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Senegal’s constitutional evolution: what the reform entails To view this content, please enable JavaScript or try a different browser. Understanding Senegal’s proposed constitutional changes The legislative body in Senegal has officially passed the proposed constitutional amendment, a significant initiative spearheaded by Pastef. Yet, this pivotal legislative journey has not reached its conclusion. The President of […]
Sénégal: résultats «alarmants» d’une étude sur la qualité de l’eau en sachet RFI mar. 7 juillet 2026 à 11:14 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Avec notre correspondante à Dakar, Léa-Lisa Westerhoff Entre les mois d’août et de septembre 2018, quatre chercheurs de l’université Cheikh-Anta-Diop de Dakar ont […]
The Government of Burkina Faso has enacted stringent measures against the dissemination of so-called poverty porn, a practice that exploits human suffering for digital engagement or financial gain. This legislative move marks a decisive shift in how distress is portrayed in public discourse, prioritizing human dignity over sensationalism. Ethical concerns fuel government crackdown The proliferation […]
The unfolding Cameroon fake decree scandal, widely recognized as the Baboke affair, has cast a spotlight on the integrity of official communications within the nation. Central to this controversy is Johann Sitchom, who was taken into custody following his attempts to broadcast documents that were falsely presented as presidential decrees through the national television broadcaster, […]
In the latest wave of violence, Burkina Faso has paid a heavy toll: at least fifty soldiers and members of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) were killed in coordinated terrorist attacks. While such figures may seem to paint a grim picture of unrelenting defeat, the reality on the ground is far […]
Before an assembly of 300 mayors, all integral members of the successful « Diomaye Président » coalition, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled plans for the imminent formation of his own political party. This significant announcement marks a pivotal moment for the leader, who initially ascended to power propelled by the momentum of the Pastef […]
Deadly Ebola Virus Spreads Across DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a devastating Ebola outbreak that has claimed over 15,000 lives across Africa since the 1970s. In the country’s worst-hit region, a recent surge in cases and deaths has raised concerns about the effectiveness of current treatment methods. High Mortality Rates […]
Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye annonce la création de son propre parti President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled plans to form his own political party in Sénégal, a move that reshapes the nation’s political landscape. During an address to over 300 mayors gathered at the Presidential Palace, […]
Tchad Tchad : un officier de police ouvre le feu sur deux policiers à N’Djamena A shocking act of violence unfolded in N’Djamena yesterday around 5 PM, near the Goudjé Barrière roundabout. The incident occurred while traffic enforcement officers were actively managing vehicle flow to alleviate significant congestion on the roads. Initial accounts suggest that […]
Breaking News Politique: Azarias Ruberwa : « La condamnation à mort de Kabila n’est ni juste ni humaine »⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Walikale : les FARDC et les wazalendo repoussent une offensive de l’AFC/M23 à Mindjendje⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: RDC-Rwanda : Joshua Walker redoute un enracinement durable du M23 dans l’est du pays⠀ ⠀ Politique: Bujumbura : […]
Ivorian cyber-activist Ibrahim Zigui has been granted provisional freedom following a ten-month period of detention, as confirmed by his legal counsel. This ruling temporarily concludes a legal process that has come to symbolize the pre-election atmosphere in Côte d’Ivoire, an environment where critical online discourse faces stringent scrutiny from judicial authorities. A detention emblematic of […]
Olympique Lyonnais’ Ligue 1 season begins August 22 in Toulouse. The club had formally requested the LFP to rearrange this fixture, scheduled just days after a crucial Champions League playoff. However, the LFP has rejected this proposed alteration. Anticipated disputes between the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) and Olympique Lyonnais have surfaced even before the […]