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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, became the focal point for digital policy as the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026. This four-day gathering brought […]
Forum Biashara Afrika 2026 gathers leaders to accelerate African economic unity Lomé, the vibrant capital of Togo, is hosting the third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum from May 18, 2026, uniting African heads of […]
The qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) was finalized in Cairo this Tuesday, setting the stage for the continent’s top football showdown. All 48 participating teams now know their rivals after […]
Top News Current Affairs Senegal bolsters borders amid rising Mali insurgency threat May 19, 2026 With over 400 km of shared border with Mali and deep commercial ties to the country, Senegal is taking decisive […]
The recent decision by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities to permanently close the Target Malaria research laboratories and destroy its genetically modified mosquito samples marks a pivotal moment in the country’s scientific and political trajectory. Under […]
Arsenal on the brink of historic title triumph Arsenal stands one victory away from clinching the Premier League crown after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz’s towering […]
Arsenal inches closer to Premier League title with Burnley victory Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, maintaining their Premier League lead. The Gunners could clinch the title […]
Mali drone strikes: ten civilians killed during traditional wedding preparations A series of Malian military drone strikes in the central town of Téné has left at least ten civilians dead, including young men preparing for […]
Chaotic scenes marred two Ligue 1 fixtures on the final matchday, with pitch invasions forcing cancellations in Nantes and Nice. The final round of the Ligue 1 season was overshadowed by unprecedented fan disturbances, as […]
Key testimony surfaces in ongoing judicial probe involving political figures Dakar – In a major twist in the judicial investigations unfolding in the Senegal’s northern Louga region, detained politician Ndiaga Seck has provided striking new […]
At the Musée des Civilisations Noires in Dakar, the premiere of Independence Tey transformed a simple film screening into a powerful evening of collective remembrance, civic engagement, and political reflection on contemporary Senegal. Inside the […]
FC Nantes condemns pitch invasion after turbulent Toulouse match La Tribune Loire de la Beaujoire, Sunday during the match against Toulouse. (Sébastien Salom-Gomis /AFP) Following Sunday’s abandoned match against Toulouse after a pitch invasion by […]