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Tunisia's Political Rift: Three Years After Saïed's Institutional Coup In Tunisia, on July 25, 2021, President Kais Saïed executed what many deem an institutional coup, altering the nation's political landscape dramatically. Since ascending to power in 2019, Saïed has been a contentious figure, stirring strong opinions and heated debates. As the country gears up for the presidential election on October 6, 2024, the divisions become even starker. Three years down the line, Tunisia remains embroiled in a tug-of-war between…

South Africa's Sole Nuclear Power Plant Gets Extended Operational Lifespan South Africa's Sole Nuclear Power Plant Gets Extended Operational Lifespan In a land often beset by power outages, South Africa has made a significant decision regarding its energy future. The prominent firm Eskom has granted a life extension to the country’s singular nuclear power facility, allowing it to function for an additional 20 years. Despite the aging nature of the nuclear infrastructure, the regulatory…

A new election commission in the perspective of regional futures. The National Assembly elected the new members of Ceni on Thursday, March 24, 2022. They are 17, 7 are from the majority party, UNIR, 7 others are presented as from the opposition. Two mandates…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes to his compatriots for some recent economic troubles related to fuel shortages and power grid outages. Emmanuel Igah, consultant in geopolitics and international development, tells us more

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes to his compatriots for some recent economic troubles related to fuel shortages and power grid outages.

The pre-dialogue between the authorities and the Chadian political-military groups began this morning, Sunday, March 13, in Doha. The purpose of these discussions is to enable the participation of all Chadian rebel groups in the inclusive national dialogue…

In Gabon, Libreville is facing a power outage. Originally, there is maintenance of a Port -Gentil - Libreville gas pipeline that supplies one of the most important power stations in Gabon's capital. The work will last for five days. The Gabonese energy and water company (SEEG) has launched emergency generators, but electricity production is still insufficient, hence a load unloading plan that irritates…

In Burundi, President Evariste Ndayishimiy celebrates the first anniversary of his accession to power on June 18 with a three-day religious crusade in Gitega, in the center of the country. The presidency made a brilliant assessment of this first year, civil society for its part is more reserved. The religious crusade in Gitega,…

"The power of my hands" brings together 16 artists, only women and only from Portuguese-speaking or English-speaking countries, which are almost never shown in France. An original exhibition in more ways than one at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Painting, embroidery, photography or ceramics, neither evoke everyday life or the woman's history, intimate or more political issues. Odile Burluraux is one of the exhibitors' curators. “One of the goals of the exhibition is also to bring out what has been hidden,…

I would rather die than hand over power, says Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABEBA - A sound released by Kello Media from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who appeals to members of the Welfare Party, could diminish the prominent young Democrat's international reputation, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, over his efforts to restore peace in the Horn of Africa. Ahmed, 46,…