West-Africa
French politicians at the helm
The trial of the bombing of the French military camp Bouaké in Côte d’Ivoire in 2004, which left ten dead (nine French…
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North-Africa
accomplice to ex-president Omar
Two years ago in Sudan, a revolution led to the fall of President Omar al-Bashir after 30 years of rule. In Atbara,…
Central-Africa
contrasting vision between the opposition and power
In Chad, the president’s polling station closed on Sunday, April 11. The outgoing president, Idriss Déby Itno, is seeking a sixth term…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou is renovating its central station
In Burkina Faso, the station “Ouaga Inter” gets a makeover. It has just been rebuilt with funding from the French Development Agency.
West-Africa
Behind the scenes of the Niono agreement in Mali
This week, RFI offers you a series of four reports on the unprecedented ceasefire agreement reached on March 14 for a period…
West-Africa
a first round without enthusiasm
Nearly 5 million voters were called to the polls this Sunday, April 11, in Benin for a presidential election against President Patrice…
East-Africa
Al-Shabaab recommends the use of honey in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
NAIROBI, Kenya – As part of their propaganda campaigns, Al-Shabaab militants have now recommended the use of honey and black seeds in…
Central-Africa
mixed presence at polling stations
In Chad, 7.3 million voters were called to the polls on Sunday to decide between ten candidates, including the current head of…
East-Africa
A prosecutor says the death of the Hodan governor is planned by government agents
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has admitted that the death of Hodan Governor Abdihakim Dhagajuun was planned by government…
Central-Africa
the army regains control of the city
In the Central African Republic, the authorities welcome the fact that the national army and its allies, especially the Russians, have been…
Central-Africa
Chad goes to the polls as President Deby addresses the 6th
Chadia President Idriss Deby Itno was widely expected to win re-election on Sunday and extend his three-decadelong rule in this Central African…
