West-Africa
Who are the jihadist leaders released in exchange for hostages?
Last week, several Malian and international hostages were released in exchange for the release of several hundred prisoners. Among them are fighters…
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Africa
Southern-Africa
President Ramaphosa calls for calm after the murder of a white farmer
This killing revived racial tensions and triggered incidents last week. On Monday morning, the head of state, Cyril Ramaphosa, warned: “This incident…
West-Africa
many national hostages held in the Sahel along with Westerners
The release of the French hostage, Sophie Pétronin, put the spotlight on Westerners still being held in the Sahel. But next to…
West-Africa
In the news: the underside of a liberation
After moments of joy and effusion, following the release late last week in Mali of the three Western hostages and opposition leader…
Central-Africa
back to school energetically
In the DRC, this Monday, October 12, is the day set for the school year 2020-2021. It’s back in school amid controversy.…
East-Africa
Abdallah Hamdok speaks against the United States in the face of sanctions
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday, October 11, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok struck his fist on the…
Southern-Africa
the government details its law on land expropriation
The government wants to promote the sensitive issue of land. When he came to power, President Cyril Ramaphosa had promised to speed…
East-Africa
tension at its height at the state’s highest peak
Nothing is right between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Vice President, William Ruto. In the background already: the next presidential election in…
West-Africa
Anger Gabonese churches demand reopening of places of worship
The coronavirus pandemic is in sharp decline. Almost all positive cases are cured. Last week, only 3 cases were admitted to the…
West-Africa
What do we know about other international hostages in the hands of jihadists?
At least five Western hostages are still being held captive in the Sahel. Among them the Colombian Gloria Cecilia Argoti, with whom…
West-Africa
Ghanaian Nana Akufo-Addo is optimistic about the rest of the transition
Ghanaian head of state Nana Akufo-Addo, current president of the West African states (ECOWAS), declared on Sunday (October 11th) during her visit…
