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As the US’s conflict with Iran continues to block crucial shipping lanes, Sudanese farmers are warning it is disrupting food production in an already unstable nation. The country is still in the midst of a war between the army and the RSF paramilitary, and fuel and fertilizer price hikes are …
Read More »Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko élu président de l’Assemblée nationale
Au Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko a été élu président de l’Assemblée nationale avec 132 voix sur 133 exprimées, malgré le boycott d’une partie de l’opposition. L’ex-Premier ministre a promis « pas de vendetta », « pas de blocage » ni de « chaos », assurant vouloir exercer un contrôle strict dans le …
Read More »Senegal’s ex-PM elected National Assembly speaker despite sacking from president
Senegal’s National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko’s supporters in parliament over reforms that include taming the …
Read More »Sénégal : après son limogeage, le retour en force de Sonko élu à la tête de l’Assemblée nationale
L’ancien Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko a été élu mardi président de l’Assemblée nationale, quatre jours après avoir été limogé par le chef de l’État, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, son ancien compagnon de route avec qui les divergences se sont accumulées jusqu’à la rupture.
Read More »Sénégal: rupture au sommet ?
En se séparant de son premier ministre et autrefois mentor Ousmane Sonko, Bassirou Diomaye Faye ouvre une crise politique au sommet de l’Etat au Sénégal. On va plus loin avec Niagale Bagayoko et Anne Corpet.
Read More »Ebola outbreak comes with increasing economic toll for DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, pointing to …
Read More »Senegal’s ousted PM Sonko elected parliament speaker in challenge to President Faye
Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday voted to reinstate ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as a member and appoint him speaker, just days after he was sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in an escalating power struggle between the two former allies.
Read More »Senegal appoints former central banker as new prime minister
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on May 25 the country has a new Prime Minister. A senior economist, Ahmadiu Au Aminou Lo is a former central banker who worked at the Central Bank of West African States. The nomination comes days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane …
Read More »Dr Congo adapts burials amid Ebola outbreak
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the issue of burials is central to the management of the new Ebola outbreak affecting the country. Since bodies remain contagious even after death, burials must be carried out by specialized teams to limit the risk of infection. But securing public acceptance for …
Read More »Ghana introduces new e-visa system to boost tourism, business
In tonight’s edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo’s neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the country’s new prime …
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