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La justice sierra-léonaise a inculpé, mercredi, l’ancien président sierra-léonais Ernest Bai Koroma pour « trahison et dissimulation de trahison » après ce que les autorités ont qualifié de « tentative de coup d’État » du 26 novembre.

Au Niger, les maîtres de la musique traditionnelle se font vieux et rares. Leurs instruments et leurs rythmes sont menacés de disparaître avec eux. Oumarou Adamou alias « Maïdouma », l’un des plus célèbres musiciens traditionnels du Niger, apprend aux jeunes à jouer de ces instruments. Son but ultime : éviter la …

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Tuesday it was open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire through talks with the Sudanese army as it signed a declaration with the Taqadum civilian coalition and invited the army to do the same.

Somalia vows to defend its territorial integrity after a destabilising deal that’s seen breakaway Somaliland gain Ethiopia’s recognition in exchange for access to the Red sea. Preparations are underway in Yamoussoukro in Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations. And we look at traditional Nigerien wrestling as we explore …

La Somalie dénonce une agression de l’Ethiopie. En cause : le partenariat conclu avec la république autoproclamée du Somaliland. L’accord permet à Addis Abeba de louer des terres pour accéder à la mer Rouge et établir une base navale. Mogadiscio fulmine, rappelle son ambassadeur et annonce une saisine du Conseil …

Paris on Tuesday said its embassy in Niamey, Niger’s capital, was now closed, confirming previously reported plans, after relations between the two countries deteriorated following a military coup in the African country in July 2023.

Soprano Clémentine Ayéfouni captivated fans in the Togolese capital during the New Year celebrations. The performance marked her debut at the renowned Palais des Congrès and reflects the growing popularity of european classical music in Africa. Emmanuelle Sodji and Raphaël Ntalé attended the event.

DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a « sham ».

Somalia said Tuesday it was recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, declaring that a controversial port deal Addas Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland was a violation of its sovereignty.

In tonight’s edition: As we leave the old year behind us, we delve into the promise of young Africa. Its youth is key to changing relationships, both on and off the continent. Also, 2024 is set to be a big year for several of the continent’s heavyweights. From elections to …