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Senegalese supporters released after Morocco prison sentence return home A group of Senegalese supporters imprisoned following violent clashes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat were pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI […]
Tchad’s highest court upholds Succès Masra’s conviction Chad’s Supreme Court delivered a final ruling on May 21, rejecting the appeal of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, thereby cementing his 20-year prison sentence. […]
Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Published […]
24 May 2026 13:27+02:00 Declan Rice’s daring pre-match escape as Arsenal clinched Premier League supremacy Declan Rice Arsenal Premier League Bukayo Saka Declan Rice’s relentless quest for composure under extreme pressure defined Arsenal’s dramatic Premier […]
From Buenos Aires to London: Romero’s unexpected return Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is back in England ahead of a high-stakes Premier League clash against Everton, reversing his initial decision to stay in Argentina during the […]
Behind the classified report from Kirtachi Following the devastating assault on the Niger National Guard (GNN) in Kirtachi, Tillabéri region, a classified radio transmission from May 22, 2026, has exposed the true extent of the […]
The Government of South Africa has formally launched extradition proceedings against prominent panafrican activist Kemi Seba. This judicial decision carries implications that extend far beyond national borders, signaling a deliberate shift in Pretoria’s diplomatic strategy. […]
Romuald Wadagni, set to turn 50 next month, has officially begun his seven-year mandate, pledging continuity in governance and reform. His inauguration unfolded at dawn in Cotonou’s presidential palace, where he took the oath of […]
As Mali faces mounting instability, one figure has consistently stood at the forefront of its turbulent political landscape: Assimi Goïta. With the nation grappling with security threats, economic challenges, and shifting alliances, the colonel-turned-leader continues […]
Sénégal: the sacking of the prime minister sparks a political upheaval The sudden dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has plunged Senegal into a deep political crisis. The once-united duo, […]
In a decisive move to reclaim sovereignty over its natural resources, Niger has terminated its decades-long partnership with French mining giant Orano. The Nigerien government announced the establishment of TSUMCO SA (Teloua Safeguarding Uranium Mining […]
Ivorian Head of State Alassane Ouattara has returned to Abidjan following a high-level diplomatic mission to Nairobi, Kenya. The President touched down in the economic capital on the evening of May 23, 2026, wrapping up […]