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The Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli has captivated audiences with an outstanding season, netting 14 goals and providing 13 assists across all competitions. His impact was instrumental in securing Real Betis’s spot in next year’s Champions […]
The Mali military’s costly misstep: relying on firepower over training Mali has poured vast resources into high-tech weaponry, from surveillance drones to precision-guided munitions, yet the conflict around Kidal remains deadlocked. The issue isn’t firepower—it’s […]
The government of Côte d’Ivoire is pioneering a bold new environmental strategy through the implementation of a nationwide carbon tax system. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget, this initiative signals a significant […]
Less than a week after stepping down as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko has been sworn in as President of Senegal’s National Assembly. In his inaugural address, he made it clear that his leadership would be […]
The Malian transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, delivered a pivotal address on May 27, 2026, at Koulouba following the Eid al-Adha prayers held at the presidential palace in Bamako. Addressing the Prime Minister, the President […]
Who is Senegal’s newly appointed prime minister? Senegal has entered a new political chapter with the appointment of Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the nation’s prime minister. Tasked with guiding the country through a period […]
In the streets of N’Djamena, a disturbing trend is unfolding. Amid the city’s bustling markets and quiet neighborhoods, a cry echoes through the alleyways: « Hadid kilo! »—the local name for scrap metal collectors who […]
Mason Greenwood’s future hangs in the balance as Marseille weighs drastic financial decisions With Marseille facing mounting financial pressures, the club’s leadership has initiated a sweeping internal restructuring. Stéphane Richard, the newly appointed president, has […]
The digital landscape, with its rapid dissemination of information and viral trends, has fundamentally reshaped public debate. While social media platforms serve as unprecedented forums for democratic expression, they also risk amplifying divisive rhetoric, thereby […]
International political tensions grow in Senegal as sonko and faye drift apart The dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set the stage for a new power struggle in […]
The military leadership in Burkina Faso has taken decisive action against the country’s largest student organization, suspending its operations and detaining its president. The move comes as authorities intensify efforts to curb dissent following recent […]
After three years of strained relations, Niger and Bénin appear to be easing tensions along their shared frontier. The recent visit of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, to Cotonou for the inauguration of Bénin’s […]