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after the volcanic eruption, an overload of

Axadle Editorial Desk
Central Africa
One month after the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in Goma, east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the starvation of the city is on the agenda. For specialists, this will prevent a disaster. In May, the urgency of the residents to evacuate Goma caused major traffic jams in the direction of the town of Sake. This is the…

The Parena party fears an extension of

Axadle Editorial Desk
West Africa
Will the new Malian transitional authorities respect the deadlines? Some doubt it. Parena, the party of Tiébilé Dramé, fears that the Prime Minister "is preparing the conditions for an extension of the transitional period". Originally, the military junta in power since the coup on 18 August 2020 had set the length of the…

From Poto-Poto to Paris with the Congolese Henri

Axadle Editorial Desk
Central Africa
It was by publishing in 1971, 50 years ago, his first fiction, Tribaliques, that the Congolese Henri Lopes made himself known. Awarded the following year the main literary prize in Black Africa, this collection of short stories enabled the author to establish his reputation as an attentive witness to the wealth and misfortune of independent Africa. Lopes leads a dual political and literary career and has established himself as an essential writer, author of an important work, located between social criticism and…

Exposed: Abiy Ahmed’s plot to “eliminate” the Tigrayans

Axadle Editorial Desk
East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya - The conflict in the Tigray region may have been planned by the Addis Ababa authorities, a senior Finnish official said, long before the Ethiopian National Defense Forces even. were deployed to the area after the attack on the Northern Command. For nearly eight months, the ENDF reinforced by Eritrean troops have descended on the Tigray region, triggering a humanitarian crisis that has drawn international attention. Thousands of Tigrayans are believed to have been killed in what some call genocide. But…

Somali soldiers complete training in Eritrea, “subjected” to slavery

Axadle Editorial Desk
East Africa
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Thousands of Somali soldiers training in Eritrea completed their training two years after recruiting, a senior source confirmed, but they have since been subjected to "slavery" by their hosts and are being treated "in an inhuman manner. ". In an interview with Voice of America, Somali, one of the soldiers recounts his experience in Eritrea, giving a clue as to what might happen to them, even as the Somali government remains quiet about their fate and future in the military. Speaking anonymously,…

Police crack down on a demonstration by Islamists

Axadle Editorial Desk
East Africa
Thousands of people demonstrated on Friday, June 18, at the exit of mosques to condemn the rise in murders, thefts and rapes recorded in recent months in the country, particularly in the capital Nouakchott. The demonstrators demanded the application of sharia, the Islamic law, against the perpetrators of these crimes. After walking from the Grand Mosque to the city center, they were violently dispersed by riot police using tear gas. as reported from Nouakchott, Salem Mejbour Salem Tear gas bombs dropped by riot police…

The young people of Tunis are angry

Axadle Editorial Desk
North Africa
A demonstration against police violence mobilized about 100 civilians on Friday, June 18, in Tunis, following other protests in the capital this week. as reported from Tunis, Lilia blaiseUnder a blazing sun, young people claim their right to demonstrate and express themselves. Avenue Bourguiba, crossed by the police who are…