2024-01-15 22:39:58
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In DR Congo, the provisional results of the legislative elections are finally known and the presidential majority is announced to be well ahead. Nearly 23,000 candidates had presented themselves for 500 planned seats. This publication now paves the way for litigation before the final results. Details in Kinshasa from Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula.
Still in DR Congo, we are witnessing the historic flooding of the Congo River. The waters reached a level not seen since 1961, causing numerous floods in certain communes of the Congolese capital. In Kinshasa, while waiting for a return to normal, life is getting organized. Report by Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula.
Also in the summary: Cyclone Belal now threatens Mauritius. The meteorological services issued a level 3 out of 4 alert on Monday.
In the Comoros, the day following the first round of the presidential election, several incidents were reported on Monday on the islands of Anjouan, an opposition stronghold, and Mohéli. The vote, which pits outgoing President Azali Assoumani once morest five other candidates, was criticized by the opposition who denounced shortcomings in the conduct of the vote.
In Senegal, Han Bay in Dakar, once known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, now suffers from pollution caused in particular by industrial waste. Especially since a vast decontamination project, launched in 2018 by the government, is slow to materialize. Details from Laurent Berstecher.
Finally, the country assumed its status as CAN favorite by beating Gambia (3-0) with a double from young Lamine Camara, this Monday in Yamoussoukro. Reactions in Dakar with Elimane Ndao.
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