Sports news is on point with the round of 16 of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Among the qualified teams, we find heavyweights such as Senegal, Morocco, Cameroon and Ivory Coast . But there are also surprises, notably with Mauritania which eliminated Algeria and Namibia which won a surprising victory against Tunisia.
In the political domain, a reorganization is taking place within the “Sonko” movement in Senegal. Despite his exclusion from the presidential election, Ousmane Sonko, Senegalese opponent, still wishes to maintain his candidacy. His faithful collaborator, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, could take over. However, this task promises to be difficult for Faye, given her detention since last April for “contempt of court” and “defamation”.
Another hot topic concerns the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, highlights Rwandan President Paul Kagame as a source of destabilization in the region. According to him, the strategy of destabilizing neighbors is part of Kagame’s policy. Muyaya also welcomes the first fair electoral process in DR Congo since 2006, following the inauguration of President Félix Tshisekedi.
In a different register, we are interested in Merem Tahar, an activist committed to climate justice in Africa. At only 23 years old, Merem Tahar represents the voice of Chadian youth and women at COP28 in Dubai. She leads a daily fight for the protection of the environment with her association Women of the Chadian Diaspora.
Finally, we invite you to discover Paco, the mascot of the Senegal teams during CAN 2024. Recognizable by his colorful costume in yellow, red and green colors, with his two lion heads and his war cry “Senegal rek!” , Paco is an essential supporter of the Lions of Teranga. Follow us for a day in his company during a CAN 2024 match in Ivory Coast.
In summary, the news has many surprises and events in store for us not to be missed. From sport to politics to civic engagement, there is something for everyone. Stay connected to be informed and discover with us the varied facets of African news.