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Dans un marché aérien africain en pleine mutation, Air Algérie tire son épingle du jeu. Grâce à une flotte renforcée et un réseau international en […]

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The removal of the “stop the clock” mention caused waves within the conservatives

Comment l’actualité internationale, et plus particulièrement la question palestinienne, est-elle traitée dans les médias français ? Dans cet échange, Khadija Toufik revient sur son parcours de journaliste indépendante où elle a été confrontée pendant trois ans aux réalités concrètes du travail en zone de conflit en Cisjordanie et en Israël. À travers cette expérience de terrain, elle propose une réflexion critique sur la manière dont ce conflit est abordé dans les médias français, en interrogeant les choix éditoriaux, parfois influencés par des intérêts politiques ou économiques. Comment la situation à Gaza est-elle traitée dans les chaînes d’information en continu ? Dans quelle mesure ces traitements médiatiques sont-ils orientés ? Comment les journalistes travaillent-ils concrètement en Cisjordanie occupée et en Israël ? Les récits dominants dans les médias reflètent-ils fidèlement les réalités du terrain ? Enfin, dans quelle mesure les journalistes indépendants peuvent-ils encore faire entendre leur voix et transmettre l’information face à des médias largement détenus par de grands groupes ou intégrés au service public ? Autant de questions au cœur de ce podcast avec Khadija Toufik, journaliste spécialisée dans la couverture des zones de guerre, et notamment sur le conflit israélo-palestinien.

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C’est une séquence qui a choqué l’Algérie entière. À Marsat El Hadjadj (Oran), une enquête judiciaire et administrative a été lancée suite à la démolition […]

L’article Oran : polémique après la destruction du mausolée Sidi Abdelkader, enquête en cours est apparu en premier sur .

L’Assemblée provinciale du Nord‑Kivu a alerté le chef de la MONUSCO sur une situation humanitaire jugée chaotique, consécutive à l’insécurité persistante dans la province.

Lors d’un échange avec James Swan à Beni, ces élus provinciaux ont attribué cette situation à l’activisme des groupes armés.

Insights from Eyck Freymann.

À l'occasion du forum Invest in African Energy (IAE) qui se tient à Paris ces 22 et 23 avril, la guerre au Moyen-Orient occupe les discussions. Les pays africains producteurs de gaz et de pétrole pourraient-ils tirer profit de la crise énergétique actuelle ? S'agit-il d'une opportunité ? C'est l'opinion de Verner Ayukegba, vice-président de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. Il est l’invité d’Afrique midi.

Am Mittwoch hat der Bundesrat neue Eigenkapitalregeln bekanntgegeben. Der Beschluss ist der vorläufige Höhepunkt eines langen Streits.

Le ministre d’État, ministre de la Justice et garde des Sceaux a ordonné, le 17 avril 2026, l’ouverture d’enquêtes judiciaires relatives à des faits susceptibles de constituer des infractions de détournement de deniers publics, corruption, concussion et autres infractions à charge de deux institutions publiques. Cette information est livrée dans un communiqué officiel daté de ce mercredi 22 avril, rendu public par le cabinet du ministre de la Justice.

La Pologne n'est ni un allié inconditionnel ni un opposant de l'Ukraine. Elle s'impose plutôt comme un acteur pragmatique, intéressé par la stabilité de l'Ukraine, tout en cherchant à en encadrer le renforcement lorsque celui-ci touche à ses propres intérêts.

- Notes et racines. Le blog de Valentin Smoliak

Campaigners criticise lack of funding and binding deadlines

Poursuivi en Algérie pour son roman "Houris", prix Goncourt en 2024, l'écrivain franco-algérien Kamel Daoud a annoncé mercredi qu'il avait été condamné à trois ans de prison ferme et cinq millions de dinars d'amende.

A broad tax on the huge profits energy firms are was missing from EU executive's crisis plan

L’Agence congolaise des grands travaux (ACGT) renforce l’organisation et la gouvernance administrative de ses services à travers le pays.

C’est dans ce cadre qu’elle organise, du 22 au 24 avril à Kinshasa, une session de formation à l’intention de ses 11 directeurs provinciaux, axée sur l’harmonisation des pratiques administratives et opérationnelles au sein de leurs entités respectives.

Clean drinking water runs from a tap in Senegal. Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider
 
The African Union has pronounced their theme for 2026 to be: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. In an opinion piece, AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf explores the continent's renewed commitment to protecting and managing its vital water resources.

By Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Apr 22 2026 (IPS)

When Africa’s Heads of State and Government gathered in Addis Ababa on 14 February 2026 for the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session, they did more than adopt another resolution. They made a choice: to place at the centre of the agenda the most fundamental, life-sustaining and strategic resource our continent possesses: water.

The theme adopted by our leaders, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” is not a bureaucratic formality. It is a declaration of intent. It reflects a simple but profound truth: without water security, there can be no food security, no industrialization, no public health, and no lasting peace or prosperity.

The scale of the challenge we face remains stark. Across Africa, water scarcity and inadequate sanitation continue to undermine economic growth and human dignity. Waterborne diseases remain among the leading causes of death in many parts of the continent. Millions of Africans, disproportionately women and girls in rural communities, still walk long distances each day to collect water instead of attending school, pursuing livelihoods, or participating fully in the life of their communities.

This is not merely an inconvenience. It is an injustice. It is also a brake on the ambitions we have set for ourselves in Agenda 2063, Africa’s collective blueprint for inclusive growth, sustainable development and shared prosperity.

The year 2026 must therefore mark a turning point: the moment we move decisively from diagnosis to delivery.

The African Union Commission’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment has been entrusted with advancing this agenda. Yet responsibility cannot rest with one department or with the Commission alone.

Achieving water security will require sustained collaboration among member states, regional organizations, civil society, the private sector and, critically, African communities themselves.

The urgency of this task is heightened by the accelerating climate crisis. Africa is already experiencing more frequent droughts and devastating floods. Changing rainfall patterns are shrinking rivers, lakes and reservoirs in some regions while unleashing destructive flooding in others.

These disruptions threaten the livelihoods of millions of Africans who depend on agriculture and pastoralism. Sustainable water management is therefore not only a development priority; it is a resilience imperative.

Water also reminds us that cooperation is not optional. Nearly 60 percent of Africa’s freshwater resources are shared across national borders. Rivers such as the Nile, the Niger, Congo, the Zambezi and the Volta link countries and communities in complex hydrological systems that transcend political boundaries.

These shared waters can become either sources of cooperation or sources of tension. The choice is ours. Strengthening collaborative frameworks for the equitable and sustainable management of transboundary water resources must be a priority for our continent. Water, after all, recognizes no borders.

Sanitation demands equal urgency. Safe sanitation is not a luxury; it is fundamental to human dignity, public health and economic productivity. Yet millions of Africans, particularly in rural communities and rapidly expanding urban settlements still lack access to even basic sanitation facilities. In the twenty-first century, this reality is unacceptable.

Addressing these challenges will require investment, innovation and political will. It will also require a shift in how we design and implement solutions. Sustainable progress cannot be imposed from above. Communities must be involved in planning, building and maintaining water and sanitation systems. Local ownership is essential if infrastructure is to endure and deliver real benefits.

The African Union is therefore developing a comprehensive implementation strategy to support the theme of the year. This strategy will promote innovative technologies for water purification and efficient resource management.

It will encourage stronger water governance and expand access to sanitation infrastructure. It will also prioritize the participation of youth, women and marginalized communities while facilitating the sharing of best practices across our continent.

Innovation, inclusion and cooperation must guide our collective efforts.

As I travel across Africa in my capacity as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, I am reminded repeatedly that water is not merely a matter of infrastructure or policy. It is about people.

It is about a mother who no longer fears losing her child to a preventable disease caused by contaminated water. It is about a girl who can remain in school because clean water flows in her village. It is about a farmer who can irrigate crops through dry seasons. It is about an entrepreneur whose business can grow because reliable water supply supports production.

These everyday transformations form the true foundation of Africa’s development.

The African Union’s theme for 2026 is therefore a clarion call for governments to prioritize water and sanitation in national development agendas. Because water touches every sector; agriculture, health, energy, industry and education — our response must be equally integrated.

African countries must strengthen cooperation, share expertise and mobilize resources to address common challenges. Regional economic communities and river basin organizations have a crucial role to play in supporting collaborative water governance. The African Union will continue to facilitate dialogue and partnerships that promote sustainable and equitable management of shared water resources.

But governments cannot act alone. Civil society organisations, the private sector, research institutions and development partners must also contribute their expertise and resources. Investments in water infrastructure, sanitation systems and climate-resilient water management are investments in Africa’s stability, prosperity and future.

