West Africa

A man accused of the assassination attempt on Mali's military strongman Assimi Goita, the figure behind two coups in less than a year, has died in custody, the government said on Sunday. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, had been taken into custody after the assassination attempt on Bamako's large mosque on Tuesday. "During investigations ... his health deteriorated" and he was later hospitalized, but "unfortunately he died", the government said in a statement. It added that an…

In Burkina Faso, the armed forces have been in operation in the eastern region since July 20. The results are already noticeable according to some residents. as reported from Ouagadougou, Yaya BoudaniSpecial forces supported by conventional forces have reinvested the forest parks in the province of Kompienga. According to…

Isabel Cardoso-Fonquerle is a winemaker. From vines to vintage, including blending grape varieties, she produces everything on her own and organic wines. This portrait is the first in a series about African diasporas in France. Carignan, Cinsault, black and gray branches ... When she left Guinea-Bissau at the age of 17, Isabel…

In Mali, the man accused of killing Colonel Assimi Goïta, the president of the transition, died at the Grand Mosque in Bamako on Tuesday, in custody on Sunday, July 25, the Malian government said in a statement. as reported from Bamako, Serge DanielIt all started at noon this Sunday. A Malian security source informs reporters…

In Nigeria, 28 of the 121 children abducted three weeks ago were released in the center of the country on Sunday morning. They had been kidnapped inside their own school by armed men, whom the locals call "bandits". The 28 children released are all between 10 and 12 years old. The photos and testimonials sent to RFI say they…

Claire Ayivon, 25, will represent Togo at the Tokyo Olympics in rowing in the women's 2 km singles event. Invited to the Rio Olympics 2016, she fought to capture her qualifier for this edition. In the Japanese capital, she will be the flag bearer of the Togolese delegation. Portrait of an athlete representing the best medal chances in his country.…

Tekiath Ben Yessouf almost won the third Olympic medal in Niger's history, on July 25, at the Taekwondo Tournament in Tokyo in 2021. The Nigerian narrowly lost in the battle for bronze. From our special correspondent in Tokyo,Tekiath Ben Yessouf experienced a real emotional boost on July 25 at the Taekwondo tournament at the…

Author of a draw against Brazil, the Ivorians are approaching the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympic Games football tournament. Beaten by France at the end of a crazy match, the South Africans are about to eliminate. The Egyptians still have a chance despite their defeat against Argentina. Three days after his victory against…

After introducing the vaccination passport a few weeks ago for all those who have been fully vaccinated, the Togolese government will require it at its borders and this, for all countries that have adopted it. as reported from Lomé, Peter Sassou DogbéThe note is dated July 22 and bears the signature of the Secretary - General of…

After Malawi and Chad, Sierra Leone abolished the death penalty on Friday. A step forward that is welcomed by human rights and civil society organizations, who, however, believe that this is only the first step. The Post-War Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended the abolition of the death penalty in Sierra Leone. It…