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Central Africa reporting from Axadle, covering security, politics, diplomacy, and cross-border developments across the region.
the bill on “Congolité” proposed again to
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the "Tshiani" law, which some liken to the term "Ivoirité" which triggered the Côte d'Ivoire crisis, is once again being proposed for debate in Parliament. Its author, Noël Tshiani Mwadiamvita, wrote to the National Assembly proposing that this text be reviewed during the session beginning on Tuesday, March 15. His bill aims to block access to the functions of President of the Republic and the impossibility of depriving a Congolese of his nationality.
as reported from Kinshasa,…
Plantain, the challenge of producing more, without pesticides
The African plantain leaves produce 10 million tons each year. But it would take twice as much to meet demand. So how do you produce more, in a motivated way? This is the challenge launched by several partners.…
crucial meeting for the future of Guy-Brice’s UDH-Yuki
The Union of Humanist Democrats (UDH-Yuki) was undermined by internal disagreement, shortly after its leader Guy-Brice Parfait Koléla's death, which occurred in March 2021. One current wanted a congress immediately to appoint a successor, while another opposed…
the number of train accidents in Katanga is increasing
In the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the death toll from freight train derailment in Lubudi territory, Lualaba, has risen to 60 to 75 over the weekend after more bodies were discovered.
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opening and abolishing the pre-dialogue between power and
The pre-dialogue between the authorities and the Chadian political-military groups began this morning, Sunday, March 13, in Doha. The purpose of these discussions is to enable the participation of all Chadian rebel groups in the inclusive national dialogue…
after the strike in public education, authorities and
In Cameroon, after three long weeks of strikes in many public and secondary schools in the public sector, the authorities and trade unions have managed to agree and set a timetable, in particular for full pay from the end of March 2022.…
Ben Wilson Ngassan: “Digital facilitates” access to “the
In the Central African Republic, the Oubangui editions are organizing a literary fair in the capital on March 7-14 with young Central Africans. The challenge is to get young people interested in reading, but also in writing. Ben Wilson Ngassan is the author and promoter of this show. He is a guest of Rolf Steve Domia Leu Bohoula
Chadians’ expectations of the dialogue between
Twice-postponed talks between Chadian authorities and Chadian rebel groups are set to begin on Sunday in Doha, Qatar. This pre-dialogue is a key step in the transition to Chad: everyone must agree to register the participation of political and military leaders…
President Ali Bongo promises he “will be there” for it
Gabon is the next presidential election in a year, but the country is already entering the atmosphere of the pre-election campaign. On Saturday, the outgoing president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, announced that he would be there as if to say that he would be a…
Chad: With climate change, nomads
Many nomadic shepherds, victims of climate change, settle in Chad. Less grazing, repeated droughts and deadly societal conflicts. Many have lost their camel herds or cattle. They are trying to convert and settle on the outskirts of the Chadian capital. They agreed to talk about their lifestyle change.