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Manchester City faces its sternest test yet in the race for the Premier League title against an in-form Bournemouth side determined to secure European football. With just one point needed for the Cherries to book […]
Two prominent members of the former Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP), Me Bidi Valentin and Bombay Kelo, have been granted provisional release from prison due to critical health conditions. The decision follows an […]
When Ariel Weil, Mayor of Paris Centre, published a sharp critique of Senegal’s stance on homosexuality, the debate over LGBTQ+ rights in West Africa reached new heights. His op-ed, released around the International Day Against […]
For over a year now, opposition figure Succès Masra has remained behind bars in Chad. Following his arrest, the former Prime Minister was handed a 20-year prison sentence for allegedly triggering intercommunal violence in southern […]
A high-level delegation from Chad recently concluded a study mission in Yaoundé, focused on integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into the national education system. Hosted by the UNESCO Regional Office for Central Africa, the […]
In recent years, Africa’s political landscape—particularly within the Sahel region—has witnessed a striking display of symbolism. Public demonstrations advocating sovereignty have increasingly featured Russian flags and slogans overtly supportive of Moscow. For a vocal segment […]
With over 261 million West African CFA francs mobilized under the Faso Mêbo banner by mid-May 2026, Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has hailed the initiative as a triumph of collective patriotism. Yet […]
Unraveling the Ndiaga Seck Case: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye Fires Back at Political Smear The detention of politician Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates and accusations of political manipulation. Lawmaker Cheikh Bara Ndiaye stands firmly by […]
Chad’s military faces Boko Haram’s prolonged insurgency under Déby Itno and Doro’s leadership For years, Chad has remained locked in a grueling conflict against the ruthless Boko Haram insurgency, now led by the elusive Bakura […]
Mathieu Olivier Investigative deputy editor-in-chief terrorism Boko Haram Islamic State Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno For over a decade, Chad has faced an unrelenting security crisis as Boko Haram and its splinter factions, including the Islamic […]
In a bustling Dakar street, K. blends seamlessly with the crowd. His hurried steps and casual phone call betray no hint of tension. Yet every movement is deliberate—“You learn to protect yourself here,” he admits. […]
AS Monaco started strongly but suffered a dramatic collapse in the final minutes, losing 5-4 to Strasbourg on the last matchday of Ligue 1. The result capped a frustrating season that ended with the club […]