Chad: Closure of Radio Dja FM, the oldest private radio station
Chad’s oldest private radio station has stopped broadcasting. Faced with an acute financial crisis associated with the effects of Covid-19, Dja FM has not been […]
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Comoros: Azali Assoumani celebrates his term anniversary in power as opposition still contests
In a tense day, Azali Assoumani celebrated his second anniversary as president on Wednesday, May 26. A new president should have been inaugurated today, but […]
Covid-19 in Tanzania: Experts warn of the dangers of a third wave
The special Committee of scientists set up by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to assess the progress of Covid-19 in the country delivered its report […]
African media landscape mourns Ben Yahmed, the founder of “Jeune Afrique” Magazine
The founder of Jeune Afrique magazine, Béchir Ben Yahmed, passed away this Monday morning, May 3, in Paris at the age of 93. He was […]
Tunisia eyes $4bn credit facility from IMF to salvage cash-strapped economy
Tunisia is aiming to get a $4-billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to save its hard-hit economy, Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi has said […]
Malaria: RTS,S vaccine shown to be effective on children
It is the first and only vaccine in the world to be effective against malaria in children. It is the RTS,S vaccine. And so far, […]
Senegal: Hissène Habré remains in prison as court rejects his request
The new request for leave filed by the defense of Hissène Habré on March 29 was denied on Sunday, April 18. The former Chadian president […]
King Mohammed VI makes foodstuff donation to Lebanon
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), has kindly given his approval to make […]
The appeal of the singer Koffi Olomidé in France postponed again
The appeal of Koffi Olomidé has again been postponed for six months in France. The king of Congolese rumba was to be retried on appeal […]
Comoros: The death of a retired non-commissioned officer has caused a stir
The death of a retired non-commissioned officer during an interrogation in a military barracks on the island of Anjouan has caused a stir because the […]