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The Sudanese army has just won the battle of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, after two years of civil war. It is now calling on inhabitants to return home. But at what price? Our reporters were on the front line during the final phase of the offensive against the paramilitary …
Read More »Russia hosts top diplomats from Sahel countries for talks on boosting security ties
On Thursday, Russia discussed ways to boost military ties with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, promising to train their troops and supply weapons as it seeks to expand its clout in the junta-led West African countries that have expelled French forces.
Read More »Workers employed in French bases concerned as France withdraws from Senegal
French troops are set to completely withdraw from Senegal by the end of 2025, following an announcement by President Diomaye Faye. But the Senegalese workers employed on France’s military bases are feeling apprehensive – despite measures offered by the French army, many remain uncertain about their future. Details by Caitlin …
Read More »Trump’s tariff plan: what impact on African countries?
Donald Trump’s protectionist measures are hitting Africa hard. Lesotho is the most severely taxed country, with a rate of 50%. Madagascar and Mauritius are next, with taxes of 47% and 40% respectively. South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Libya, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire also face important taxes. Pretoria is urgently trying to …
Read More »Loi d’amnistie au Sénégal, dégel France-Algérie, drone malien abattu : l’hebdo Afrique
Revenir à Khartoum : au Soudan, les civils tentent de reconstruire leurs vies après la guerre
Après deux ans de guerre, l’armée soudanaise vient tout juste de gagner la bataille de Khartoum, la capitale du Soudan. Elle appelle désormais les habitants à revenir chez eux. Mais à quel prix ? Nos reporters étaient sur la ligne de front lors de la dernière phase de l’offensive contre les paramilitaires des …
Read More »L’instant + : le Ballet national de Centrafrique, un gardien des danses traditionnelles
Le président centrafricain Faustin-Archange Touadéra a fait intégrer en janvier les danseurs du Ballet national dans la fonction publique, au sein d’un Ensemble artistique national. Investis d’une mission de collectage et de conservation des rites, gestes et sons qui rythmaient autrefois la vie des villages, ces danseurs parcourent le pays …
Read More »🌟 The Bright Side: Ballet company preserves traditional dance forms in Central African Republic
Three times a week, dancers from the National Ballet in the Central African Republic rehearse tirelessly to bring to life traditional dance forms from different ethnic groups across the country. The company is often asked to dance in official ceremonies and will be heading to the World Expo in Japan, …
Read More »Trump slaps tariffs on Africa: 50% on Lesotho, 30% on South Africa
US President Donald Trump has called tariffs the « most beautiful word » in the dictionary. Some African countries might disagree. Lesotho was slapped with the White House’s highest tariff rates in a list released on Wednesday, with a whopping 50 percent import tax. Other countries hit include Madagascar with 47 percent and …
Read More »L’Afrique visée par les droits de douane imposés par Donald Trump
Le Lesotho a indiqué jeudi qu’il allait envoyer une délégation gouvernementale aux États-Unis pour plaider sa cause, après que le président américain Donald Trump a imposé au pays des droits de douane de 50%, les plus élevés annoncés pour une seule nation. Le petit royaume d’Afrique australe, entièrement enclavé dans l’Afrique …
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