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A shocking tragedy unfolded in central Mali over the weekend as drone strikes carried out by the national army claimed the lives of at least ten civilians, mostly young people, who were en route to […]
Pitch invasion and smoke bombs force early end to Nantes-Toulouse clash What was supposed to be a routine season finale turned into chaos as the final whistle never sounded at the Stade de la Beaujoire. […]
The Dakar Mayor’s patriotic walk, themed “Marching Toward 2029,” took an unexpected turn this past Sunday when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko exited early amid growing chaos. Organized by Mayor Abass Fall, the event aimed to […]
Nantes versus Toulouse match abandoned after supporter invasion and pyro The highly anticipated Ligue 1 finale between Nantes and Toulouse at the Stade de la Beaujoire was abruptly halted in the 22nd minute after chaotic […]
Nantes vs Toulouse match abandoned after fan disturbances in Ligue 1 The final game of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season between Nantes and Toulouse at the Stade de la Beaujoire was abandoned just 22 minutes […]
Stade Rennais aims for champions league spot in final Ligue 1 showdown against Marseille Stade Rennais For their final Ligue 1 fixture of the season, Stade Rennais travel to Marseille’s Vélodrome on Sunday evening (9pm […]
Olympique de Marseille vs Stade Rennais: a must-win match for European football dreams Marseille Final league match showdown tonight at Stade Vélodrome: Olympique de Marseille faces Stade Rennais with European football qualification on the line. […]
The sleepy locality of Garbougna, nestled in the heart of Niger’s Tillabéri region near the Malian border, became the site of an unprecedented tragedy on the morning of May 14, 2026. A coordinated assault by […]
Benin’s athletics surge continues with another continental medal Benin’s athletics team has once again made history at the Accra 2026 African Championships, as Yohan Awhansou secured bronze in the men’s triple jump with a leap […]
In a compelling appeal aired on iRadio, prominent Senegalese figure Chérif Bouna Samsidine Aïdara has called for urgent national unity, urging leaders to steer the country away from escalating political instability. Senegal faces critical moments […]
Manchester United storms past Nottingham Forest to secure top-four finish Football Premier League Luke Shaw scores with a stunning half-volley for Manchester United Already guaranteed a spot in next season’s Champions League, Manchester United secured […]
The streets of Dakar transformed into a vibrant sea of white on Sunday, May 17, as hundreds of supporters gathered to welcome Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The occasion marked the conclusion of a mass peaceful […]