Auteur/autrice : sassoufit
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Ali Bongo and the Strategy of Renunciation: A Political Trap for Democracy in Central Africa
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On September 18, 2024, Ali Bongo Ondimba, the former Gabonese president who was overthrown after fourteen years in power, announced his withdrawal from political life while requesting clemency for his detained associates. Behind this façade of national reconciliation lies a political strategy often employed by authoritarian regimes: avoiding justice while preserving influence. This renunciation is… Read more
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Ali Bongo et la Stratégie du Renoncement : Un Piège Politique pour la Démocratie en Afrique Centrale
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Le 18 septembre 2024, Ali Bongo Ondimba, l’ancien président gabonais renversé après quatorze ans de règne, a annoncé son retrait de la vie politique tout en demandant la clémence pour ses proches détenus. Derrière cette façade de réconciliation nationale se cache certainement une stratégie politique bien connue des régimes autoritaires : échapper à la justice… Read more
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Déclaration du Collectif Sassoufit contre l’expulsion de Monsieur Bitoumba alias Faye Monama
Nous, membres du collectif Sassoufit, tenons à exprimer notre vive opposition à la décision d’expulsion de Monsieur Bitoumba, également connu sous le nom de Faye Monama, vers la République du Congo. Nous considérons que cette expulsion serait non seulement inhumaine, mais également en totale contradiction avec les obligations juridiques de la France en matière de… Read more
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La Coalition Opening Central Africa condamne l’incarcération arbitraire de Florindo Chivucute en Angola.
Toronto, 4 septembre 2024 — La Coalition de l’Afrique Centrale (OCA) condamne fermement et sans équivoque la détention arbitraire et le mauvais traitement de Florindo Chivucute, PDG de Friends of Angola, par les autorités angolaises. Le 21 août 2024, M. Chivucute a été injustement détenu pendant 24 heures au 4ème poste de police de Manianga,… Read more
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Why America must stand with Africa’s human rights defenders
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BY BERIVAN ORUCOGLU, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR Africa has become a battlefield between democracy and authoritarianism. As things stand right now, the autocrats are winning. In the shadowy recesses of international politics, Africa is often overlooked by headline-dominant crises elsewhere, yet it is a pivotal arena where the future of global democracy may well be decided. As… Read more
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Rapport Sassoufit 2024 – Main basse sur la santé des congolais par le cartel de Mpila
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McCain Institute Hosts “UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders in Shaping Africa’s Future”
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University will host a virtual event titled « UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders in Shaping Africa’s Future. » This panel discussion features Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) from Africa who are navigating a landscape of unprecedented repression. Read more
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Portugal deve investir os rendimentos do leilão de Ondongo na luta contra a corrupção no Congo
Dada a origem dos fundos envolvidos e a contínua luta contra a corrupção na República do Congo, é tanto adequado quanto justo alocar uma parte dos rendimentos do leilão para projetos da sociedade civil e anticorrupção congolesa. Tal alocação não só ajudaria na luta contra a corrupção, mas também apoiaria iniciativas que promovem a transparência,… Read more
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Portugal must invest Ondongo’s Auction Proceeds in Congo’s Fight Against Corruption
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Given the origins of the funds involved and the ongoing struggle against corruption in the Republic of Congo, it is both fitting and just to allocate a portion of the auction proceeds to Congolese civil society and anticorruption projects. Such an allocation would not only aid in the fight against corruption but also support initiatives… Read more
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La vente aux enchères de l’hôtel particulier du Ministre du Congo rapporte 11,2 millions d’euros au Portugal.