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In N’Djamena and across Chad’s urban centers, sports betting and online gambling are rapidly gaining traction among young people. Driven by the promise of quick winnings, digital entertainment, and the pervasive influence of the internet, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A glance at a map reveals why Algeria views Mali as a critical neighbor. The vast Sahara stretches across both nations, home to the Tuareg people. For Algiers, the priority has long been to prevent […]
Surviving in Bamako: coping under emergency rule Residents of Bamako, the vibrant capital of Mali, continue to navigate daily life amid persistent emergency measures. The city’s outskirts remain sealed off by armed groups, keeping the […]
Senegal minister sues media over alleged false reports Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, Mabouba Diagne, has filed a defamation lawsuit against multiple media outlets. The legal action follows reports linking him to […]
This year, Chad takes center stage as the guest of honor at Cameroon’s 54th National Day parade on May 20, 2026, both in Yaoundé and across all regions of the country. The event, widely recognized […]
Ndiaga Seck claims Ousmane Sonko unaware of private life amid legal troubles Following his recent incarceration, Ndiaga Seck has made a striking disclosure: Senegalese political figure Ousmane Sonko had no knowledge of his personal affairs, […]
During his testimony, prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck provided a detailed account of his relationship with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, addressing personal matters with clarity. Speaking in Wolof, he emphatically stated, « Xamul woon li […]