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President Ouattara re-elected for a third term

According to the results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission on Monday night, Alassane Ouattara obtained 94.27% of the vote. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced the preliminary full results of the presidential election on Saturday, October 31, Monday night. Alassane Ouattara wins with 94.27% of…

Samuel Wazizi’s demise in Cameroon, a symbolic case

In reminiscence of our two colleagues from RFI, Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, assassinated on November 2, 2013 in Mali, the UN has set November 2 because the Worldwide Day to Finish Impunity for Crimes Towards Journalists. A theme that's present in a rustic like Cameroon, the place this 12 months was marked by the announcement in June final 12 months of the demise of journalist Samuel Wazizi.…

Ivory Coast President Ouattara is taking an early lead within the management whereas the opposition is demanding a boycott

Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has taken a number one early lead in his bid for a 3rd time period and has gained all 20 constituencies introduced by the Electoral Fee on Sunday. Ouattara, 78, gained 99% of the vote in eight of the districts introduced from Saturday's vote, most of that are authorities social gathering strongholds. There are a complete of 108 districts, extra of that are anticipated to be introduced on Sunday night. The president is predicted to win re-election after…

death of the eminent historian Iba Der Thiam

The famous Senegalese intellectual Iba Der Thiam died on Saturday 31 October evening at the main hospital in Dakar at the age of 83 years. Associate professor of history, trade unionist, parliamentarian and politician, he left his mark on Senegal and Africa through his writings and his contribution to the country's democratic life. President Macky Sall sent his condolences to this "world-famous…