mobilization

Political Tensions in Somalia: A Brewing Storm In the vibrant yet tumultuous landscape of Somalia, a nation notorious for its rich history and resilient spirit, recent political developments have cast a shadow of uncertainty. As Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi issues stern warnings to opposition figures, one can't help but wonder: Is Somalia on the brink of yet another political crisis? A Call for Calm amidst Chaos Imagine the vibrant streets of Mogadishu, where the scent of freshly brewed Somali tea mingles with the…

Egypt's Military Maneuvers Ignite Long-Standing Rivalries in Somalia and the Horn of Africa Egypt's military footprint in Somalia has surged dramatically in recent weeks. Between August 27 and 29, 1,000 Egyptian soldiers were deployed in Mogadishu. Furthermore, Egyptian authorities have unveiled intentions to transfer an array of armaments, including anti-tank missiles, rocket launchers, and drones—actions that prompt fears of escalating hostilities. Notably, Egyptian and Somali military forces are gearing up for joint…

Hundreds of people gathered in a square in Ceuta to protest the presence of the president of the far-right Vox party, Santiago Abascal, who wanted to hold a demonstration. It was banned due to the risk of unrest, while a week ago between 8,000 and 10,000 people came from Morocco in the Spanish enclave. With our special…

Monday, Could 3, was World Press Freedom Day. On this event, an illustration was held within the 2nd arrondissement of Paris at the positioning Ghislaine Dupont - Claude Verlon - Camille Lepage. Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, RFI journalists, had been killed in November 2013 in northern Mali. Photojournalist Camille Lepage was killed within the Central African Republic in 2014. A rally organized…

The opposition refuses to extend Patrice Talon's mandate following the change in the election calendar, which would allow the head of state to remain in office for another month and a half before the winner of Sunday's presidential election takes office. Patrice Talon has been in service for five years today. On Tuesday afternoon, regroupings are reported in Cotonou in Cadjèhoun, not far from former President Thomas Boni Yayi. When a group spreads, it goes elsewhere to reform. Red Star Square, where the tires were…

One week before the first round of presidential elections in Chad, groups of young people tried to march in several districts of the capital for a ninth Saturday of mobilization against a new mandate from head of state Idriss Déby Itno. These marches, banned by the authorities, are spreading rapidly. as reported from…

A quarter of the Mauritanian population is still without civil status. A continuing situation that deplores the parliamentarian and human rights activist, President of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA-Mauritania). Biram Dah Abeid on Monday, March 29, called on the authorities to put an end to "statelessness among these Mauritanians in their own country". He went to a registration center in Nouakchott to…

In Chad, dozens of party leaders and members of civil society were arrested this Saturday, March 27, while protesting against a sixth term by the head of state, Idriss Deby Itno, before being released at the end of the day. This eighth week of demonstration responded to the call for general dissatisfaction launched by the opposition and civil society associations. Some districts in N'Djamena were upset this Saturday morning and then in the late afternoon by protesters with clear slogans: "No to the sixth term!" No to the…

This is the new app star for young people in Senegal: the clubhouse makes it possible to exchange information and social debates can be initiated (of course virtually). During the demonstrations of recent weeks, it made it possible to maintain the mobilization, to organize fundraisers and to preserve the link between the diaspora and those who were mobilized on the streets. Aminata Thior is with us in "La Vie ici". .

Nearly 2.5 million Congolese voters timidly began casting their ballots in the ballot box this Sunday, March 21, in more than 5,700 polling stations to elect the head of state. A total of seven opponents are present, including outgoing President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, who has spent 36 years at the helm of the country. The election campaign took place without major incidents. One notable element,…