it had imposed on Mali following the army coup final August, this coming as a number of of the bloc's calls for have been met. Because the wet season begins to come back over DR Congo, our crew within the nation has extra on how authorities and residents try to forestall a recurrence of final yr's tragic flood. And French lawmakers are investigating…
“I’m not a dictator”
Does Alpha Condé confirm that he is not seeking a presidency for life. Following an amendment to the constitution, the Guinean head of state is seeking a third presidency on October 18. But he says: "It is extraordinary that I am considered an anti-democratic dictator. I'm a Democrat. ”
Alpha Condé says his past pleads for him. When asked about the ambition for a presidency for life, which his opponents lend him, he answers that he has been fighting for democracy for 44 years. "I spent time in prison during Sékou Touré. I…
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses Alpha Condé of splitting Guineans
Our nation has been plunged into a cycle of state violence that has gripped us for a decade now. State crimes committed under the current regime and the instrumentalisation of the ethnic divide that characterizes this regime constitute a real obstacle to national unity and social cohesion.
Cellou Dalein Diallo, Guinea's presidential candidate
RFI
President Alpha Condé is a guest at RFI and France 24 this Tuesday. He will be at the microphone of Christophe Boisbouvier and Marc Perelman. An interview can be found on Tuesday…
West African leaders elevate sanctions on Mali after Prime Minister ends transitional authorities
West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS lifted sanctions on Mali on Tuesday after the prime minister introduced the remainder of the transitional authorities positions nearly two months after a navy coup.
In a communication, the regional heads of state cited "significant progress" in the direction of a return to democracy in Mali and…
ECOWAS lifts the sanctions imposed since the August 18 coup
This is the end of the embargo that has weighed on Mali since the coup on August 18 against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. The Community of West African States has therefore announced that the sanctions will be lifted.
as reported from Bamako,
The statement by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Mali was published this Tuesday, October 6, at the end of the morning. The declaration is signed by the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, who is currently…
land for rent to revive agriculture among the black population
The government will lease 700,000 acres of farmland to black farmers. Land belonging to the South African state. The program is scheduled to start next week, October 15, 2020.
In a country where the land is mainly owned by whitesdespite being a minority, President Cyril Ramaposa's goal is to redress racial inequalities. In total, this corresponds to 896 farms that will be rented. Agricultural land that is either underutilized or free.
The lease is valid for 30 years with the option to buy the land back after a few…
start work on the new terminal in Abidjan Harbor
Ivory Coast on Monday launched the construction of a new container terminal in the Port of Abidjan, one of Africa's largest and economic centers, supplying 90% of the country's foreign trade. After refilling of approx. 30 hectares begins a new phase and should last 18 months. It will consist of the installation of superstructures and equipment at the new terminal.…
Mali: “Soldiers have shown no confidence in civilians”
The composition of the Malian transitional authorities was introduced on Monday, October 5, 5 days after Prime Minister Moctar Ouane took workplace and a month and a half after the August 18 coup. Sturdy presence of CNSP troopers, decreased involvement of the M5-RFP coalition: what are the brand new balances, how can we learn the composition of the Malian Transitional Authorities? Brema Ely Dicko,…
the cattle still sent to the Grand Magal in spite of the difficulties
For the largest pilgrimage of the Mouride fraternity, which takes place this Tuesday, October 6, there is no party without the distribution of beef dishes. Every year, tens of thousands of cattle come from Senegal and neighboring countries. This year, organizers and believers had to deal with the closure of the borders linked to Covid-19 and the coup on 18 August in Mali.
as reported from Dakar
Touba has its Magal, its great mosque, its innumerable followers and its Bérndé. This Wolof word denotes the festivities, the…