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On October 1, 1960, Nigeria, a former British colony, became the largest independent state on the African continent. What political, economic, social and cultural results can we draw from these sixty years of independence? With our guests:- Remi Sonaiya, author, former professor of French language and applied linguistics,…

The National Committee for the Release of Detainees, an association that supports detainees in Hirak, speaks of an "incredible and unacceptable" phrase. According to the CNLD, 60 people are currently being detained for actions related to the Algerian protest movement. The heaviest of the sentences uttered this Sunday relates to Brahim Laalami. Prosecuted in seven cases, he received a total of three years in prison and a fine of one million dinars or more than 6,000 euros, according to the National Committee for the…

Fifty years since the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser, controversy over the legacy of the charismatic Egyptian president who fought for Arab unity is raging in Egypt as deep divisions found in the Middle East. Best known for his everyday charisma and pan-Arab populism, he caught up with listeners with his radio broadcasts and inspired immense pride inside the North…

In Senegal, it is the 18th anniversary of Joola's sinking this Saturday, one of the deadliest in history. On September 26, 2002, the ferry connecting Casamance in the south of the country to Dakar sank off the coast of Gambia. Nearly 2,000 people died, only 64 survived. With our correspondent in Dakar, Charlotte idrac In the context of the pandemic, the memorial is marked with sobriety this Saturday: no large gatherings, the victims' associations call for a minute of silence at. 12 UT. But for the survivors and…