Africa

In Uganda, Bobi Wine, the main challenger to President Yoweri Museveni before the presidential election on January 14, 2021, went on the road on Thursday after another collision with the police this week. On Tuesday, his vehicle came under fire from the police. Since the campaign opened last month, incidents have multiplied.…

Malia's Prime Minister for the transition, Moctar Ouane, gives an exclusive interview to RFI and France 24. He answers questions from David Baché (RFI) and Marc Perelman (F24) on the militarization of the transition, the establishment of the National Transitional Council, negotiations with terrorist groups, conflicts between the municipalities in the center, accusations of abuse by the Malian army and the…

At the end of the tension in Bangui, the Constitutional Court made its decision in the early afternoon on Thursday, especially regarding François Bozizé's candidacy for the presidential election on December 27, 2020. A candidacy was finally rejected. as reported from Bangui,Charlotte cossetIf the Constitutional Court rules out…

In Côte d'Ivoire, artists Yodé and Siro have been heard by prosecutors since this morning. The famous Zouglou music duo was taken into custody on Wednesday. The two artists had already been summoned by the gendarmerie earlier this week after publicly criticizing the prosecutor, last Sunday, during a concert. as reported from…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is organizing consultations for raped prisoners at the Kasapa Prison in Lubumbashi from 3 December. On September 25, 26 and 27, during riots in the prison, about 50 of them were raped by other prisoners. Since then, some have reportedly been released or…

A survey conducted by the Malina network of investigative journalists and published on December 1 reveals that sexual corruption is now common in some university courses. as reported from Antananarivo, Sarah TétaudA fellatio against a good grade in the test, an intercourse to secure a place in such a sector ... It is a creeping…

After days of silence, the Benin government is responding to the latest ruling by the African Court of Human Rights. On Friday, ACHPR called for the repeal of the constitutional reform in November last year and demanded a return to the 1990 text. A decision that follows several unfavorable judgments from this court against…

A number of days earlier than Monday's presidential and legislative elections in Ghana, voters are speaking about their issues. Between improvement, peace and preserving guarantees, their expectations are excessive. With our particular correspondent in Accra, Christina okelloAt Makolo Market in Accra, consumers flock to stalls…

Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana are decided to proceed their offensive that started on Monday, November 30, 2020 in opposition to two US chocolate multinational firms. Abidjan and Accra accuse Hershey and Mars of not eager to pay a particular premium supposed to higher pay cocoa-producing farmers. A gathering between the gamers within the sector will happen this Thursday in Yamoussoukro.…

In Ethiopia, it took a month of conflict before Tigray finally opened up to aid workers. And again ... the whole province will not be available. as reported from Addis Ababa, Noé Rochet-BodinAt present, the signed agreement allows the UN to visit only areas under government control. That is not enough, says Saviano Abreu from…