Central-Africa
the French president threatens to withdraw his
Emmanuel Macron threatens to withdraw the French military if Mali moves in the direction of radical Islamism. In an interview with JDD,…
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East-Africa
demonstration following US sanctions
One week after the imposition of US sanctions on Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is mobilizing and countering. Tens of thousands of Ethiopians have…
Central-Africa
closure of Dja FM radio, the oldest
In Chad, the oldest private radio station has stopped broadcasting. In the face of an acute financial crisis in connection with the…
West-Africa
The Théodore Monod Museum benefits from the reopening
In Dakar, the Théodore-Monod Museum reopened on May 18 after more than a year of closure linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
East-Africa
the conflict in Tigray forces children to beg
It has been almost seven months since the conflict began in Tigray, a province in northern Ethiopia. Abuse of civilians as well…
East-Africa
Somalia: North Western of Somaliawill hold delayed parliamentary elections
Somalia: North Western of Somaliaholds far delayed parliamentary elections HARGEISA, Somalia – Polling stations will open in North Western of Somaliaon Monday,…
Central-Africa
In the spotlight: Emmanuel Macron talks to Africa
“Immigration, terrorism, colonization … Macron’s confidence in Africa”, river interview granted JDD by the French president alongside his trip this week to…
West-Africa
Nigeria: in Lagos, “because of Covid-19, people
Sophie Bouillon, correspondent for Agence France Presse (AFP) in Lagos, has just published a book dedicated to Nigeria’s economic capital: Manuwa Street.…
East-Africa
PM Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s Afwerki were dragged into the Tigray genocide
PM Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s Afwerki were dragged into the Tigray genocide ADDIS ABEBA – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean…
East-Africa
Rwanda in the spotlight – Headliners of
This week, Denise Époté presents two main headlines. Starting with the French-Gabonese Selena Souah, who set out to democratize internet access on…
East-Africa
Somalia’s army chief survives bombing; 52 militants killed in Ops
Somalia’s army chief survives bombing; 52 militants killed in Ops MOGADISHU, Somalia – In what could be a major step towards taking…
