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Africa is being organized in the face of the risks of food crises
The Russian offensive in Ukraine, which began on February 24, has already displaced more than three million people. And its impact on food security is worrying, as Russia and Ukraine account for a third of the world's grain exports. And a significant portion…
Ivorian Christelle Hien Kouame wins the sixth
Ivorian Christelle Hien Kouame won the sixth edition of the Challenge App Afrique Award with her platform "Take the leaves", which provides access to school programs in the format of course summaries by chapter and by subject, followed by a series of…
“My work is a service to humanity for the poor
For the first time in its history, the Pritzker Prize, the highest award in the world of architecture, has been awarded to an African. Burkinabè Diébédo Francis Kéré has always been committed to his homeland, Burkina, with sustainable architecture that respects…
HRW condemns the crackdown on bloggers and
In Rwanda, the internet and social networks are now in the sights of the authorities. In its latest report, published today, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Human Rights Watch once again condemns the harassment of bloggers and youtubers.…
Amnesty calls on the authorities to lift restrictions on
On the one hand, the Togolese authorities have recently acknowledged in recent days that there are no Covid-19 patients in treatment centers. So we can see that the situation is improving significantly. And on the other hand, some bans have been lifted and some measures have been eased. This is the case with the reopening of places of worship, the resumption of sports activities. So today, this ban on gatherings of a social or political nature is no longer justified. What is also pointed out is…
The Gambia was facing an influx of displaced people from Casamance
In Gambia, the number of displaced people and refugees continues to grow after the start on Sunday, March 13, of a large-scale Senegalese military operation in northern Casamance. Since the weekend, many communities have welcomed people fleeing the detonations…
In Senegal, the debate over sponsorship for the next
This controversial system requires candidates to collect at least 34,580 signatures for this poll (ie 0.5% of voters), and a maximum of 55,327 sponsorships, ie. 0.8% of registered voters. A demand categorically rejected by the opposition coalition "Yewwi Askan…
HRW report accuses Mali government of killing civilians
In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch says the Malian army has killed dozens in its crackdown on extremists. Jihadist groups are also accused of escalating violence since December. Abuses on both sides can constitute war crimes. Women from sub-Saharan…
The galley of eight Rwandans in exile acquitted by ICTR and
The eight Rwandans who were released by the ICTR and released after serving their sentences are still waiting in Niger. By early December, they had been transferred from Arusha to Niamey on the basis of an agreement between Niger and the UN mechanism…
consultation with political actors began earlier
In Guinea, the authorities have been receiving political actors since Monday afternoon to prepare for Assizes, which starts on March 22. Today, the Ministry of Territorial Administration received five coalitions of political parties. These consultations also…