Africa

To justify its decision to follow the CMT that took power in Ndjamena after the death of Idriss Deby Itno, the African Union Security and Security Council highlighted in particular a humanitarian situation described as "catastrophic" in the country. Land, especially in the province of Lake Chad, which borders Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon. This is the region where Boko Haram is rich.…

On Sunday, May 30, ECOWAS's heads of state gathered in Accra for an extraordinary summit on the situation in Mali. The regional organization announced diplomatic sanctions against Mali. Aljoner Tine, founder of the think tank AfrikaJom Center, an independent UN human rights expert in Mali, answers Charlotte Cosset's questions.…

In an interview with the Journal du Dimanche (JDD), published this weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the anti-French sentiment in the Central African Republic, which he said was being exploited by a private military group linked to Russia. A reference to the private military company Wagner, a group that has no legal existence but has close ties to the Kremlin, say observers and whose…

The summit at an extraordinary summit on the situation in Mali on Sunday suspended ECOWAS 'heads of state Mali from the sub-regional organization and demanded the appointment of a civilian prime minister and the formation of an inclusive government to continue the reforms. . while avoiding other sanctions. In Bamako, politicians note these decisions.…

The La Lucha civic movement condemns the chaotic and irresponsible handling of the situation in Goma and disputes the words of Félix Tschisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who considered the situation "serious but under control". Humanitarian workers who are worried about the precarious situation of the displaced also believe that it could continue to worsen.…

In Congo-Brazzaville, civil society organizations are in the midst of an awareness campaign to secure the release of at least five activists, whom they consider to be prisoners of conscience. as reported from Brazzaville, Loïcia MartialThe current campaign is characterized by posts. On the posters, you can see pictures of…

For a few weeks now, there has been a panic wind over cryptocurrencies, bitcoin has lost half of its value in a few days and this is not to the delight of millions of savers and speculators on the continent. It is estimated, for example, that 11% of South Africans and 9% of Nigerians own cryptocurrencies. What are the dangers to cryptocurrency holders, especially in Africa? In countries with high inflation in Africa, cryptocurrencies are often seen as a way to preserve the value of savings. In areas that are more stable…

Although fighting continues in the far north of the…

Somalilanders are called to the polls on Monday, May 31. These legislative and municipal elections constitute an important contribution to this territory that is not recognized by the international community. as reported from Nairobi, Albane ThirouardSomaliland organizes its legislative and municipal elections on Monday. The…

Gathered in Accra on Sunday following a new coup by the Malian military, ECOWAS member states have decided to suspend Mali, said one of the heads of state present at RFI's special envoy. But there will be no financial sanctions. as reported from Bamako, Serge Daniel, and our special correspondent in Accra,Peter Sassou…