Le Procureur général de la République a tenu une conférence de presse. Ibrahima Bakhoum a fait un point sur l’actualité judiciaire du moment. Il s’est longuement exprimé sur l’affaire dite de la tentative d’assassinat d’Ousmane Sonko et a réaffirmé que la justice avait déjoué une tentative d’insurrection dans le pays.
Read More »Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla gets first Paris show
For the first time in Paris, two exhibitions will feature the work of Senegalese photographer Adama Sylla. He’s been documenting life and change in his hometown of Saint Louis for more than half a century. FRANCE’s correspondents Sam Bradpiece and Sarah Sakho went to meet him.
Read More »Cape Town Fashion Week: Rwandan designer steals limelight
The 15th Cape Town Fashion week ended over the weekend. One of the young designers reshaping the industry is Nyambo Masamara. The Rwandan refugee is now based in Cape Town but draws inspiration from his own turbulent history. FRANCE 24’s Stefan Carstens, Caroline Dumay and Nadine Theron report.
Read More »One killed in Kenya protests, opposition demonstrations turn violent
At least one person has died in Kisumu, Kenya on monday as police clashed with protesters. The victim was shot dead during opposition rallies in the childhood city of Raila. Odinga, the political leader who lost last August’s election to current president William Ruto, spearheaded two weeks of demonstrations against the government and the rising cost of living. Odinga’s camp’s also accused the government of being attackers who targetted property bellonging to Odinga’s family and another site owned by former president Uhuru Kenyatta who backed Odinga in last year’s race. FRANCE 24’s Vivianne Wandera has more.
Read More »Senegal Ramadan: Nationwide sugar shortage messes with tradition
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is in full swing after beginning last Thursday. Billion of muslims around the world will be breaking their daily fast with the Iftar meal. In Senegal, it’s known locally as Ndogou, and usually consists of several sweet treats as well as the main dish but this year a nationwide sugar shortage is playing havoc with the traditional food available. FRANCE 24’s Sam Bradpiece reports from Dakar.
Read More »Aminata Touré, ex-Première ministre du Sénégal : « Macky Sall ne peut pas briguer de 3e mandat »
L’ancienne Première ministre du Sénégal (2013-2014) Aminata Touré a accordé un entretien à France 24. Tandis que le président Macky Sall laisse planer le doute sur une candidature à un troisième mandat, Aminata Touré estime que la constitution sénégalaise est « très claire » et que le chef de l’État ne peut …
Read More »FRANCE 24 strongly deplores the suspension of its broadcasting in Burkina Faso
FRANCE 24 was informed on March 27, 2023, via a press release from the Burkina Faso government, of the indefinite suspension of the broadcasting of its programmes in the country. FRANCE 24’s management strongly deplores this decision and refutes the unfounded accusations that call into question the channel’s professionalism.
Read More »Burkina Faso : enquête sur une vidéo d’enfants exécutés tournée dans un camp militaire
À la une de la presse, ce mardi 28 mars, la dixième journée de mobilisation en France contre la réforme des retraites, une enquête exclusive sur l’assassinat d’enfants au Burkina Faso, les vives critiques à l’encontre du Premier ministre israélien et, pour finir, les conservateurs américains dérangés par la nudité …
Read More »Chad president pardons 259 protestors jailed last year
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday pardoned 259 of the 262 protesters jailed last year after protests which turned into deadly clashes between police and demonstrators.
Read More »UN alarmed over surge in violence in eastern DR Congo
A surge in attacks in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 700 lives at the hands of militia fighters since December, the United Nations said Monday.
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