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Une affaire de vol aux répercussions politiques majeures Dans un Burkina Faso en proie à une crise sécuritaire et humanitaire sans précédent, une affaire de détournement de fonds secoue l’institution militaire. Le général Célestin Simporé, […]
Football Premier League Tottenham Hotspur De Zerbi declares Tottenham’s survival battle against everton more vital than any trophy After Tuesday’s 1-2 loss to Chelsea, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has framed Sunday’s clash with Everton […]
The military-led government of Niger has taken a decisive step in its campaign to assert national control over strategic resources, but the move threatens to destabilize a critical economic sector. By terminating the long-standing mining […]
Sonko’s Friday address: a turning point for Senegal’s electoral future This Friday, Senegal’s political landscape braces for a pivotal moment as Ousmane Sonko addresses the National Assembly in Dakar. The upcoming session follows the recent […]
Chad’s economic transformation faces a critical juncture. The government is actively promoting its “Tchad Connexion 2030” plan, a flagship strategy designed to steer the nation towards sustainable growth, reducing its reliance on oil revenues. International […]
The Ivory Coast presidential election unfolded under tight security measures and an atmosphere of heightened tension, yet concluded without any significant disturbances reported from polling stations across the nation. From the economic hub of Abidjan […]
Niger has officially inaugurated the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a new national entity poised to assume control over the uranium deposits in Arlit, situated in the country’s northern region. This pivotal moment simultaneously signals […]
Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA performance: key factors behind the decline Senegal’s progress in implementing West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) reforms faced a setback in 2025, despite overall satisfactory results. This analysis examines the primary […]
Following a narrow defeat to Chelsea on tuesday, Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has labelled sunday’s clash with Everton as the most critical fixture of the season. In a candid assessment at the club’s […]
After a narrow defeat to Chelsea last weekend, Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has labeled Sunday’s showdown with Everton as the most critical match of the season—more significant than any trophy. Speaking to the […]
Kigali, May 20, 2026 — The second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) wrapped up in the polished halls of the Kigali Convention Centre, where energy urgency and industrial ambition […]
Dakar recently launched the inaugural Senegal Space Week, a bold initiative aimed at positioning the nation as a leading African hub for space technology and innovation. Organized by the Senegalese Space Studies Agency (ASES), the […]