ICC granted more freedom for Gbagbo and Blé Goudé
In a decision issued on Thursday May 28, the ICC Appeals Chamber decided to revoke part of the conditions of release imposed on Laurent Gbagbo […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
WHO suspended clinical trials with hydroxychloroquine after publication of a study on its ineffectiveness against Covid-19
The announcement was made on 25 May. The World Health Organization (WHO) has “temporarily” suspended the clinical trials with hydroxychloroquine it is conducting with partners […]
Arrests of volunteers distributing masks continue in Cameroon
Last weekend and on Monday 26 May, four volunteers of the association “Initiative Survie Cameroun”, launched by the Cameroonian opponent Maurice Kamto, were arrested in […]
Patrice Talon’s parties took 77% of the seats in the communal elections in Benin
The Electoral Commission published in the early hours of Thursday 21 May the provisional results of the 17 May communal elections in Benin. The Progressive […]
Twelve months in prison for Ignace Sossou
The verdict in the appeal trial of Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou against prosecutor Mario Mètonou is known on May 19. The Cotonou Court of Appeal […]
A moratorium on Malian debt in 2020
Mali has become the first African country to obtain a moratorium from the Paris Club after the G20 decision to suspend debt service this year, […]
Jean-Pierre Bemba is denied compensation by the International Criminal Court
His lawyer had announced in March 2019 that he was seeking more than 68 million euros in compensation and damages, arguing that Jean-Pierre Bemba’s p […]
After Madagascar, Cameroon can claim its remedy for Covid 19
The Archbishop Kleda announces his product of which he refuses to divulge the composition. The Archbishop of Douala says he is sure of the effectiveness […]
Madagascar records its first death from Covid-19 despite Covid-Organics
“It is with great sadness that we have to share with all our compatriots, that there is an individual, aged 57, who died from Covid-19,” […]
Pandemic elections in Benin
In Benin, voters went to the polls without much enthusiasm on Sunday, May 17, to elect their municipal councilors. The poll was marred by the […]