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The grand Sunni mosque in Ouagadougou, one of the most frequented Islamic places of worship in Burkina Faso’s capital, has been cordoned off by police since May 29. The transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim […]
PSG face Arsenal in high-stakes Champions League final Paris Saint-Germain head into the Champions League final against Arsenal with ambition, confidence, and a squad at full strength. The match, set for Saturday at the Puskás […]
Dakar — In a heartfelt tribute, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered spiritual figure whose influence extended far beyond religious […]
This weekend, Bamako finds itself under an unusual security spotlight as the United States Embassy in Mali issues a stringent travel advisory for its citizens. From Saturday, May 30, 2026, American nationals in the capital […]
Nice secures Ligue 1 survival with thrilling playoff victory over Saint-Étienne The OGC Nice side produced a masterclass in the second leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 playoff, dominating their rivals to preserve their elite […]
In a packed lecture hall at the Idriss Déby Itno National Administration School (ENA) in N’Djamena, former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké delivered a compelling lecture on Thursday, May 29, 2026. The […]
A groundbreaking appointment has reshaped the Bénin’s presidential security framework: Captain Elvire Toupé becomes the first woman to serve as aide-de-camp to President Romuald Wadagni. This landmark decision places a female officer at the center […]
Laval bars gear up for Champions League final after last-minute screen approval As Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal prepare to face off in the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30, 2026, bar owners in […]
PoliticsSenegal How will Bassirou Diomaye Faye govern Senegal? PoliticsSenegal the tree of palabres 29 May 2026 This week, the Tree of Palabres debate focuses on the growing political tensions in Senegal between President Bassirou Diomaye […]
Security incidentMali Two men fatally shot near ORTM headquarters in Bamako late may 202629 may 2026 Two young men lost their lives in a fatal shooting near the headquarters of the Malian Office of Radio […]
On the occasion of his hundredth birthday, Senegal’s former President Abdoulaye Wade was honored by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly. The tribute came as Wade marks a century of service to the nation. […]
On May 28, the United Nations Human Rights Office in Chad hosted an evaluation workshop in N’Djamena to assess the outcomes of a three-year initiative supporting civil society organizations in human rights advocacy and protection. […]