East-Africa
one year after coming to power, what results
In Burundi, President Evariste Ndayishimiy celebrates the first anniversary of his accession to power on June 18 with a three-day religious crusade…
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Southern-Africa
What a fate for the third largest diamond in
A 1098-carat diamond was discovered this week in Botswana, in the Jwaneng mine, located a few dozen kilometers from Gaborone, in the…
West-Africa
Former Liberian rebel leader convicted of
Former Liberian rebel leader Alieu Kosiah was convicted on Friday of war crimes in Liberia. Leverdict was handed down in Switzerland before…
West-Africa
Boko Haram’s new boss confirms “unthinkable”
Boko Haram’s alleged new leader has confirmed that its “impossible” commander, Abubakar Shekau, died in May while battling an outbreak, he said…
Central-Africa
The Presidency responds to “accusations” related to
Concerns about the Russian partner increase after several investigations into abuses committed by the paramilitaries in the Central African Republic. RFI had…
West-Africa
The day after Laurent Gbagbo’s return to Côte
Laurent Gbagbo returned to Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday 17 June after a ten-year absence. A historic day, but also chaotic marked by…
Central-Africa
Abubakar Shekau died as a “martyr” according to Boko Haram
It had already been announced by the group Islamic State in West Africa on Sunday, June 6, but Boko Haram confirmed it…
Central-Africa
FARDC is accused of possible war crimes in
The Congolese president continued his stay in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in Beni and Butembo, northern Kivu, before…
North-Africa
Niger closes infiltrated refugee camp
The Nigerian government has decided to close the Intikane refugee camp in Tillia prefecture, 60 km from the Malian border, home to…
West-Africa
an opponent heard behind closed doors by Criet
In Porto Novo yesterday, Benine’s opponent Reckia Madougou was heard for the first time by Criet, who has been suing her since…
West-Africa
story of a moment of reunion with his
RFI witnessed the reunion between Laurent Gbagbo and his supporters at a former campaign headquarters in Cocody-Attoban on Thursday, June 17. In…
