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"Dahomey," a groundbreaking documentary crafted by Mati Diop, delves into the echoes of royal artifacts pilfered from West Africa by European colonial powers. These treasures have only recently made their way back to their homeland—modern-day Benin. In a candid conversation with RFI, Diop expressed her hope that the film will trigger deep introspection on pressing themes like displacement, exile, and the elusive notion of return—not only for objects taken but also for the people affected by these historical injustices. Of…

In a bold move, three West African nations—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—governed by military juntas, are set to unveil new biometric passports as they distance themselves from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow has reached out, seeking the support of ex-President George M. Weah in the pursuit of a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a formal letter, Beysolow emphasized Weah's noteworthy "global standing as a peace ambassador" and highlighted the solid groundwork his administration laid on this matter, deeming it "essential for our campaign." The initiative is poised to garner backing from other influential figures in Liberia, including former President Ellen Johnson…

Inundating rains have unleashed a wave of flooding and destruction across various cities and towns in West and Central Africa, affecting millions of lives. This deluge has ignited humanitarian emergencies in countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Mali, Ghana, and Liberia, with a staggering estimate of four million individuals, most of whom are children, caught in the turmoil.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reports that fortifying bouillon cubes in Nigeria with iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12 could prevent up to 16,6 million cases of anemia and save 11,000 children from neural tube defect-related deaths by 2050. The foundation calls on world leaders to increase investments in global health, focusing on child nutrition and well-being amid the growing climate crisis. The World Health Organization estimates that 148 million children are stunted, while 45 million are affected by…

In Senegal, the Collective of Casamance Executives show their support for the military operation launched since Sunday, March 13, by the Senegalese army in northern Casamance. The Senegalese army is…

Fintech InTouch was created in 2014 in Senegal and has become one of the pan-African leaders in the acceptance of payments and distribution of digital services. It offers a single payment platform that enables merchants and companies to accept all means of payment. Now present in ten countries on the African continent, it wants to support the boom in the digitalisation of services and democratize…

For seven months, Indonesian activist Melati Wijsen went on an epic journey around the world with French author Flore Vasseur to meet young activists fighting for climate and social justice. She spoke to FRANCE 24 about their travels and the passion that drives her activist comrades. .

The very last government set up in Congo-Brazzaville has a ministry responsible for promoting public-private partnerships, led by the son of the head of state who during his first meeting with private actors promised to protect his investments and work to improve the business environment. But entrepreneurs expect more than promises.…

Financing small businesses is crucial for Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In Somalia, it is usually difficult for people to finance business ideas. Most of the UCITS are not designed to support business start-ups, not even where they are meant to make money. The understanding and culture for creating business ideas does not work. This has forced many promising business ideas not to start due to…