Central-Africa
Denis Mukwege: “The situation is explosive in eastern Congo and we must act quickly”
Ten years ago today, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights published his “Mapping” report on the most serious crimes…
Eye on Africa
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West-Africa
FPI withdraws from election commission
The institutional crisis has run a little deeper in Côte d’Ivoire with the decision of the second deputy chair of…
West-Africa
The 3 civil society activists in prison for more than six months are free
Having verified that no action has been taken by the investigating judge, in the sense of extending their mandate, the…
East-Africa
UK expresses support for new Prime Minister of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The United Kingdom [UK] joined other international partners to welcome Mohamed Hussein Roble’s endorsement of Somalia’s new…
West-Africa
tense election campaign with incidents between power and opposition
The presidential campaign on October 18 opened two weeks ago amid a climate of concern after months of tension caused…
East-Africa
FMS leaders return to Mogadishu for talks with Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Federal leaders returned to Villa Somalia on Wednesday to fine-tune the pre-election pact signed almost two weeks…
West-Africa
negotiations on the lifting of sanctions and the formation of a government
Appointed Prime Minister of Mali on Sunday 27 September, Moctar Ouane has two immediate goals. The first is the formation…
Central-Africa
UN agencies, including UNICEF, WHO are investigating allegations of sexual abuse by DR Congo workers
UNICEF on Wednesday became the third UN agency to launch an internal investigation into the sexual abuse of women in…
West-Africa
Independence special: Joni Haastrup, soul prince in Nigeria
This October 1, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. As on every anniversary date, RFI makes you relive…
West-Africa
sixty years later between disillusions and hopes
Nigeria’s 60th anniversary will continue to be very limited and anti-Covid-19 measures will require it. Several local governments, including the…
East-Africa
the peoples of the far south affected by drought and food insecurity
The phenomenon is recurring in this area, and this year it promises to be even more difficult. The latest food…
