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Macron considers President Touadéra “hostage to the group
In an interview with the Journal du Dimanche (JDD), published this weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the anti-French sentiment in the Central African Republic, which he said was being exploited by a private military group linked to Russia. A reference to the private military company Wagner, a group that has no legal existence but has close ties to the Kremlin, say observers and whose…
for Lucha and humanitarian, the situation
The La Lucha civic movement condemns the chaotic and irresponsible handling of the situation in Goma and disputes the words of Félix Tschisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who considered the situation "serious but under control". Humanitarian workers who are worried about the precarious situation of the displaced also believe that it could continue to worsen.…
campaign to free prisoners
In Congo-Brazzaville, civil society organizations are in the midst of an awareness campaign to secure the release of at least five activists, whom they consider to be prisoners of conscience.
as reported from Brazzaville, Loïcia MartialThe current campaign is characterized by posts. On the posters, you can see pictures of…
Central African Republic: reopening of tourist site for
Although fighting continues in the far north of the…
the French president threatens to withdraw his
Emmanuel Macron threatens to withdraw the French military if Mali moves in the direction of radical Islamism. In an interview with JDD, the French head of state also confirms his connection to the transition process after what he has already described as an "unacceptable coup". These remarks come when West African leaders meet to decide the thorny issue of their response to the second coup by the Malian…
closure of Dja FM radio, the oldest
In Chad, the oldest private radio station has stopped broadcasting. In the face of an acute financial crisis in connection with the effects of Covid-19, Dja FM no longer broadcasts, since 27 May, after a power outage that destroyed several components in the transmitter.
as reported from Ndjamena, Madjiasra NakoDue to power…
In the spotlight: Emmanuel Macron talks to Africa
"Immigration, terrorism, colonization ... Macron's confidence in Africa", river interview granted JDD by the French president alongside his trip this week to Rwanda and South Africa. "Emmanuel Macron takes stock of his African policies. He particularly insists on the migratory consequences for Europe of a collective failure to reinvest massively in Africa ", writes JDD ... He" calls on Europe to erase part of the African…
the controversy over the nationality of Moïse Katumbi
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the question of nationality to be president arose again two and a half years from the end of Felix Tshisekedi's term. Noël Tshiani made a bill according to which "can only be a candidate for the President of the Republic who is born of a Congolese father and mother". A topic of particular concern for Moïse Katumbi's camp, whose nationality has already been the…
some displaced people have decided to return to Goma
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while volcanic activity around the city of Goma remains a source of concern, nearly 14,000 people have left their homes since last Thursday crossing the Rwandan border, following a partial and preventive evacuation order. Some of these displaced people returned home this Saturday, May 29th.…
Covid-19 in Gabon: easing of measures
In Gabon, the curfew from 18.00, which has been in force since February, will be postponed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, from 21:00. The announcement was made on the evening of Friday, May 28, by President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a statement to the nation.
Ali Bongo Ondimba claims that he has led to several barrier measures…