DR Congo’s Denis Mukwege, a surgical gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced on Monday that he will stand for president in elections planned for December. Issued on: 03/10/2023 – 08:59Modified: 03/10/2023 – 09:00 2 min Speaking to a packed auditorium in the central African nation’s capital Kinshasa, the doctor told reporters he wanted to save a country riven by insecurity and poor leadership.“Our country is doing badly,” said Mukwege, 68. “We cannot wait to act.“Tomorrow is already too late.”Mukwege was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 alongside Yazidi activist Nadia Murad for efforts to end sexual violence…
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Issued on: 03/10/2023 – 12:07 Nigerian labour unions mull over whether to go ahead with a major strike after President Bola Tinubu offers a wage hike and other offsets to the cost-of-living crisis. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Denis Mukwege joins the line-up for DR Congo’s presidential election in December. And we speak to a trainee of a Togolese programme equipping future civil servants with greater skills and scope.
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 03/10/2023 – 23:25 10:56 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 In tonight’s edition: Frustration over Ghana’s worst debt crisis in a generation bubbles over onto the streets. Thousands march in protest against the central bank governor, whom they accuse of dismally mismanaging the economy. Also, US President Joe Biden thanks his Kenyan counterpoint for stepping up to lead a UN mission in Haiti. And despite hopeful signs in Benin that the country is making an impact when it comes to educational inclusivity for deaf kids, there is still a long way…
Issued on: 04/10/2023 – 21:16Modified: 04/10/2023 – 21:19 In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said that two months after the coup in Niger, a military intervention by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS was “still on the table”. He stressed that a negotiated solution remained the preferred option, but that ECOWAS had not changed its position on the possible use of force to restore constitutional order in Niger. Tuggar added that diplomatic efforts were still under way and held out hope for progress soon. Nigeria currently holds the rotating presidency of ECOWAS. Asked whether…
Mali’s army is deploying towards a northern separatist rebel stronghold in a high-risk operation which could foreshadow a widescale confrontation and prove a turning point after a decade of conflict. Issued on: 04/10/2023 – 22:20 3 min What’s happening on the ground?A large Malian army convoy left the city of Gao on Monday headed towards the northern Kidal region.It is reportedly to go first to the localities of Tessalit and Aguelhok north of the town of Kidal to take over camps being vacated by departing troops of the UN stabilisation force, MINUSMA.The UN mission has been pushed out by the…
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Anlaby Station, the oldest Merino sheep stud in South Australia, is holding their Spring Festival on the last weekend of the SA October school holidays. Step into a world of rich heritage and breathtaking charm that will transport you back in time. With its 10 acres of meticulously manicured gardens, this property is a true testament to the past. Discover the Anlaby Spring Festival weekend, an event that promises something for everyone, regardless of age. Immerse yourself in a delightful family day out where you can explore the wonders of Anlaby, just over an hour from Adelaide nestled between the…
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Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 06/10/2023 – 22:11 10:52 JTA © France 24 The renewed aid comes after follows reforms put in place by the Ethiopian government and agency partners to improve food distribution. But USAID will keep most operations suspended after concerns of systematic diversion of aid. Also in this edition: 400 French soldiers in the town of Ouallam will be the first to leave Niger. And finally: Liberia goes to the polls on October 10 to decide whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president. Read more on related topics:
Back to homepage / Shows / Truth or Fake Issued on: 04/10/2023 – 22:45 04:59 TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24 A large convoy of the Malian army set out from Gao on October 2, towards the strategic northern region of Kidal and stronghold of the Tuareg separatists. Accounts sympathetic to the Malian army and Tuareg separatists have shared images out of context on both sides, allegedly depicting the current deployment of these troops. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake. Read more on related topics: