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A new attack attributed to ADF rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed more than 40 people overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local authorities. The ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) are originally Ugandan rebels who have been rooting since the mid-1990s in eastern DRC where they are accused of having massacred thousands of civilians. The details of Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula.
In Gabon, a ferry linking the capital Libreville to the oil port of Port-Gentil sank. At least two people including a child are dead and the chances of finding 28 others missing are dwindling. The boat was carrying 151 people and crew. A total of 121 were rescued. The correspondence in Libreville by Ismael Obiang Nze.
In Senegal, two years after the riots that killed at least 13 people, the families of the victims are still waiting for justice to be done. In March 2021, violent demonstrations erupted after the arrest of opponent Ousmane Sonko. The government had promised to set up an independent commission of inquiry. Where are we today? Elimane Ndao’s correspondence in Dakar.
In Tunisia President Kais Saïed announced that he was going to dissolve the municipal councils. He is already widely criticized for having assumed full powers after an institutional coup announced in a video broadcast in the middle of the night, “the replacement of these municipal councils by special delegations”. The terms of mayors and municipal councilors were due to expire at the end of April. Elections had to be organised.
Finally we will go in Meknes in Morocco where the international animation film festival took place. It was a resounding success with an enthusiastic audience. Report by our correspondent Jean-Marie Lemaire.
Editor: Célia Caracena