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Press freedom in the Sahel: RSF denounces immense dangers for journalists

Will reporting in the Sahel soon be mission impossible? Reporters Without Borders fears so. In its report published this Monday, the NGO describes a deterioration in the working conditions of journalists. Local and international media are caught between jihadist threats and pressure from the authorities. On Saturday Le Monde and …

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Autism awareness in Ivory Coast: Little help and funding to help with care and diagnosis

Between taboo, stigmatisation and the cost of treatment, the management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains difficult in Ivory Coast. The WHO estimates that 1% of the population is affected, but no official study has been conducted in the country. The structures for children with disabilities are almost non-existent, and …

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Paul Kagame re-elected as head of RPF

Paul Kagame was re-elected as head of the RPF, which met in congress this weekend. An overwhelming majority: 99.8% of the 2,000 delegates present. Five more years in the party he has led since 1990. A message sent before the presidential election scheduled in August 2024. And for which he …

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RD Congo : l’inflation et la chute du franc face au dollar frappent les plus démunis

En RD Congo, l’inflation continue de frapper les plus démunis. Cette hausse des prix est alimentée par la chute du franc congolais qui a perdu 15 % de sa valeur par rapport au dollar depuis le début de l’année. Dans ce contexte, les habitants peinent à se procurer les produits …

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Tunisian President Kais Saied reappears in public dismissind ‘mad’ speculations over his health

Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has reappeared in public after almost two weeks with no public engagements. The Tunisian leader dismissing the reports that he was suffering from health problems. Liza Kaminov and Nicolas Chamontin tell us more.

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Return of the pharaoh: Ramses II’s coffin goes on display in Paris

In tonight’s edition: Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga suspends demonstrations against the ruling administration, saying he’s ready for talks with President William Ruto. Also, in a country where stigmas run high, one group of doctors in Ivory Coast is trying to change perceptions of autistic patients. And we unwrap the mystery of Egypt’s …

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Au Tchad, « le scandale des terres spoliées »

À la une de la presse, ce mardi 4 avril, le combat de citoyens, éleveurs et paysans tchadiens contre les méthodes d’un des plus grands groupes agro-alimentaires mondiaux, accusé de chercher à accaparer leurs terres. La visite d’État d’Emmanuel Macron et Ursula von der Leyen en Chine, à partir de mercredi. …

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Armed groups, juntas create dangers for journalists in Sahel

Reporters Without Borders published on Monday an investigation into the colossal dangers journalists face while working in the Sahel, the vast, semi-arid region beset by jihadism, armed groups and instability. The NGO fears this part of West Africa is becoming a no-go area for journalists.

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S. Africans march against Ugandan anti-lgbt bill

From Cape Town to Pretoria… Hundreds of South Africans demonstrated this Friday against the controversial « anti-homosexuality law » in Uganda. Approved by the parliament last week, it must now be validated by the Ugandan president but he is facing increasing pressure from the international community, which considers the law discriminatory and …

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Niger: Certified invoice system frustrates sellers

In Niger, the certified invoice system continues to frustrate sellers. Put into place by the government, it aims to promote greater transparency in commercial transactions and tax declarations nationwide. The certified invoice became mandatory in 2021, but regular inspections only began recently. In response, several strike days were organized by …

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