Africa

Chadia President Idriss Deby Itno was widely expected to win re-election on Sunday and extend his three-decadelong rule in this Central African nation after three top opposition politicians chose not to vote. Some polling stations opened later than expected in the capital N'Djamena, where the streets are lined with giant portraits of Deby. A constitutional referendum that was approved several years ago means that he can now sit for another two terms, possibly remaining in power until 2033. "I invite…

Several fish have been found dead off the Ghanaian coast in recent days, the cause of which is unknown. In neighboring Togo, these fish are on the market in some cities near the border. The first recovered are currently seized and destroyed. as reported from Lomé, Peter Sasou DogbéThis is the meat of dolphins and smoked tuna…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it is imbroglio during the recent election within Lamuka, the largest opposition platform. As of now, two founding members claim to be "coordinators". as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaIn a coalition with President Félix Tshisekedi since the end of 2020, Moïse Katumbi said on…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been waiting for the formation of its government for almost two months. And on the Presidency's side with regard to the new Prime Minister's entourage, we always promise that this announcement is imminent. In mid-February, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde was indeed appointed Prime Minister. But since then nothing.…

The Benin people are called to the elections on Sunday for the first round of an already disputed presidential election. In addition to three candidates, including current President Patrice and the opposition, several of his candidacies were considered invalid by the Electoral Commission. .

An epidemic of Rift Valley fever, a viral disease that mainly affects cattle and can also infect humans, is currently affecting zebo herds in several regions of the country. It is transmitted by mosquito bites, the virus' agent. The Malagasy authorities have taken action. The epidemic began in February and the Pasteur Institute confirmed several outbreaks of the disease in early April. A total of 473 dead zebras were listed, out of a total of about 19,000 animals for four regions, or 35 affected municipalities in the…

Uganda and Egypt signed a military intelligence agreement "to fight terrorism" this week. This agreement between the two countries crossed by the Nile comes in the middle of a dispute over river water due to the Renaissance dam built by Ethiopia. "What affects Uganda will affect Egypt", is how the number two Egyptian military intelligence officer, Sameh Saber El-Degwi, qualified in a statement from the Ugandan army that the agreement signed on Wednesday. The two countries really share the waters of the Nile. A military…

Office opens at 06.00 in Chad. Seven candidates are running, including President Idriss Déby - who has been in power for more than 30 years - and who are seeking a sixth term. Part of the opposition withdrew from the race and demanded a boycott to condemn the violence against the opposition. One of the challenges today will therefore be participation.…

The oldest party on the Ivory Coast celebrates its 75th anniversary. During the launching ceremony for the memorial service at the party's headquarters, Executive Secretary Maurice Guikahué and President Henri Konan Bédié insisted on the need to "question" the functioning of the governing bodies. as reported from Abidjan,…

Ebola has reappeared in Guinea since early 2021. 23 cases, including five deaths, have been reported in the Nzérékoré region, in the south of the country. In this forest of Guinea near the borders of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, the village of Kpaghalaye is resisting the intervention of the "response", the team responsible for fighting the epidemic. They have not been able to return there since the…