Tag: Africa
three police officers sentenced to prison for assault
The Natitingou court sentenced three police officers to prison on Thursday, April 25, who were responsible for violence against a motorcycle driver during a helmet-wearing check. In a video, we…
The IMF and the DRC government are scrutinizing public spending
Although progress has been noted, the context remains fragile, requiring additional efforts, particularly due to increased military spending. 2 mins With our correspondent in Kinshasa, Patient Ligodi A mission of…
50 years later, veteran Mario Cissoko reveals some secrets about the War of Independence
On April 25, 1974, young captains rose up in Portugal, brought down the Salazarist dictatorship and paved the way for the independence of the last African colonies. But many do…
Floods in eastern Kenya and Nairobi kill dozens
Violent floods left 38 dead yesterday, according to an initial report from the Kenyan Red Cross. Nearly 30,000 people had to flee their homes. This heavy rainfall is due to…
Vital Kamerhe reveals the contours of his future presidency of the National Assembly
Vital Kamerhe is preparing to take over the presidency of the National Assembly. His victory during the primaries on Tuesday April 23, where he beat two of his colleagues from…
Discussions begin between Washington and Niamey on the withdrawal of American troops from Niger
The withdrawal of American troops from Niger, deployed as part of the anti-jihadist fight in the Sahel, is becoming clearer. Last week, Washington accepted the withdrawal of its soldiers from…
Chadians accused of conspiring against Equatorial Guinean president all acquitted but still detained
Judicial epilogue, or almost, in a case which dates back to December 2017 in Cameroon. At the time, nearly 75 people were arrested in Yaoundé, Douala, Ebolowa and Kye-Ossi, in…
despite a 15% drop in cases, the situation remains overwhelming
In Kenya, extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances carried out by police are down slightly, but the figures remain damning, according to the annual report on the issue released Wednesday by…
Africa is bearing the brunt of the resurgence of hunger in the world
World hunger is increasing. This is indicated in the FAO’s annual report on food crises published this Wednesday, April 24. Last year, more than 280 million people were in a…
some of the hostages kidnapped last week near Bandiagara have been released
In Mali, some of the hostages kidnapped last Tuesday April 16, near Bandiagara, were released. More than a hundred passengers on three buses traveling between Bankass and Bandiagara, in the…