Africa

Ten years ago, the national electricity company SNEL experimented with an advance payment system for network subscribers. This system was intended to solve the problems of consumer fraud and to replenish the corporate coffers. Is the experiment crucial? From our correspondent in Lubumbashi, In the Katuba municipality of Lubumbashi, the subscribers of the national electricity company SNEL have been consuming electrical energy in advance for one year. Before this period, invoicing was monthly and fixed, ie. almost $ 20.…

Tensions are high on the streets of many cities across the country following the government's decision last week to end fuel subsidies. A measure that is part of a tightening that has been initiated since the fall of Omar al-Bashir, to get into the nails that the IMF set. One month after the Paris Conference, the transitional authorities continue to follow international financial standards for Sudanese debt relief. But these reforms are going very badly, while the population is already being hit hard by the economic…

The humanitarian crisis in Tigray is causing Pope Francis concern. In front of the believers who gathered in St. Peter's Square this Sunday, June 13, the sovereign pope demanded that the violence in the region be stopped and that civilians be avoided from starvation. as reported from Rome, Eric SenanqueSix months ago, when…

President Cyril Ramaphosa regretted that the African Union was not invited to the summit, but expressed its satisfaction at having "been able to convey our message". The South African head of state welcomed the G7's commitments: lifting all barriers to vaccine exports, donating 5 million doses to the African Union at the end of the summer. He also believes that he has made progress on the issue of fair…

Félix Tshisekedi has been in Goma since Saturday. This Sunday, June 13, he spoke for the first time about the reasons for his trip to this city that was affected by the lava flow after the volcanic eruption on May 22. The Congolese head of state made announcements about humanitarian needs, but also security in the region. With…

Bruno Le Maire was in Egypt on Sunday 13 June. The French economy minister signed a trade agreement on the Cairo metro and initiated new infrastructure and development projects. Benefits for Egypt, but also for France, the minister appreciated. as reported from Cairo, Edward DropsyBruno Le Maire came to Egypt for a budget of…

Algeria is waiting, on Sunday 13 June, for the results of the legislative elections on Saturday. We work towards the participation of about 30% of about 24 million voters, the lowest number of legislative elections in at least twenty years, in Algeria. With our special correspondent in Algiers, Magali LagrangeThe early…

Today, Sunday 13 June, marks the International Day for Albinism Awareness. In Kenya, activists working to change attitudes believe that progress is visible, even if the stigma remains. as reported from Nairobi, Albane ThirouardLocal actors agree: in recent years, the situation has developed in the right direction. Isaac Mwaura…

An army vehicle jumped on an improvised explosive device this Saturday, June 12. Three soldiers were killed, according to Chief of the General Staff of the Armies, General Lassina Doumbia. It happened in Tehini, the night before Saturday to Sunday, in the area where an Ivorian soldier has already died earlier this week after a jihadist attack.…

In Niamey, attackers attacked the residence of Seini Oumarou, the president of the National Assembly, Friday night, June 11 until Saturday, June 12. Terrorist attack or crime by petty criminals in Niamey? Monopolizes the case. An investigation is underway. as reported from Niamey, Moussa KakaArmed men on motorcycles shot at…