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According to a report by NGO Save The Children published earlier this month, the number of women settling with their partner without being married is increasing. In Sierra Leone, this cohabitation home has a name: "Tap To Me". However, this phenomenon clashes with certain sensitivities in the country. "My body, my decision, my…

For a few weeks now, there has been a panic wind over cryptocurrencies, bitcoin has lost half of its value in a few days and this is not to the delight of millions of savers and speculators on the continent. It is estimated, for example, that 11% of South Africans and 9% of Nigerians own cryptocurrencies. What are the dangers to cryptocurrency holders, especially in Africa? In countries with high inflation in Africa, cryptocurrencies are often seen as a way to preserve the value of savings. In areas that are more stable…

Somalia's army increases pressure on al-Shabaab ahead of elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army continued an attack on al-Shabaab militants on Saturday, this time targeting the Hiraan region of central Somalia, where the militants have controlled without impunity. On Saturday morning, state media said at least six al-Shabaab soldiers were killed and several others injured…

In Moroni, the opposition's common front held a press conference on Tuesday, April 13, in particular to examine the death of retired Major Hakim, who occurred during an interrogation at a barracks in Anjouan. The government explains his death in different but completely natural ways. Many questions arise. The opposition demands that the religious and judicial authorities take a stand.…

In South Africa, the increase in armed vehicle attacks is driving the market for armored vehicles forward. A large American car manufacturer has even partnered with a screening company to offer its customers safe models. Romain Chanson visited this company's garage in northern Pretoria, the South African capital where these vehicles are armored.…

In Gabon, the constitutional revision project launched by the government at the end of last week is still in focus for political debates. On Tuesday, about 20 representatives of opposition parties and civil society delivered a joint statement in which they rejected it. as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaIf the draft…

In Madagascar, the government has set the price per kilogram of rice. For several weeks, this food, basic food on the Big Island, has continued to increase. The prices of the different rice varieties at the grocery stores vary between 2200 and 2500 Ariarys (between 0.50 and 0.50 euros). Duties that Malagasy households can no longer afford. In the Anosibe district, inside the capital's largest wholesale market, most merchants heard the news about rice pricing in the morning. Their prices have not changed and few agree to…