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Félix Tshisekedi decided to end the coalition he had formed with his predecessor Joseph Kabila. To do this, he wants a majority in the National Assembly. This allows him to appoint a new prime minister and form a new government. The first step in the process, he decides to appoint an informant who will be responsible for identifying a new coalition that brings together the absolute majority in the National Assembly. RFI receives Hervé Diakiese, lawyer, human rights defender and spokesman for the "Le Congolais Debout"…

Images shrinking in Kenya. Those of the Vice President, William Ruto, in the Emirate of Dubai. On Saturday night, the politician wanted to share his evening spent in the restaurant of the famous Turkish butcher "Salt Bae". This restaurateur whose entrecote plated with gold leaf made its reputation and now attracts stars from all over the world.…

In his speech, the Congolese head of state pointed out the differences within the ruling coalition with his partner, Joseph Kabila's FCC, and announced consultations next week with a view to forming a "holy union". We are still waiting for the official response from the FCC. No reaction from Lamuka's side either. Only civil society has begun to speak out. Many organizations are still debating internally to define a common position. But for Carbone Beni, the coordinator of Filimbi, there is already a positive point, that…

Bissau-Guinea President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Wednesday reacted to the unilateral decision of the Conakry authorities to close the borders with Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. Ten days before the presidential election on 18 October 2020, Guinea is therefore closing its borders without the reason why this closure is officially known.…