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Burkina Faso’s displaced people cry foul over missing agricultural aid An ambitious government-backed agricultural scheme, touted as a lifeline for internally displaced persons (IDPs) relocated to Kaya, has instead become another symbol of mismanagement and […]
Premier League Arsenal inches closer to Premier League glory with title on the line Updated today at 12:55 Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger A narrow victory over Burnley on Monday (1-0) propelled Arsenal into […]
Navigating leadership constraints: Can Ousmane Sonko steer PASTEF past article 17? As the 2026 general congress of PASTEF approaches, the question of Ousmane Sonko’s eligibility to continue leading the party under the provisions of Article […]
The highly anticipated Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Aston Villa is set to unfold at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM local time. This final-day […]
The recent enactment of Senegal’s revised Electoral Code has ignited a fierce political debate, with critics questioning whether the changes tilt the playing field in favor of the ruling coalition. Tafsir Thioye, an independent lawmaker […]
Matvey Safonov has solidified his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain this season, but the club’s hierarchy is already eyeing his potential replacement. With the French capital club fresh off securing another Ligue […]
African Politics Dakar reshapes the future of Francophonie in Africa By Staff May 19, 2026 164 No comment Dakar, May 19, 2026 — A gathering of over 200 African parliamentarians and institutional leaders in Dakar […]
Internal divisions threaten Pastef ahead of 2027 local elections With Burkina Faso’s 2027 local elections looming, the Pastef political movement faces escalating internal fractures that risk eroding its cohesion. The power struggles unfolding in key […]
On the morning of May 18, a Malian military drone unleashed a deadly strike—not on insurgents as intended, but on an allied vehicle in the gold-rich mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao. The tragic error, […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic heart, became the epicenter for continental discourse on personal data governance, hosting a pivotal event on May 18, 2026. For four days, the 9th international conference of the African Network […]
apr accuses ousmane sonko of political targeting in touba visit The Alliance for the Republic (APR) is intensifying its advocacy efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour, asserting that his arrest is […]
The National Museum of Chad in N’Djamena came alive on the evening of May 18, 2026, as it hosted the country’s first-ever Museum Night, an event dedicated to showcasing the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Under […]