Eye on Africa

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Bakata Katanga phenomenon continues. On a regular basis, these militiamen with a presumed separatist tendency are making intrusions in some cities in the former province of Katanga. They claim that they are fighting for the restoration of the independent state of Katanga, which was proclaimed in July 1960. Several dozen of them were arrested in April by the police with the help of the population. Imprisoned in a barracks in Lubumbashi, 82 soldiers from two different…

In Burkina Faso, subscribers to the National Water and Sanitation Office are angry. For several months, they have received very high consumer bills that they still do not understand. The waterworks rejects all responsibility. However, some subscribers have received invoices of up to one million CFA francs. The government had contacted this water company to review its billing system, but the situation…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The decision to relocate US African command troops from Somalia has affected the fight against al-Shabaab militants, the United States now admits in what could inform a new review of the movement, which was constructed by former President Donald Trump. General Stephen Townsend, commander of the U.S. African Command, told the Senate on Thursday that the movement has created a lot of challenges, adding that the persecution of Al-Shabaab militants has become a bit difficult. At least 700 troops…

NEW DELHI - Ever since the new COVID-19 pandemic hit, several parts of the world have had their own share of challenges with nations ravaging deep economic crises and deaths, thus virtually destroying operations, whether government or privately sponsored. When the US, Brazil and Italy were hit the hardest, it seems that the wave has shifted to India, one of the world's giant economies. So fast are the cases spreading that even control of it has been so problematic and left thousands exposed? On Friday, people across…

The UN Security Council calls for a consensus in Somalia to end the current state of elections NEW YORK- United Nations Security Council has asked Somalia's politicians to accept consensus and build trust in the country's institutions rather than press extreme measures against the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, which risks throwing the country into chaos. Somalia has been…

"Patriote", "right", "fair" and "good" ... Astonishing, like the lovable Marshal Déby described by some of his comrades, his followers and his family, seems different from the man as the other party in his people observed, and it fought against his adversary, his adversary. If only heads of state could show the same kindness to their people as their families.…

RFI: Two weeks ago, when commenting on the presidential election in Chad, you said that the life of the leaders of Central Africa was a major risk factor and serious uncertainties for the coming years. Chad already seems to be there after the brutal disappearance of President Idriss Déby the day after the announcement of his earthly victory in the presidential electionGilles Yabi : Yes, the death of President Déby was…

"Insecurity and terrorism in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The last assault in the air! It is on the front page of La République. Dagbladet reminds that "Many guesses have raised the issue of uncertainty in the eastern part of the country in recent days". According to fellow Republicans, Félix Tshisekedi is assured of solid support from Washington, which has resumed military cooperation with Kinshasa and now considers the ADF to be terrorists. "For those familiar with the US modus operandi, the newspaper…

In Chad, following the funeral of Marshal Idriss Déby Itno, the political class is being consulted on the future of the transition. On Friday after the funeral, two presidents of the G5-Sahel met with political actors to get their opinions. The transition is currently led by a military council led by a general Mahamat Idriss…

In Madagascar, an inter-ministerial decision dated April 22 bans public demonstrations and the broadcasting of several radio and audiovisual programs "which are likely to disrupt public order and security and harm national unity", in the light of a health crisis. This text is more specifically aimed at interactive broadcasts, with telephone interventions from listeners and those containing political debates. No less than nine programs are prohibited from being broadcast by the government as of yesterday, Friday, April…