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Concerns over the recurrence of malaria in

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…

Concerns Africanism with the Congolese

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.…

civil society concerns about the atmosphere

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…

humanitarian concerns about access to

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…

Concerns about the future of Burkina Faso’s forests

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.…

concerns for tour operators who can no longer

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…

Concerns about drug trafficking in

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…

US expresses considerations over Ethiopia election amid Tigray genocide

WASHINGTON, United States - The United States has expressed serious concerns about the impending elections in Ethiopia, just weeks after warning key Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders, who are closely linked to the ongoing genocide in the Tigray region. In a statement, the United States said it was gravely concerned about the upcoming election, adding that it had reached out to community leaders and politicians, denouncing the violence that has been on the agenda for the past two months. "The hardening of regional and…

Somalia’s partners raise concerns over Mogadishu violence

Somalia's partners raise concerns over Mogadishu violence MOGADISHU, Somalia - A number of Somalia's international partners have expressed concern over escalating violence in the capital Mogadishu, which escalated on Sunday after heavy fighting that created troops loyal to outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and opposition leaders. For most of Sunday, troops exchanged fire…

concerns about stocks of vaccines against

Deliveries via the Covax system are late. The health authorities have therefore just announced an increase in the time between the first and second injection of the AstraZeneca vaccine. It goes from 8 to 12 weeks and prioritizes the first doses. A situation that worries the population when the country has been fighting for several weeks against a third wave of the epidemic. On Sunday, April 25, the…

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