Controversy in Senegal after the start of the demolition of the mythical Sandaga market.
This architectural treasure of the capital is classified as a national heritage.
Built during the colonial period, the dilapidated building threatening to collapse was evacuated a year ago.
The demolition of the building angered architects and defenders of Dakar's historical heritage.
More details with Elimane Ndao in this journal.
You will hear the testimony of inhabitants of the department of Kouilou, in Congo Brazzaville.
The farmers living there have always worked the land, but for several years the crops have been compromised.
For part of civil society, it is the exploitation of oil that makes the soils more acidic.
Reporting by Rosie Pioth.
The Zambians counted the ballots on Friday, the day after a tense ballot but punctuated by few incidents which will have to separate the outgoing president from his historical opponent, announced neck and neck.
Only one case of the Marburg virus has been detected so far in Guinea, but the WHO insists on the importance of monitoring the 150 contact cases which are in the "critical" incubation period.
On August 13, 1956, Tunisia promulgated the Personal Status Code, giving women many rights at the time. Today, inequalities persist, especially in rural areas.
Women farm workers are fighting for a better salary.
Editor-in-chief: Célia Caracena
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