Tag: Africa
ECOWAS adopts very heavy sanctions against the junta
The regional organization met at an extraordinary summit in Accra, Ghana, this Sunday and endorsed the decisions taken by the West African Monetary Union a few hours earlier. The countries…
Vaccination for 12-17 year olds begins in Guinea
This Friday, in the regions of Conakry and Kindia, the vaccination of young people aged 12 to 17 against Covid-19 began. Until January 21, health teams will visit schools in…
amnestied political prisoners released from prison
In Ethiopia, some of the political prisoners amnestied on Friday January 7 by the Prime Minister have already been released from prison. Abiy Ahmed took advantage of the Christmas ceremonies…
nine months in captivity for journalist Olivier Dubois kidnapped in Gao
Nine months of captivity for Olivier Dubois. This French journalist was kidnapped in Gao, in northern Mali, on April 8 while he was reporting. A month later, he appeared in…
In Mauritania, Mohamed ould Abdel Aziz, will not return to detention
Last week, Mohamed ould Abdel Aziz underwent two successful heart surgeries. He is recovering at the National Cardiology Center. When he leaves, he will be able to return home. Mohamed…
the silence of the transitional authorities
In Mali, the Wagner soap opera continues. For the past ten days, information about the deployment of several hundred Russian soldiers, assimilated by some sources to fighters from the Wagner…
From the Old Port of Marseille to the CAN in Cameroon: the incredible rise of the Coelacanths of the Comoros
On March 25, 2021, the Comoros experienced a historic day. The small Indian Ocean archipelago has qualified for its very first African Cup of Nations, which will be played in…
In Mali, the presence of Russian instructors confirmed in Timbuktu
Several dozen Russian soldiers are currently deployed in the city of Timbuktu, in the north-west of the country. Officially, it is ” to train The Malian army and other soldiers…
CAN 2022 criticized in Europe but necessary in Africa
The 33rd African Cup of Nations (CAN) takes place from January 9 to February 6, 2022. Rarely has an CAN aroused so much criticism from European clubs. The latter are…
Saudi Arabia accused of deporting thousands of Tigrayans to Ethiopia
Thousands of Tigrayans expelled from Saudi Arabia were illegally imprisoned and ill-treated upon their return to Ethiopia, according to a report released Wednesday (January 5) by Human Rights Watch. The…