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As the dawn of 2024 approached, a significant legislative move unfolded in The Gambia. The National Assembly took a historic step, passing a bill aimed at establishing a specialized tribunal dedicated to prosecuting human rights violations attributed to the tumultuous reign of former president Yahya Jammeh. This decision, though monumental in its moral implications, was further galvanized in December when the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its commitment to assist The Gambia in creating this…

In a heartfelt televised address, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris faced a challenging reality head-on—a reality in which her ambitious campaign couldn’t thwart the return of Republican contender Donald Trump to the Oval Office. After clinching a critical win in Wisconsin, Trump, now 78, crossed the threshold of 270 Electoral College votes, securing his presidential comeback. “Though I acknowledge this election outcome, I refuse to back down from the cause that fueled our campaign,” stated Ms. Harris in a poignant message…

Will Egypt Steer Somalia's Peacekeeping Journey? NAIROBI, Kenya - As the calendar inches towards the expiry of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in December, it's becoming increasingly apparent that Egypt is mounting its troops for AUSSOM, the new mission slated for the region. This signals the dawn of a strategic plan to bolster peace and stability in Somalia, a land of enduring strife. In a communique rolling out from the recent Tripartite summit, Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea collectively nodded to…

 Simon Manley, the UK's envoy, and Somalia's Ambassador Khadra Ahmed Dualeh engage in a lively discourse at a Geneva gathering of the United Nations Human Rights Council.Mogadishu (AX) — A collaborative proposition has been tabled by the United Kingdom and Somalia during Thursday's United Nations Human Rights Council meet. Their joint initiative seeks to extend technical support for advancing Somalia’s human rights endeavors and to renew the role of the Independent Expert on Somalia.Simon Manley, representing the UK at the…

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Malian authorities suspended the broadcast of RFI on FM, as well as France 24. This is how listeners can continue to follow our two antennas in Mali. ►Opportunity to receive RFIOn the InternetBy satelliteClearly on satellites with a receiver for the public:Eutelsat 16A and SES 4(RFI in French) SES 5(RFI in French and African languages)On short wavesIn…

Flames erupted across northern Algeria on Thursday as the country observed a national day of mourning for dozens of people killed in recent forest fires to cover the Mediterranean. The North African country has been…

On Wednesday evening, 14 July, the Minister of Defense announced the deployment of 25,000 soldiers to stop the violence. riots that were originally triggered by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, but which quickly turned into looting. In Gauteng, Johannesburg and Pretoria and their surroundings, the situation is more or…

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. .

Despite their ban by the governor of northern Kivu, these protest movements, which have been launched since April 5, are not weakening, especially in Beni. Yesterday, protesters gathered on the streets of this city. The protesters condemn what they call the weakness of the UN force in the face of repeated killings. With our…

When will Laurent Gbagbo set foot on the ground at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport in Abidjan? Almost a week after the final acquittal of the former president of Côte d'Ivoire by the International Criminal Court, his return to the country is being discussed, at the insistent request of his supporters. The modalities are far from fixed.…