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politicians freed from absence
The summit at an extraordinary summit on the situation in Mali on Sunday suspended ECOWAS 'heads of state Mali from the sub-regional organization and demanded the appointment of a civilian prime minister and the formation of an inclusive government to continue the reforms. . while avoiding other sanctions. In Bamako, politicians note these decisions.…
[Info RFI] ECOWAS suspends Mali from its
Gathered in Accra on Sunday following a new coup by the Malian military, ECOWAS member states have decided to suspend Mali, said one of the heads of state present at RFI's special envoy. But there will be no financial sanctions.
as reported from Bamako, Serge Daniel, and our special correspondent in Accra,Peter Sassou…
army offensive against rebels
The Senegalese army carried out airstrikes and heavy weapons against a rebel-held base in Casamance, in southern Senegal, on the border between Bissau and Guinea.
as reported from Dakar, Birahim ToureThis security operation aimed to dismantle the military bases of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) and allow…
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…
The Théodore Monod Museum benefits from the reopening
In Dakar, the Théodore-Monod Museum reopened on May 18 after more than a year of closure linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The museum has a rich collection of about 9,000 African works of art from about 20 countries. But it suffers from an outdated image, according to its curator. The long closure was therefore an opportunity to reflect on the improvement.…
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…
Nigeria: in Lagos, “because of Covid-19, people
Sophie Bouillon, correspondent for Agence France Presse (AFP) in Lagos, has just published a book dedicated to Nigeria's economic capital: Manuwa Street. She answers questions from Claire Fages. .
teachers support students who are opposed
In Burkina Faso, the Federation of Education and Research Unions has supported students who have been fighting for several weeks against the reform of exams.
The Ministry of National Education had announced reforms on BEPC and BAC degrees, including the abolition of a subject in certain subjects and the organization of bac which…
Sierra Leone: 20 years after the Civil War
Sierra Leone is a country best known for the civil war that raged between 1991 and 2002 and the infamous "blood diamonds". But Sierra Leone is also a country with a very rich ecosystem and many assets that are still too little known. White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, tropical forests, the country has the most beautiful coasts in West Africa. But this paradise has been forgotten by tourists for…
opponent Reckya Madougou was able to receive
French lawyer Maître Antoine Vey stood at the bedside of his client, opponent Reckya Madougou, this weekend in the civil prison of Missérété, on the outskirts of Porto Novo.
as reported from Cotonou, Jean-Luc AploganThe opponent, failed candidate to Democrats party in the presidential election has been prosecuted for "criminal…