Tag: Africa
the challenge for humanitarian agencies to reach the Zamzam camp where the needs are enormous
In Sudan, while the fighting intensifies around the town of El-Fasher, in North Darfur, humanitarian actors are trying to send aid to the populations, and in particular to the displaced…
80th anniversary commemorations
Senegal commemorates this Sunday, December 1, the 80th anniversary of one of the worst colonial crimes in its history. On December 1, 1944, the French army opened fire on its…
former first lady Simone Ehivet nominated as candidate by her party
Less than a year before the presidential election in Ivory Coast, Simone Ehivet, ex-wife of former president Laurent Gbagbo, is officially a candidate. She received the nomination of her own…
NGOs denounce government “negationism” before UN committee
A consortium of civil society organizations, the NGOs Mandela Center and “New Human Rights” have drawn up a report on Cameroon’s appearance before the United Nations committee against torture. For…
From slaps to snubs, the endless end of France’s reign in Africa – L’Express
There is amicable divorce and breakup without notice, with additional humiliation. Chad and Senegal chose the second formula to put an end to the French military presence on their soil.…
In South Africa, the Paris Games extended for a final ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been over for several months, but South Africa extended the fun a little with a big ceremony in honor of its 12…
the format of telephone numbers changes from eight to ten digits
Benin switched to a new numbering system in the early hours of this Saturday, November 30, 2024. From eight digits, telephone numbers are moving to ten digits. Migration is simplified…
incident between the crowd and a Wagner convoy in Bambari
In Bambari, in the center of the Central African Republic, a convoy of Russian paramilitaries from the Wagner group attacked the population while they were rehearsing the parade for the…
Russian Deputy Prime Minister concludes his visit to the Sahel States
A ” strong delegation » Russian team led by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Energy visited Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on November 28 and 29. Objective:…
the commemoration committee demands “the truth and the whole truth”
Nearly 80 years after the events, France recognized on Thursday November 28 the massacre that occurred on December 1, 1944 at the Thiaroye military camp. Hailed by Senegalese President Bassirou…