A look at the news: Recap
French Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby, Chad’s transitional president, met at the Élysée to discuss regional crises and the withdrawal of French forces from Niger. This meeting takes on particular importance as the first French soldiers left their bases in Niger and arrived in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent in Chad, Mamadou Djimtebaye, we try to decipher this meeting and its implications.
In another hot-button issue, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to attract worldwide attention. As Gazans face extremely precarious living conditions, all eyes are on the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border, the only exit point allowing the evacuation of Palestinians to a third country . However, Cairo refuses to welcome Gazan refugees, even though it wishes to provide humanitarian aid. Here we offer you a detailed analysis of this complex situation.
In a completely different register, Ivorian singer Soum Bill makes a triumphant return with his latest album, “Impérial”. He recently broke attendance records during his concert at the Trianon in Paris, with the support of the Ivorian community present. We had the privilege of interviewing him and discussing his journey, his album and his impact on the African music scene.
Meanwhile, in Senegal, small plastic water sachets, also known as “water sachets”, have become a health and environmental scourge. Practical to transport, cheaper than bottles and easily accessible, these disposable bags have now become an integral part of daily life in Senegal. However, they also make up a significant portion of the plastic waste that pollutes the streets and coasts of West Africa. In an attempt to raise awareness, Pape Diop, head of an environmental protection association, underlines the urgency of finding lasting solutions to this problem.
Finally, for sports fans, we take stock of the CAN-2024 draw, which is already raising a lot of expectations and excitement. Which groups will be the most difficult? Which teams will face each other? We keep you informed of all the latest news regarding this major event in African football.
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