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Isabel Cardoso-Fonquerle’s Surprising Fate –
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…
the man who tried to assassinate the president
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…
28 high school students out of the hundred were kidnapped in early July
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, Togo’s flag bearer
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.…
the Nigerian Tekiath Ben Yessouf so close
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…
Ivory Coast near Quarters, Africa
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…
Togo requires a vaccination card at its borders
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…
human rights organizations welcome
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…
for his political comeback, the Democrats’ party
The Democrats, the largest opposition party, made their political comeback on Saturday, July 24, in Cotonou, after four months of silence. The party is still calling for a national dialogue to save Benin's democracy. Patrice Talon controls Parliament 100% and almost all of the country's municipalities.
as reported from…
at least six soldiers were killed in the Boko attack
At least six Cameroonian soldiers were killed on Saturday in a Boko Haram attack north of Cameroon, where jihadists intensified the attacks, the region's governor said on state television.
Boko Haram carried out an attack on a military post in Sagme, near the border with Nigeria, in the far north of the country on Saturday…