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The Abobo district in Abidjan is mourning the loss of a prominent figure in local politics and tradition. Koné Gogé, widely known as the Doyen Koné Gogé, former mayor of Abobo, PDCI-RDA delegate for Abobo […]
regional forces push boko haram jihadists to retreat on lake Chad Military operations across the Lake Chad basin have forced jihadists from the Boko Haram group to abandon their strongholds following a coordinated regional offensive. […]
The road to Ligue 1 just got a lot more exciting. In a thrilling playoff match at Stade Bauer, Rodez stunned Red Star with a 3-2 victory, overturning a two-goal deficit in a game packed […]
refugee women in Chad face violence and healthcare shortages Chad is grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis as over 1.3 million refugees and returnees—primarily women and children—have sought shelter in a country already strained by […]
Sénégal explores debt solutions beyond IMF recommendations With our correspondent in Dakar, Léa-Lisa Westerhoff The eagerly anticipated conference on Senegal’s debt crisis in Dakar took an unexpected turn when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was notably […]
Sénégal’s debt dilemma draws experts to Dakar conference The bustling city of Dakar recently hosted a pivotal two-day event: the International Conference on Debt in Sénégal. Titled « Debt crisis in Sénégal: toward sustainable, progressive […]
Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS bolsters Côte d’Ivoire automotive sector with SICTA acquisition Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, a diversified investment firm, has finalized its acquisition of SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile), the long-standing automotive inspection leader in Côte […]
Senegal’s debt and reforms discussed by Kristalina Georgieva and President Diomaye The International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, met with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to address critical economic challenges, including debt management and […]
Electricity network sabotage triggers crisis in Mali’s capital The weekend of May 10–11, 2026, entered Mali’s history as a dark chapter for its energy infrastructure. Near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, militants from […]
Norwegian development minister’s official visit to Dakar in may 2026 Norway’s Minister of International Development, His Excellency Åsmund Aukrust, concluded a two-day official visit to Dakar from May 3 to 4, 2026. May 12, 2026 […]
President Ouattara introduces structural reforms to tighten RHDP’s internal governance The leader of Côte d’Ivoire, President Alassane Ouattara, is rolling out significant organizational changes within his political movement, the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie […]
Paris Saint-Germain poised to claim Ligue 1 crown in Lens clash On Wednesday, May 13, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face RC Lens in a high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter that could crown them champions of France […]