West-Africa
Nigeria’s independence, 60 years later
Nigeria became independent from Britain on October 1, 1960, and today has Africa’s largest economy. FRANCE 24’s Nicolas Germain looks…
Africa
West-Africa
The Amnesty International report condemns the repression of demonstrations
This report documents the responsibility of the Security Forces to suppress demonstrations against constitutional reforms. Movements that have killed at…
Central-Africa
Denis Mukwege: “The situation is explosive in eastern Congo and we must act quickly”
Ten years ago today, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights published his “Mapping” report on the most serious crimes…
West-Africa
FPI withdraws from election commission
The institutional crisis has run a little deeper in Côte d’Ivoire with the decision of the second deputy chair of…
West-Africa
The 3 civil society activists in prison for more than six months are free
Having verified that no action has been taken by the investigating judge, in the sense of extending their mandate, the…
West-Africa
tense election campaign with incidents between power and opposition
The presidential campaign on October 18 opened two weeks ago amid a climate of concern after months of tension caused…
West-Africa
negotiations on the lifting of sanctions and the formation of a government
Appointed Prime Minister of Mali on Sunday 27 September, Moctar Ouane has two immediate goals. The first is the formation…
Central-Africa
UN agencies, including UNICEF, WHO are investigating allegations of sexual abuse by DR Congo workers
UNICEF on Wednesday became the third UN agency to launch an internal investigation into the sexual abuse of women in…
West-Africa
Independence special: Joni Haastrup, soul prince in Nigeria
This October 1, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. As on every anniversary date, RFI makes you relive…
West-Africa
sixty years later between disillusions and hopes
Nigeria’s 60th anniversary will continue to be very limited and anti-Covid-19 measures will require it. Several local governments, including the…
East-Africa
the peoples of the far south affected by drought and food insecurity
The phenomenon is recurring in this area, and this year it promises to be even more difficult. The latest food…
