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Shipwreck on Lake Kivu: Fate or Fiasco of Maritime Governance in the DRC?

The shipwreck on Lake Kivu in the DRC highlights the poor management of the maritime sector and the recurring human tragedy of overloaded boats.

Chagos: UK ready to cede sovereignty of islands to Mauritius, a historic victory

The UK has agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after decades of legal wrangling, marking the end of a post-colonial dispute and paving the way for the land to be returned ...

Cocoa in Ivory Coast: Prices rise, but producers remain unsatisfied

Despite a 20% increase in the purchase price of cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire, producers remain dissatisfied, citing prices that are still too low and structural challenges such as aging plantations.

Rwanda: Marburg sows death – 11th death, a health crisis under tension

An 11th death from the Marburg virus has been confirmed in Rwanda. With 27 cases recorded, the epidemic is growing, tragically reminiscent of the dark days of Ebola.

DRC: When dance transforms pain into hope in Kivu

In North Kivu, children transformed by war use dance as a tool for resilience and peace. The "Invisible Kids Academy" project shows that art can become a weapon against violence.

Migrants in the Mediterranean: Tragedy in Tunisia, another dark chapter

Tragedy in the Mediterranean: twelve migrants, including three children, died in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia. These incidents are increasing, testifying to a deep migration and humanitaria...

Gabon: SEEG, when Ministers become makeshift electricians

Joël Lehman Sandoungout is at the heart of a financial scandal with Karpowership, involving Gabonese ministers in a disastrous contract for the State. Between corruption and opaque management, SEEG...

Gambia: Emigration, lifeline or family fracture?

In Gambia, emigration offers an economic lifeline but leaves families torn apart. While migrant remittances account for a quarter of GDP, mass departures are exhausting local communities.

Libya: a new governor for the Central Bank, a risky bet?

Libya finally has a new central bank governor, Farhat Bengdara, a crucial position in a fractured country. Financial reunification and management of the oil bonanza are the main challenges.

FIFAfrica 2024: Africa on the Move for the Democratization of the Internet

The FIFAfrica 2024 forum in Dakar brought together activists and decision-makers around the democratization of the Internet, with debates on freedom of expression, inclusion and digital policies in...