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Alors que le débat sur la souveraineté monétaire fait rage en Afrique de l’Ouest, la question de l’avenir du franc CFA et de la création d’une monnaie nationale revient au cœur des discussions économiques.
South Africa has been on a decades-long journey of reforming its public service. But serious problems persist.
Following the mass abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, south-west Nigeria in 2026, the authorities attributed the attack to the Ansaru terrorist group. Key suspects were prosecuted and handed prison terms.
Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem.
Au début du XXIᵉ siècle, le problème des « minerais de conflit » a progressivement remplacé celui des « diamants de conflit ».
The Pretoria peace deal in Ethiopia was an agreement to cease hostilities. It wasn’t a comprehensive political settlement. A political settlement is an enduring agreement among powerful groups that delivers some benefits to avert conflict.
The city of Johannesburg – South Africa’s largest – is increasingly unable to perform even its most basic functions, such as providing clean water and electricity and maintaining its roads and the safety of its citizens.
Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Malnutrition among children under five remains one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most persistent public health challenges. Countries and development partners have introduced numerous nutrition programmes.
South Africa’s rural development debate often starts with a familiar idea: if rural households have more land, they can produce more food, earn more money and become “emerging farmers” who eventually develop into commercial farmers.
La prise de contrôle par les Houthis de plusieurs zones de la côte yéménite de la mer Rouge offre à ce groupe armé une nouvelle plateforme pour perturber le trafic maritime international.
For some South Africans, the beginning of the flower season is met not with the joys of spring but rather with a sniffy nose, itchy eyes and a cacophony of sneezing.