Eye on Africa

The new book from the pen by Mauritian novelist Ananda Devi is not a novel, but an original written exercise published in co-edition with the Musée des Confluences in Lyon. Inspired by the author's encounter with the mummy of a Peruvian, pre - Columbian woman who lived three thousand years ago, Fardo is a text halfway between anthropology, history and reflection on art and writing. The original in its form nonetheless revives this book the haunted themes of Ananda Devi's work, ranging from the state of women to social…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi is calming things down. The Congolese head of state has commented on the case of Vincent Karega, the Rwandan ambassador accused of denying the Congolese massacres in Kasika in southern France. Kivu, in 1998. Vincent Karega had relativized the responsibility of the Rwandan soldiers and rejected the content of the Mapping report as published by the UN High Commissioner. No question of expelling this diplomat, the president said in front of Congolese journalists…

In Burkina Faso, the submission of candidacies for the presidential election on November 22 has been closed since yesterday Friday at midnight. The Independent National Electoral Commission received 23 cases. Among the graduates are three women and several independent. On October 10, Ceni will announce the official list of candidates for the presidential election. with our correspondent in Ouagadougou On the receipt list of files, we find the heavyweights from politics in Burkina Faso such as Roch Marc Christian…

Prime Minister Victoire Sidémèho Tomégah-Dogbé went to parliament on Friday for the general political statement. A program that she wants to focus on development and modernization. as reported from Lomé, Victoire Sidémèho Tomégah-Dogbé presented her program to a parliament that won over to her case. A program that commits the government to work with more efficiency, more speed in severity in finding solutions to Togolese's daily concerns, as the Prime Minister said: "We are working to mobilize internal resources…

Zambia has failed to secure a moratorium on its Eurobond debt from its private creditors. Zambia is one of the many countries that have become indebted to Eurobonds in recent years. As the IMF worries about an alarming rise in debt in Africa, several African countries could quickly default on their payments. The event did not…

In Madagascar, the island of Nosy Be reopens its borders to international tourists. On Thursday, the first Ethiopian Airlines plane landed after six difficult months for the tourism sector. Another plane showing full according to the Ministry of Tourism is expected this Saturday. as reported from Antananarivo, It is after a PCR test performed as soon as they get off the plane and a 48-hour confinement at their hotel that passengers will be able to enjoy their vacation on this paradise island and its archipelago.…

The U.S. Secretary of Defense ended his visit to North Africa on Friday. Mark Esper was in Morocco after passing Tunisia and Algeria during the week. This three-day tour was intended to strengthen military cooperation, the fight against jihadism and security in the region. "Our alliance is strong and made to last," said…

In the city of Kisangani, cultural actors keep alive the memory of the violence that destroyed the city and killed at least 700 people. Three actors on stage and a very attentive audience. The play being played evokes democracy in Africa and its opposites. This is the 10th edition of the Ngoma Festival. The Taccems Group, which organizes it, specializes in indoor theater, but also plays what it calls intervention theater. It was in this context that he put on a show on the Six-Day War. A piece that was difficult to…

This Friday, October 2, Rwandan justice once again rejected the request for release on bail for Paul Rusesabagina, who is known to have saved many lives during the genocide of the Tutsis. This opponent of President Paul Kagame is targeting 13 charges, all linked to terrorist acts. The court ruled that Paul Rusesabagina could flee the country if he was released, and therefore rejected his application for bail on appeal. The referee also responded to some points raised by the defense as well as by Paul Rusesabagin's family,…

HARGEISA, Somalia - Ethiopia stepped up cooperation with secessionist Somaliland this week after a high-security meeting that comes several months after Addis Ababa and Hargeisa locked their horns over Egypt's quest to establish a military base in the erupted northern region of Somalia. In June, Somaliland and Egypt reportedly agreed to have the latter set up a military base along the shores of the Indian Ocean, a move that angered Ethiopia. At that time, Addis Ababa and Cairo were fighting for the construction of the…