Francophonie Summit: digital issues in Djerba Roman DialoNovember 20, 202206 views As representatives of 88 countries gathered in Djerba, Tunisia, Emmanuel Macron took the opportunity to talk about the war in Ukraine, but also about conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more
COP27: at 72, Dorothee Hildegrandt links Stockholm to Sharm el-Sheikh by bike to prove “that we can change our lifestyles” Roman DialoNovember 20, 2022011 views This Swedish retiree left on July 1 and arrived for the opening of the COP ten days ago in Egypt. A journey intended to show that changing the way you… Read more
Ethiopia: rebel forces and federal authorities accept the establishment of “humanitarian access to all those in need” in Tigray Roman DialoNovember 13, 2022012 views This access “with immediate effect” follows the peace agreement signed on November 2, recording a “cessation of hostilities” in the northern region of the country. A World Food Program convoy… Read more
Barkhane: Emmanuel Macron confirms the end of the operation, and announces a new strategy in Africa “within six months” Roman DialoNovember 11, 202207 views The Head of State visited a military building in the harbor of Toulon on Wednesday to define France’s military strategy. French President Emmanuel Macron during his trip to Toulon (Var),… Read more
In Nigeria, floods leave 600 dead and more than a million displaced, amid general indifference Roman DialoNovember 9, 2022011 views This central African country, the continent’s largest economy and most populous country, has been hit by historic floods that hardly anyone talks about. A man looks at the damage caused… Read more
Nigeria: in Lagos, overcrowding worries Roman DialoNovember 9, 202209 views Lagos must respond to a major demographic challenge. With 88 million inhabitants estimated in 2100, the economic capital of Nigeria will become the most populous city in the world. In… Read more
Tanzania deploys army in response to fire on Kilimanjaro Roman DialoNovember 2, 2022011 views Overwhelmed by an active blaze since October 21, the rescue teams will be able to count on military reinforcements. Mount Kilimanjaro, on the border between Tanzania and Kenya, has been… Read more
Pollution: winner of the 2022 Madoxx Prize, Nigerian scientist Eucharia Nwaichi revives oil-polluted soils Roman DialoNovember 2, 202209 views The Niger Delta is one of the most polluted areas in the world by hydrocarbons. There, the scientist developed the technique of bioremediation to revive the soil: using plants and… Read more
War in Ukraine: Russia blocks transport of Ukrainian grain Roman DialoNovember 2, 202208 views On Saturday October 29, Russia announced to suspend the agreement which allowed the export of Ukrainian cereals. A decision that could have serious food consequences on several African countries. Ships… Read more
A fragile hope for peace in Ethiopia Roman DialoOctober 25, 202206 views It is one of the deadliest conflicts on the planet: the war in northern Ethiopia in East Africa has been going on for two years. For the first time, direct… Read more