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Jeune Afrique editorialist wins La Francophonie’s Cinq continents literature award

Tunisian writer Fawzia Zouari has been crowned laureate of the 15th edition of Cinq Continents literature of La Francophonie for her novel “Le corps de ma mère” (My mother’s body). She succeeds Congolese writer In Koli Jean Bofane author of “Congo Inc. Le testament de Bismarck” (Congo Inc. Bismarck’s will). Zouari’s novel depicts her mother. […]

IMF vows endorsement to political, institutional reforms in Burkina Faso

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday June 26, threw its support behind the ongoing institutional and political reforms in Burkina Faso, adding that it can provide funding for the transitional process. Martin Schindler, Deputy Division & Mission Chief of the Washington-based institution underlined the support during a meeting with the transitional leader of the West […]

Sudan: Bashir to face probe in connection with terrorism funding, money laundering

Deposed Sudanese President Omar Bashir will be questioned by the country’s prosecution for alleged terrorism financing and money laundering. Prosecutor General Al-Waleed Sayyed Ahmed ordered Bashir’s questioning in connection with terrorism financing and money laundering suspicions, state-run news agency SUNA reported on Thursday. Bashir has been held in prison for one month since the army […]