MEDI1TV Afrique : Presse Afrique - 20/12/2024
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00:00Let's start with Burkina Faso, APA News tells us that four French refugees detained in the country since December 2023 have been released thanks to the mediation of King Mohammed VI in Morocco.
00:28These individuals accused of espionage were arrested while they were performing IT maintenance functions.
00:35President Emmanuel Macron expressed his gratitude to the King for this successful diplomatic intervention.
00:42This release marks a significant advance in relations between France and Burkina Faso, which have been tense in recent months.
00:51The Moroccan mediation, saluted by many international observers, illustrates the Kingdom's ability to play a role of facilitator in regional conflicts.
01:03The release confirmed that the four French will soon regain France, notes the newspaper.
01:11President Obolefo Niasibé received this week the elected president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, in Lomé.
01:19This visit marks one of the first official outings of Mahama after his electoral victory on December 7, writes Lomé here in his columns.
01:28The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation by focusing on the political, economic and security issues of the West African sub-region.
01:40They also highlighted the importance of historical links between the Togolese and Ghanaian peoples.
01:48Mahama will take an oath on January 7, 2025, thus beginning his four-year mandate, notes the Togolese website.
02:00Gabon, for its part, has officially lifted the curfew established since August 2023 following the coup d'état that overthrew Ali Bongo Odemba.
02:09This announcement was made by General Félicien Kouhi, emphasizing that the measure aims to allow citizens to celebrate the end-of-year celebrations in total tranquility, i.e. on AFRICOM.
02:23The lift is seen as a relief for the population and support for economic activities.
02:30Although it is carried out by citizens and merchants, the mention of a new order raises concerns about the future stability of the country.
02:39Authorities nevertheless invite respect for the laws while allowing Gabonese to enjoy the end-of-year festivities.
02:48And then in Sudan, the bombing of the main hotel in El Fasher killed at least 18 civilians on December 18, notes Press Africa.
02:59The rapid support forces led by General Emeti intensified their attacks on the city that had been besieged for eight months.
03:07This last incident marks the seventh attack on the hospital, which suffered significant damage, notably to its emergency services, our colleagues indicate.
03:18The daily violence between the rapid support forces and the Sudanese army exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the region.
03:25Local doctors call for an international intervention to protect civilians and restore access to care.
03:33Concluding the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Blue Helmets of the Monusco have offered free care to more than 250 inhabitants of Bunya,
03:42including children and women, during a recent medical campaign.
03:46Information relayed by Radio Okapi, the medical team also provided equipment and drugs to improve local care.
03:54Patients have received treatments for various pathologies, emphasizing the need for medical access due to frequent self-medication.
04:02This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between the population and the support forces of the country.
04:09This is the end of this African news review. Thank you for following it.