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Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
Somalia follows within the footsteps of Afghanistan
In his 2010 memoir Decisive Moments, former US President George W. Bush explained his decision to invade Afghanistan with the following words: “Afghanistan is a fundamental building mission.
We liberated the country from a primitive dictatorship, and we have moral principles. a commitment to leave something better. We are also strategically interested in helping people.
Afghanistan is building a free society ... because a democratic Afghanistan would be a hopeful alternative to the vision of a “hopeful alternative”…
Tunisian President Saied indefinitely prolongs the suspension of
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency said, after last month ousting his prime minister and seizing executive power in a move that opponents have called a coup .…
In Mozambique, the mega-trial of the “debt scandal”
A historic trial five years ago, this corruption case had plunged the country into the most serious financial crisis since its independence and involved part of the Mozambican political class.
On the bench off the accused: nineteen people, accused of extortion, forgery, embezzlement or even money laundering, for amounts of…
The double-edged hunt for millions by the old regime
The Sudanese central bank has decided to freeze the bank accounts of 161 people suspected of participating in operations that destabilize the economy. The list would include a number of supporters of ousted President Omar al-Bashir, as well as members of his family.
This decision follows an investigation by the Sudan Committee to Dismantle the "June 30 regime", when Omar al-Bashir took power in Khartoum in 1989. Since then, in April 2019, this committee has been responsible for highlighting the embezzlement of the…
Catholics and Protestants are hoping for an interview with
We still do not know the name of the future president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Céni). Religious communities are always divided about the choice. Six religious groups are united behind the candidacy of Denis Kadima for which they have submitted a file to the National Assembly office. But Catholics and Protestants who oppose this candidacy hope to be received by President Felix…
19 people tried in Mozambique tuna bond scandal
A trial has started for 19 suspects in Mozambique's "hidden debt" or "tuna bonds" scandal. The corruption case allegedly involved a tuna company, maritime security companies and more than $ 2 billion in loans. On Monday, South Africa promised to extradite the man who was then Mozambique's…
Tunisia keeps the border with Libya closed
Closed in July last year for health reasons, the land border between Tunisia and Libya remains so despite the information announcing that it is imminent again. Open this Thursday, 19 August only on the Libyan side, last week was the subject of a telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of the two countries. Tunisia fears for its security and seems to be informed of a possible infiltration of…
in Dessie, Amhara refugees removed from their households
Nearly ten months after the start of the Tigray War, fighting continues between Tigray's rebel forces and the Ethiopian Federal Government. After regaining control of Tigray, the rebels are now leading an offensive in two neighboring regions, in Afar and in the Amhara region. The fighting has put about 150,000 people on the road since mid-July. Many took refuge in Dessie. RFI met them in the Addis Fana camp.
From his hometown of Kobo to Dessie, Zerfe Molla and his son traveled more than 150 kilometers to escape the…
US sanctions in opposition to an accused Eritrean common
On Monday, August 23, the United States announced sanctions against a senior Eritrean military official, General Filipos Woldeyohannes. He is accused by Washington of abusing the Eritrean forces in the Tigray conflict. The latter intervened from the beginning of the conflict in this Ethiopian province to support Addis Ababa against the TPLF rebels.…
who wants to kill Kaïs Saïed?
While the country is still plunged into uncertainty following the president's decision to adopt exceptional powers a month ago, a new element has further blurred the situation. Kaïs Saïed says he is threatened with death.
as reported from Tunis, Amira SouilemBut who wants to assassinate the president? The question is on…