West Africa

Following ECOWAS, the African Union decided to suspend Mali from its governing bodies. But the continental organization has not made any other decision to punish Mali's new leader as the country awaits the appointment of the new prime minister. Soldiers must "go back to their barracks." The term had already been used after the…

In response to last week's coup, the African Union lifted Mali's membership yesterday, Tuesday 1 June, and threatened sanctions if a civilian-led government is not re-established.A sanction that complies with ECOWAS's points Mali Tribune. "The subregional organization did not go in the direction of financial sanctions announced by some observers. It was limited to political sanctions. That is, Assimi Goïta will remain…

The relatives of Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana celebrated on Tuesday, June 1, the 11th anniversary of the murder of the two human rights activists after the police call. The next day, June 2, the body of the former body was found; the other has not been until today. Following revelations on our antenna, the organization Voice of the Voiceless submitted a memorandum to the Presidency of the…

According to the spokesman for the Ivory Coast Government, Amadou Coulibaly, the date of 17 June presented by FPI-GOR on the return of former President Laurent Gbagbo to the country has not been the subject of a "consent election". It would not have been communicated to the authorities by Laurent Gbagbo's entourage. as reported…

The aim of the Paris Summit on the Financing of African Economies on 18 May was to explore all possibilities for mobilizing resources, which would enable the continent to resume the growth path following the Covid-19 pandemic without falling into the debt trap. Satisfied with France, which was on the initiative of the summit.…

Laurent Gbagbo's return is scheduled for June 17, according to his party. The former president would return after a 10-year absence after being acquitted by the ICC on March 31. Authorities did not respond on Tuesday, June 1. On the other hand, some associations of victims have done so. This is the case with the Côte d'Ivoire Victims Collective (CVCI), which is asking for Laurent Gbagbo, under a…

Continuation and conclusion of Franck Riester's visit to Senegal on Tuesday 1 June before a second stage in Côte d'Ivoire. In Dakar, the French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness emphasized the partnership between the private sectors of the two countries. The Minister met especially young digital entrepreneurs. as…

Mali is awaiting the appointment of its new prime minister following the forced resignation of Moctar Ouane and President Bah N'Daw last week, ousted by Vice President Colonel Assimi Goïta, who has since taken over the presidency. For several days, the situation has gone from the potential chaos condemned by the international community to almost normal. And everything seems ready for this meeting, much…

Most African national teams play friendly matches in June. These preparatory meetings replace the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, which were postponed until next September due to the poor condition of many stadiums on the continent and the Covid-19 pandemic. It must have been a hot-stakes month of June, too who qualifies for…

In West Africa, Greepeace and Changing Markets condemn the major European companies that produce fishmeal and fish oil, in a report published on June 1, 2021. For the two NGOs, these large companies are increasing food insecurity in West Africa. "Devastating consequences", the words of Greenpeace and Changing Markets are strong…