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Children affected by HIV are better cared for, African countries will benefit

This Tuesday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. The pandemic is still just as virulent and despite the progress made, the goals are far from being achieved. Among the advances, UNITAID, an international drug procurement organization linked to the WHO, announced on Tuesday an agreement that will enable better care for HIV-positive children in developing countries. The cost of treatment will be greatly…

The FCC warns Tshisekedi camp of poching attempts

President Félix Tshisekedi, who still has not announced a decision after three weeks of national consultations, is he trying to interrupt members of the pro-Kabila majority to gain more powers? In any case, the relatives of the former president do not doubt it. On Monday, in a statement, the majority of Parliament condemned maneuvers that tend to reconfigure the forces in the National Assembly. What…

last tribute to Imam Kobine Layama, peace figure

Today there is a stone that is not there. So there are two stones left and you understand why we are moved, why we are in pain because a part of ourselves is not there and we are suffering. That is why we say that this moment is a painful moment. Imam Kobin was a man with integrity, a man who knew how to lead his society, he is a researcher but who had great simplicity, not to say humility. Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga Esdras…

Chad: “We can’t even discuss democracy”

December 1 marks the thirtieth anniversary of former Chad President Hissène Habré. Chadian lawyer Jacqueline Moudéina defended the victims of the previous president and appears again on Chad's course throughout Idriss Déby Itno's thirty years. An anniversary marked by political tensions. In latest weeks, the opponents' properties and the headquarters of their events have been surrounded by police who concern organizing demonstrations. For her, the scenario for democracy and human rights is in sharp decline. .

Madingou’s political consultation did not achieve its goals, according to the opposition

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.…

On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby seized energy in Chad

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.…

restaurateurs worried about the curfew reduced to 8pm on weekends

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…