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Augustin Kabuya, Secretary General of Udps/Tshisekedi and Vice-President of the Socialist International, made a trip along the Paris-Brussels axis. Warmly welcomed by activists and executives of his party as well as those of other allies of the Udps, he had an intense political activity. He met several delegations, encouraged unity and sincerity, visited hospitalized patients and discussed prospects for Udps. This trip bears witness to the Secretary-General’s commitment and know-how.
The Congolese Union of Media Women (UCOFEM) conducted a survey of 30 media outlets in Kinshasa to assess the representation of women. The results revealed that women were underrepresented in the media, with only 26% of women in decision-making positions. The report also points out that only four out of eight television channels and three out of 30 radio stations have a gender desk. UCOFEM urges women journalists to fight for the representation of women and encourages media organizations to put in place policies in favor of gender equality. The Congolese media must take these results into account to improve the representation of women in the media.
The health situation in Khartoum, capital of Sudan, is alarming with thousands of rotting corpses in the streets and hospitals out of order or occupied by armed groups. The NGO Save the Children is sounding the alarm and calling for urgent intervention from the international community to avert an impending health disaster. The situation is aggravated by high temperatures and the risk of epidemic diseases such as cholera. The urgency is to treat the bodies and provide medical resources to save lives.
This article deals with accusations of collusion between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda during the current presidential campaign. Fear of an attack from Rwanda hangs over the DRC due to its alleged support for the M23 rebels. This situation contributes to the resurgence of insecurity in the east of the country and to political division. However, peace initiatives have also been recorded recently, such as the surrender of Mai-Mai militiamen and the launch of the Child Protection Coordination Framework. The new impetus of bilateral cooperation between the DRC and China is also discussed in the article.
Interpol has launched an operation called “Jackal” to dismantle mafia groups specializing in online fraud in West Africa. In total, more than two million euros were seized or frozen and 103 people were arrested. Among the targeted gangs is “Black Axe”, a West African organization notorious for email scams and credit card fraud. Interpol has sent a clear message to criminals in cyberspace that wherever they hide, they will be pursued relentlessly. The fight against online fraud remains a priority for Interpol, which will continue to work with countries to dismantle these networks.
The article sheds light on the growing resistance of the public opinion and the Nigerian Senate to a possible military intervention in Niger, which raises concerns and debates within the country. Nigerians, as well as religious leaders, governors, youth groups and opposition parties, strongly oppose this option. The Nigerian Senate, for its part, prefers diplomatic and political solutions to resolve the crisis. Senators from Northern Nigeria stress the national security risk and the importance of Senate approval for any military action abroad. The president of ECOWAS and Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, faces a delicate dilemma, having to show his regional firmness while taking into account internal concerns. It remains to be seen how he will navigate these troubled waters and find a balance between his responsibilities, the future of the situation in Niger and a possible military intervention depending on his management of the crisis and his ability to find consensus.
This article deals with accusations of collusion between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda during the current presidential campaign. Fear of an attack from Rwanda hangs over the DRC due to its alleged support for the M23 rebels. This situation contributes to the resurgence of insecurity in the east of the country and to political division. However, peace initiatives have also been recorded recently, such as the surrender of Mai-Mai militiamen and the launch of the Child Protection Coordination Framework. The new impetus of bilateral cooperation between the DRC and China is also discussed in the article.
This article deals with accusations of collusion between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda during the current presidential campaign. Fear of an attack from Rwanda hangs over the DRC due to its alleged support for the M23 rebels. This situation contributes to the resurgence of insecurity in the east of the country and to political division. However, peace initiatives have also been recorded recently, such as the surrender of Mai-Mai militiamen and the launch of the Child Protection Coordination Framework. The new impetus of bilateral cooperation between the DRC and China is also discussed in the article.
The article sheds light on the growing resistance of the public opinion and the Nigerian Senate to a possible military intervention in Niger, which raises concerns and debates within the country. Nigerians, as well as religious leaders, governors, youth groups and opposition parties, strongly oppose this option. The Nigerian Senate, for its part, prefers diplomatic and political solutions to resolve the crisis. Senators from Northern Nigeria stress the national security risk and the importance of Senate approval for any military action abroad. The president of ECOWAS and Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, faces a delicate dilemma, having to show his regional firmness while taking into account internal concerns. It remains to be seen how he will navigate these troubled waters and find a balance between his responsibilities, the future of the situation in Niger and a possible military intervention depending on his management of the crisis and his ability to find consensus.
The threat of military intervention in Niger is causing great concern among the Nigerien community, in France and in Côte d’Ivoire. Demonstrations took place in Paris and Abidjan to defend the democratic future of the country. Despite the divisions within the community, solidarity is paramount. The Nigerien Prime Minister hopes for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. It is essential to stay informed of the situation and to support democracy and peace in Niger. The situation is a reminder of the fragility of democracy in Africa and the need to preserve the rights of Nigeriens.
