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Tunisian communities are increasingly frustrated that access to drinking water is still not a given, particulalry for rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are thought not to be connected to distribution networks at all. To make matters worse: some live next to the very dams that supply bigger cities. …
Read More »Guinea puts economic hope in new iron-ore mine
Guinea’s Simandou mine is one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. Inaugurated at the end of last year it could, if properly run make a huge difference to the country’s economy. Our correspondents report.
Read More »Egypt makes it to AFCON’s quarter-finals after beating Benin
Mohamed Salah sealed Egypt’s win against Benin and sent it through the quarter-finals on January 5. Egypt, which has played every game in Agadir, will stay in the coastal city for a quarterfinal on Saturday against Burkina Faso or defending champion Ivory Coast, who are meeting January 6. FRANCE 24’s …
Read More »At least nine Nigerian soldiers killed in bomb blast
Nigeria’s myriad of security problems continues to pressure security forces. At least 9 soldiers were killed when their convoy struck a landmine before attackers opened fire on January 4. It happened in northeastern Borno state, the birthplace of Nigerian extremist group Boko Haram which has seen an uptick in militant attacks. …
Read More »Central African President leads provisional results in controversial election
Provisional results released by the electoral council in the Central African Republic suggest President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been elected for a third term with 76% of the vote. The results have been disputed by the second-placed candidate Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, who says he won. It has been a controversial election, with …
Read More »Algeria and DR Congo go head to head in one of AFCON’s last round of 16 clashes
As AFCON’s round of 16 is close to wrapping up, Algeria is set to play DR Congo on January 6. One of the favourites to win the competition, the Desert Foxes remain wary of their opponents, who are the 2023 finalists and are intent are standing up to Algeria. Regardless, …
Read More »Central African Republic President Touadera re-elected with over 76% of vote
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has secured a third term after the December 28 election, consolidating his rule in a country long plagued by instability. The vote was marked by low turnout and opposition claims of fraud, while analysts warn that security gains remain fragile despite peace deals with …
Read More »En Centrafrique, le président Faustin-Archange Touadéra réélu avec 76,15 % des voix
Selon l’Autorité nationale des élections de Centrafrique, le président Faustin-Archange Touadéra a été réélu avec 76,15 % des voix. Les résultats définitifs seront proclamés par le Conseil constitutionnel à la mi-janvier, après l’examen d’éventuels recours. Une partie de l’opposition avait boycotté ces élections.
Read More »Nigeria urges civilians to avoid debris from US-backed strikes on Islamists
In tonight’s edition, Nigeria warns its communities near sites of US military airstrikes to watch out for unexploded ordnance. Also, The Pharaohs rise to the occasion in AFCON beating Benin in the opening game of the knockout phase in Marrakech. And hundreds of thousands of rural Tunisians struggle to get access to …
Read More »CAN-2025 : l’Egypte de Mohamed Salah se qualifie de justesse pour les quarts
L’Egypte, l’un des favoris de la compétition, a eu besoin de la prolongation pour éliminer le Bénin en 8e de finale (3-1 a.p.), et se qualifier pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations, lundi à Agadir. Le Bénin avait égalisé à la fin du temps réglementaire. Les …
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