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Around 50 dead, the activities of major opposition political parties suspended and a curfew: demonstrations in Chad on Thursday once morest the extension of the transition period and the maintenance of power by Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno led to an unleashing of violence for several hours. The United Nations has deplored the violence and called for an investigation into the deaths.
The demonstrations also degenerated in Guinea: five people were injured by bullets according to the FNDC. The opposition party, dissolved by the junta, had called for mobilization. He calls for a return of power to civilians as soon as possible. This is also the wish of ECOWAS, present this week in the country. She gave the transitional authorities until Saturday to set up a new timetable. On the spot, Malick Diakité followed this day of mobilization.
Nigerian police dispersed with tear gas and water cannons a rally in Lagos marking the second anniversary of nationwide protests once morest police brutality and poor governance that had been harshly suppressed.
In Mali, students decided to list the streets, sewers, and waste disposal areas of Bamako. The goal ? Digital mapping to better move around, find your bearings and make the Malian capital a smart city.
Editor: Célia Caracena