Afrique

"It's our business": when the purchase of shares of the Dangote refinery triggers a frenzy in Nigeria

Many Nigerians buy their first shares: those of the oil refinery owned by the richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote.

South Africa: Nine women found dead in two months

South Africa under the shock of a possible serial killer. In two months, nine women were found dead in the same neighbourhood east of Johannesburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the investigation of these murders to become a national priority for law enforcement. Caroline Dumay's explanations, corresponding to France 24.

In Nigeria, 37 illegal minors found dead in custody

The Governor of the State of Niger, Nigeria, announced on Thursday the opening of an investigation after the death of 37 illegal minors in detention. Deaths are attributed to overcrowding and inadequate ventilation in a Civil Defence detention centre. The tragedy triggered demonstrations and postponed the start of the election campaign.

Ebola progresses in North Kivu, embassies Israel-Morocco, worlds in Kenya: the African Hebdo

What the different maps of the world represent correctly... and what they represent wrongly

As the United Nations adopts a new map of the world reflecting the real size of Africa, let us look more closely at what the different maps do right and what they do wrong.

Russia plans to open more cultural centres in Africa as part of its strategy to expand its influence

These centres will promote Russian language, education, science and culture.

Africa's richest man launches the continent's largest stock sale

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to benefit from the success of his oil refinery.

What are these "Russian Houses" that Moscow opens in Africa?

This announcement comes a week after Germany announced the closure of the Russian House in Berlin, accusing Moscow of an incident involving a drone at Leipzig/Halle airport.