Central Africa

Doro Dimanta is back in Chad with a project to revive the traditional repertoire of Baguirmi, one of the country's three ancient kingdoms. Associated with the group Khalélé, sitarists among the rare last depositaries in this repertoire, the saxophonist has therefore recorded a dozen titles and now hopes to find a label in France to produce for them this amazing mix of jazz notes and traditional sounds in…

The eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo has several economic consequences, particularly in the coffee sector. The harvest that is currently taking place in the region is still being done, but the processing of the coffee beans and their transport is on schedule. As a result, planters run the risk of losing money.…

Preparations for the 10th Extraordinary Congress of the Patriotic Salvation Movement, the party of late President Idriss Deby Itno, are stirring. He is called in the absence of the Secretary-General and risks leaving behind many dignitaries from the previous regime and could lead to a renewal of the political class. as reported…

In Goma, two weeks after the volcanic eruption, earthquakes are no longer felt in the city. The displaced have intensified the return movement without waiting for the authorities' decision. But others who have seen their houses destroyed are still in Sake, 27 kilometers from Goma ... They live in difficult conditions. At Fazili Elementary School, classes have not been given since May 23rd. All premises are occupied by the displaced, including Jean-Jacques. At the age of forty, he can only stand up thanks to the crutches.…

In Gabon, in the hot spot for a few days after a scandal of embezzlement of public funds, the mayor of Libreville Eugène Mba has resigned. He would have returned his apron on June 1, according to an official decree published on Saturday. He is the second mayor to leave office in less than a year. as reported from Libreville,…

More than two weeks after fierce fighting between rival jihadist factions in northeastern Nigeria, the group Islamic State of West Africa (Iswap) announced the death of Abubakar Shekau, the historical leader of Boko Haram, in an audio message. This announcement specifically confirms that Abubakar Shekau blew up his explosive belt so as not to have to give up, while being besieged by the men of Iswap, in…

Frenchman Juan Rémy Quignolot is arrested on May 10 in Bangui in the Central African Republic. Photos of the search for his home had circulated on social media, showing a number of weapons and ammunition, as well as strategic equipment such as bulletproof vests. The file of Juan Remy Quignolot is now on the investigating…

According to information from RFI, the armed men returned to the village of Solhan, which was attacked on the night of June 4-5, leaving more than a hundred dead. After the victims were buried and the elements in Sebba's military unit left, they blew up the village on Saturday night. It was around 9 pm local time when these terrorist armed groups returned to the village of Solhan, directed the night before by an attack that left more than a hundred dead. They were many, some sources speak of at least 200 warriors.…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his shock and outrage over the killing of dozens of people in Burkina Faso on Saturday in one of the country's deadliest attacks in years. According to local sources, the number of deaths from the massacre increased to 160 on Sunday, several media reported. Seven children are believed to be among the victims, according to the UN. In a statement late on Saturday, Guterres condemned the "heinous" attack and called on the international community to increase its support in…

That was 21 years ago in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwandan and Ugandan armies clashed in Kisangani, in the eastern part of the country. These battles killed hundreds of the Congolese population and caused significant material and environmental damage. On the occasion of this 21st anniversary, the Panzi Foundation, led by Dr Mukwege, published on Saturday 5 June a basis for the adoption of a…