Central Africa

Just over three months ago, the UN expert group on mercenaries sounded the alarm about serious "human rights violations" that can be attributed to Russian paramilitaries in the Central African Republic. Experts condemned the authorities' increased use of these private security companies, which had been the target of a new uprising since the December election.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the extension of the Grand Inga Dam in the Goma region could finally see the light of day. On Sunday the 14th, President Félix Tsishekedi took the floor to announce the name of the partner chosen for this project, estimated at 80 billion dollars (US). This is the Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, who after making his fortune mining iron ore wants to become a…

Install bookcases in the nine refugee camps in Cameroon: this is the goal of the Harambee Africa Association, which works to promote reading among the youngest. To start this project, the Gado camp was chosen, not far from the border with the Central African Republic. .

Félix Tshisekedi traveled about twenty kilometers from Goma. He visited the place where the road is cut by lava and then a mobile hospital deployed for the benefit of the victims. He also spoke to the displaced. Long-sleeved shirt, mask in place, Félix Tshisekedi was accompanied by his wife to the foot of Nyiragongo, where he received explanations from the volcanological observatory in Goma. The head of state asked questions in particular about the possibility of a new eruption during the days, months and years to come…

Funded by a 2% tax on wages and international support, the Central African Agency for Vocational Training and Employment works for the integration of young people and women as a priority, but is overwhelmed by the scale of the tasks. Business leaders and trainers who agree on one point: the solution lies in reforming the Central African education system.…

This weekend, the President of the Military Transitional Council (CMT), Mahamat Idriss Déby, set up a committee responsible for appointing future members of the National Transitional Council (CNT). Part of the opposition and civil society accuse the CMT of wanting to confiscate power. CNT will serve as parliament for the…

Head of state Félix Tshisekedi visits Kibati, a town about twenty kilometers from Goma. Displaced people from the outbreak, those who have not yet been able to return home, are waiting for a reception center to be ready, a little more suitable. With our special correspondent in Kibati, Patient LigodiMore than 400 households…

"We find the atmosphere at the festival again. We live again." Annecy is proudly portrayed as "the first major international cultural event to welcome the public" (without a health pass) in postpartum France. From 14 to 19 June, the world animated film capital will present more than 200 short and feature films on site, "an exceptional vintage" and "the best of African animation" in the form of a tribute. Interview with Mickaël Marin, Director of the Festival, Film Market and Cité de l'image en mouvement in Annecy (Citia).…

In the Central African Republic, following the announcement by France of the suspension of its budget support, the question of the location of the other partners in Bangui arises. More than half of the Central African Republic's budget comes from external resources, either budget support or project support. What do we know about the donors' intentions for the Central African Republic?…

The authorities have just renewed the state of health for the 22nd time in a row, since March 2020, thus maintaining the curfew in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire or even the closure of nightclubs. The population says they are tired and asks for relaxation of the curfew that intervenes on weekends and holidays from kl. as reported…