The stakes could not be higher. By 2050, Africa’s population is projected to double, placing increasing pressure on water resources and infrastructure. Ensuring sustainable water access today will determine whether our growing cities thrive, whether our agriculture can feed our people, and whether our economies can realize their full potential.

This is why the African Union’s theme of the year is not simply a slogan. It is a continental commitment.

Together, we can ensure that every African has access to safe water and dignified sanitation. In doing so, we will not only protect lives and livelihoods; we will unlock the immense potential of sustainable development across our continent.

Ultimately, our success will not be measured by the eloquence of our declarations. It will be measured by the taps that flow, the sanitation systems that function and the millions of lives transformed.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

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The selection process for António Guterres’s successor begins with a grilling for four contenders.

Le Comité d’enquête, organisme qui répond directement au Kremlin, a décidé mardi 21 avril de se pencher sur la littérature enfantine et sur les livres d’un auteur de référence, Grigory Oster.

Germany wants to have "technologically superior, highly innovative armed forces" by 2039

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Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup even as the country has been shaken by a wave of cartel violence and revelations of mass graves. Credit: Shutterstock

By Juanita Goebertus and Delphine Starr
BOGOTÄ, Apr 22 2026 (IPS)

This week marks the six-week countdown to the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off with a match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, June 11, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup even as the country has been shaken by a wave of cartel violence and revelations of mass graves. In February, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the country’s largest, retaliated after the government killed its longtime leader. The cartel established roadblocks, burned vehicles, and carried out other attacks across much of the country, including in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state and one of three World Cup host cities in Mexico.

These scenes mark the latest escalation of ongoing violence. Four tournament games will be played at Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium. For the families of Mexico’s disappeared, the stadium holds little association with sports, fun, and cheering. Instead, the surrounding area has become synonymous with excavations, exhumations, mass graves, and the agony of not knowing where missing loved ones are.

Fans should know that in the very same state rushing to spend US$1.3 billion on highway reconstruction and hotel developments for the World Cup, mothers will continue digging in the dirt for their disappeared children

Civilian search collectives such as the Searching Warriors of Jalisco reported nearly two dozen clandestine graves last year, and recovered at least 500 bags containing human remains, all less than 20 kilometers from the stadium. In Las Agujas, a nearby plot of land, they found 270 bags.

These horrors are part of an ongoing national crisis that has devastated thousands of families in Mexico, where, according to an official registry, over 100,000 people are missing. And reported disappearances have increased more than 200 percent since 2015.

The state of Jalisco sits at the epicenter of the crisis, with a staggering 16,079 recorded disappearances as of March (this figure includes cases reported since 1952, although most are missing from 2006 onward). Experts say even this number may not reflect the true scale of the problem. The other two host cities — Mexico City and Monterrey — also have their own share of disappearances.

People are disappeared in Mexico for many reasons, often tied to organized crime. Criminal groups frequently use disappearances as a tool of control and intimidation. In Jalisco, the cartel’s forced recruitment of teenagers plays an important role. When families report disappearances, authorities often fail to investigate, Investigators and forensic technicians often lack the training and basic resources needed to do key parts of their jobs, like securing crime scenes, analyzing evidence, or identifying and storing human remains. Witnesses and victims are frequently terrified of retaliation for cooperating with investigations, and the authorities are unable or unwilling to effectively protect them.

Mexico’s government has also historically downplayed the scale of the crisis. During former president Andres Manuel López Obrador’s term, the number of people reported missing surpassed 100,000. He falsely claimed that the count had been “altered to attack the government,” prompting the top official searching for the disappeared to resign. López Obrador’s successor, President Claudia Sheinbaum, has rejected a UN inquiry over the disappearances and advanced legal changes that, relatives of some disappeared say, would weaken the search for the missing.

Many relatives of the victims feel justice will never come. Forensic work near Akron Stadium is incomplete; bags are still unprocessed and there is no comprehensive report on the total number of victims.

Most football fans visiting Guadalajara this summer will have no idea of the heavy history beneath its polished pedestrian walkways, modern stadium, and restaurants boasting artisanal tequilas. Fans should know that in the very same state rushing to spend US$1.3 billion on highway reconstruction and hotel developments for the World Cup, mothers will continue digging in the dirt for their disappeared children.

To start putting an end to their suffering, the Mexican government should use the World Cup and the world’s spotlight to strengthen its justice system so that people feel safe and at the same time the authorities can effectively search for the missing people. That would be a World Cup worth cheering for.

Juanita Goebertus is Americas director and Delphine Starr is an Editorial officer at Human Rights Watch.