Also in Burkina Faso, Djibo, who has not seen a road supply convoy arrive for forty days, was refueled by helicopter on Tuesday during the day.

70 tons of food were sent there, according to the Burkinabè army staff.

Food insecurity also affects neighboring Niger.

Since the beginning of 2022, violence in the Tillabéri region has increased.

Many Nigeriens leave their villages to escape terrorists and those who choose to stay try to make their businesses survive in a very uncertain context.

Reporting by Harold Girard

In Guinea, the trial of the September 28, 2009 massacres continued on Tuesday in Conakry.

After the inauguration ceremony last Tuesday, it had been postponed in order to allow the lawyers of the various parties to better prepare.

All the accused were present in the courtroom, including Captain Moussa Dadis Camara.

Explanations with our correspondent in Conakry Malick Diakité

Finally, meeting with Ruth Gbagbi, Taekwondo world champion who won the gold medal at the Paris Grand Prix.

Its success inspires many young people: in 10 years, the number of licensees has tripled.

The taekwondo federation now has more than 50,000. It is the second sport in the country after football. 

Editor: Célia Caracena

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