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Hundreds of thousands have been displaced  by Sudan’s conflict. But some civilians have also had to stay in Khartoum as a war rages around them and even say they have no choice but to still head into work  Also Congolese communities  in the country’s east say that successes claimed by …

le directeur de la justice militaire du Burkina Faso, le magistrat et colonel François Yameogo, a reconnu que « 136 corps » avaient été inhumés la semaine dernière à Karma dans le nord du pays après un massacre perpétré par des hommes en uniformes militaires, selon des témoignages. Les ONG « pointent du doigt …

Fishermen in Guinea have suffered severe burns and blisters after coming into contact with a chemical agent spilled into the sea. Authorities have launched an official investigation. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Sakho, Malick Diakité and Sam Bradpiece report.

Burkina Faso’s defence minister claims there’s an « international coalition » lined up against his country with he says violations of the country’s air space. The junta under pressure over the April 20th massacre of 156 men, women and children in the village of Karma in the north of the country. Burkina’s …

Torrential rains and flooding in Rwanda have killed at least 129 people this week…with reports the toll could rise still further. A search and rescue operation is underway. The extreme weather began last week, when heavy rains triggered mudslides that washed away homes and left some roads inacessible. The Rwanda …

In Sudan, once again, a planned ceasefire has failed to materialise with heavy fighting reported today in the capital Khartum and the nearby city of Bahri. The seven-day truce was supposed to come into effect this morning. As the clashes continue, the United Nations is pushing for safe passage for …

Families living with an autistic member often struggle to find acceptance and support in their communities. And the resources that are available are precious and can make a huge difference to the quality of life of those that access them. An estimated 1 in 100 children has autism spectrum disorder …

À Lomé, le fondateur du festival international de la mode au Togo (Fimo) Jacques Logoh peut jubiler. Le jeune et bouillonnant styliste met en lumière toutes les diversités. Comme Alex et Kim, mannequins androgynes qui défilent, entre autres, pour Fauvette Nacto. Dans sa dernière collection, la styliste célèbre les mariages …

At least 127 have died in fierce flooding in Rwanda. The disaster is the deadliest extreme weather to hit the country in several years. Most of the deaths happened in Western province on the borders of lake Kivu. FRANCE 24’s Clément di Roma tells us more

A huge fossil fuel project in East Africa has sparked fierce push back .The East african crude oil pipe line or eacop will transport oil along a 1,443km heated pipeline operated by France’s Total Energy and spanning from Uganda to the Tanzanian coast. The first exports are slated for 2025 …