Concerns

A recent parliamentary investigation has revealed a troubling lack of dam inspectors within the Department of Water and Sanitation. This alarming situation comes on the heels of the catastrophic failure of three dams in the Western Cape back in August. The aftermath of the collapse was devastating, as it displaced over a hundred individuals, wreaking havoc on their livelihoods and communities. To put things into perspective, dam owners are legally obligated to provide safety evaluations conducted by certified inspectors.…

Mogadishu (AX) — Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), landed in Mogadishu on Monday for high-stakes powwows with Somali leaders. Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, along with other dignitaries, greeted the IGAD delegation upon their arrival at Aden Adde Airport. The visit aims to bolster ties between IGAD and Somalia, honing in on critical matters like regional security, climate change, and the inception of a Blue Economy Centre of Excellence in…

Somali leaders urged to reply to considerations over clear elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of the worldwide group welcomed the progress made in Somalia to this point by way of preparations, regardless of some setbacks which will have delayed the train in elements of the nation. On May 27, varied stakeholders signed an settlement that paved the way in which for elections within the nation.…

In Chad, malaria is a major public health problem. But this year, the capital's hospitals remain overwhelmed. as reported from Ndjamena, Aurélie Bazzara-KibangulaIt is the leading cause of death in children under five years of age. The recurrence of cases of this deadly parasitic disease is very worrying, especially during the…

The second part of the Chronicle of Writing Paths that RFI dedicates to the Congolese from the Congo, Valentin-Yves Mudimbe. Author of novels, poetry collections and theoretical essays on Africa, Mudimbe is recognized as one of the leading African intellectuals and philosophers. This year's publication in French of his famous essay The Invention of Africa is an opportunity to discover the essential inspiration of the essential author.…

We are very far from the imperative for reconciliation and dialogue, laments Drissa Bamba, chair of the Ivorian Human Rights Movement (MIDH). We deeply regret the muscular tone of political speech at this time. We must remember the violence that Côte d'Ivoire has felt. We're still a bit like hell. It is as if we still had corrupt outbursts from the leaders of the Ivorian political scene. Our political leaders must understand that the best weapon in Houphouetism is dialogue. But the dialogue is…

There are absolutely huge needs. In a small country with five million people, there are 2.7 million people in need. It is really important to pay more attention to the situation in this particular country. Including also due to violations of international humanitarian law. It is still one of the most dangerous countries for aid workers and humanitarian work. The only thing we can do is continue to discuss, continue to have contact with the various groups while we hope and expect that they will…

Every year, the country loses about 247,000 hectares of forest. A very worrying situation according to the Ministry of the Environment that requires a change in behavior. In connection with the international tree fair that is currently taking place in Ouagadougou, specialists explain to the population the various techniques for preserving nature.…

Foreigners in Saudi Arabia still deprived of a pilgrimage to Mecca this year. A difficult situation for tour operators who organize pilgrimages. This is especially the case in Senegal, where private tour operators are now in total disarray. For the second year since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, they will not be able to organize a Hajj. A real shortcoming for many, who simply risk going out of…

Heroin, cocaine, cannabis, but also more recently synthetic cannabis and methamphetamine: drug trafficking and consumption are increasing and diversifying in the Indian Ocean, especially in Madagascar, the Seychelles and Mauritius. The NGO's global initiative against cross-border organized crime has been researched and published…