Africa

In Ethiopia, the federal army is deploying to the Benishangul-Gumuz region in the west following a large-scale ethnic massacre. According to human rights defenders, at least one hundred people were killed on Wednesday morning, December 23, in the village of Bekoji. With our regional correspondent, Sebastien nemethThis is the…

A strategic city in the Central African Republic, Bria was also one of the pillars of the Central African diamond sector before the crisis. Today, she continues to wait for the election on December 27 in fear, amplified by new unrest in the western part of the country. From our correspondent in the Central African Republic,Smallest campaign in Bria. Only two…

A minimum of seven personalities were arrested in fresh days through state safety, together with the president's leader of team of workers, Sékou Traoré. However the arrest that provokes essentially the most reactions within the media, it's far the radio host's Ras Bathtub, the case "like a tile at the Malians' head" The night time from Bamako.The misperception is superb in line with the umbrella press convention, quoted…

An Ethiopian delegation traveled to Sudan to take a look at to eliminate the disaster that threatened the border between the 2 nations. Discussions held the previous day in Khartoum goal to create a brand new border demarcation in the arrival months with our correspondent in Khartoum, Eliott BrachetUpon his arrival in Khartoum,…

This was one of the highlights of Africa in 2020, the debt issue. From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, rich countries looked at how to ease the burden on public finances. Measures have been taken, but much remains to be done to allow African countries to regain budgetary space and thus finance the recovery. LeCovid-19…

Congolese President Denis Sassou delivered his traditional message on the nation's state on Wednesday, December 23, ahead of Parliament's congressional meeting. He described a difficult economic situation, but which does not prevent the organization of the next presidential election by March 21 in accordance with the constitutional deadlines.…

In Uganda, strong mobilization on social networks after the arrest on Tuesday of lawyer and human rights activist Nicholas Opiyo, as well as four other lawyers, all suspected of money laundering. The five men remain in police custody and many human rights defenders demand their release. with our correspondent in Kampala, Lucie…

A dramatic turn in the Ivory Coast. For the first time since November 2010, in just ten years, the pro-Gbagbo FPI has agreed to take part in national elections, in this case the legislative elections, scheduled for the next three months. Why this face from Laurent Gbagbo's party? What is the consequence for Laurent Gbagbo himself, who is still living in exile? Assoa Adou, Secretary General of the Ivorian Popular Front - pro-Gbagbo trend,…

D-3 before the day of the presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic. The authorities are determined to hold the vote on the scheduled date, this Sunday 27 December, despite pressure from armed groups to try to disrupt the vote, amid tensions and rumors. French President Emmanuel Macron gave support to Central African President Touadera exchange announced on Wednesday in a…

In Mali, the organization of future presidential and legislative issues is already raising questions. They are the ones marking the end of the transition period when Mali began after the military coup on 18 August. To organize them, Malia's Ministry of Territorial Administration, which is traditionally responsible for organizing the votes, announced on December 15 the creation of a cell to support the…