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In Botswana thousands of people attended the inauguration of their country’s new president, Duma Boko. His ‘Umbrella For Democratic Change’ party won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Addressing the nation in his first official speech as president, Boko called for unity after an …
Read More »Au Soudan du Sud, les inondations affectent 1,4 million de personnes
Les inondations qui frappent le Soudan du Sud à grande échelle ont affecté 1,4 million de personnes et en ont déplacé plus de 379 000, a indiqué le bureau des Affaires humanitaires de l’ONU. Ce dernier a aussi mis en garde contre une recrudescence du paludisme dans plusieurs régions touchées par les …
Read More »Botswana’s new president takes oath
In tonight’s edition, Botswana’s new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election. And urban cycling has gained momentum in Senegal’s capital Dakar, offering the …
Read More »Le Soudan lance sa campagne de vaccination contre le paludisme
Le Soudan a lancé cette semaine sa campagne de vaccination contre le paludisme. Objectif : vacciner près de 150 000 enfants de moins d’un an pour réduire les risques liés à cette maladie mortelle pour les plus jeunes. Plus de 3 millions de cas ont été recensés en 2023 dans le …
Read More »New inter-tribal clashes in Ghana kill at least 20 people in north-eastern region
Over 20 people have died in inter-tribal conflicts in north-eastern Ghana. The area borders Burkina Faso which is currently battling an islamist insurgency, forcing thousands to flee. What do these new clashes mean for security in the area? Answer by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ghana, Justice Baidoo.
Read More »Ghana parliament adjourned indefinitely again, as government MPs boycott
Ghana’s parliament was adjourned indefinitely again Thursday following a no-show by lawmakers from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a high-stakes session shortly before elections.
Read More »Sudan accuses Chad of aiding Rapid Support Forces rebel militia
The feud between Sudan and Chad is now official. The Sudanese authorities have filed a complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights against its neighbor. They accuse the country of arming the paramilitary militia known as the Rapid Support Forces. Details with Bastien Renouil, FRANCE 24 regional …
Read More »Trump de retour, protestations au Mozambique, vaccination contre le mpox : l’hebdo Afrique
South Africa closes its border again as post election violence worsens in Mozambique
Violent protests have escalated in Mozambique with authorities reportedly using live rounds on citizens to squash dissent following a challenged election. Demonstrations began when opposition leader Venancio Mondlane’s lawyer was assassinated in his car, leading to outcries of government repression and election fraud. And with a rising death toll, some are …
Read More »Sénégal : Macky Sall accuse ses successeurs d’inaction et de « manipulation »
L’ancien président Macky Sall a accusé ses successeurs d’avoir mis le Sénégal dans une « situation catastrophique » par leur inaction depuis leur arrivée au pouvoir. « Le reniement, le populisme, les contre-vérités et la manipulation tiennent lieu de mode de gouvernance », dit M. Sall, tête de liste de son camp aux législatives, …
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