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In Mali’s central region, a high-level government delegation led by Ismaël Wagué, the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, visited Bandiagara on Monday, May 11, 2026. The trip followed a deadly terrorist […]
In a show of solidarity with victims of recent violence, a high-level Malian government delegation, led by Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion General Ismaël Wagué, traveled to Bandiagara in central Mali […]
The announcement of the removal of the official recognition granted to Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi 1st as the traditional leader of Adakpamé Kpota-Colas in Lomé has ignited a wave of reactions across Togo. The move, which […]
As the extradition process unfolds in Pretoria, activist Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, continues to make bold statements. The dual national (French-Beninese) has declared before a South African court that […]
The encounter between Racing Club de Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this Wednesday evening is shaping up to be more than just a regular fixture—it’s a festive moment for French football, according to PSG manager […]
Chad’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, recently delivered a firm pledge to confront the enduring challenge posed by Boko Haram. Addressing the nation via social media, he declared, “We will intensify our fight with renewed […]
In a bold declaration following a devastating assault, Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno reaffirmed his nation’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. On May 5, he took to social media to declare, « We will […]
Tensions between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have escalated into a full-blown political standoff, with opposition figures now framing the situation as a full-blown institutional crisis. Abdou Mbow, a prominent […]
The asset declaration requirement has once again become a litmus test for the credibility of Senegal’s executive branch. Reports emerging from Dakar suggest multiple ministers in the current government may have failed to comply with […]
The Senegalese justice system has taken a decisive step in probing a controversial 45 billion CFA francs arms procurement contract, signed during the tenure of former President Macky Sall. Two individuals have been remanded in […]
PSG’s title clash with Lens hit by a wave of absentees Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face RC Lens in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 showdown, but the French capital club arrives in Lens with a […]
On a scorching may morning in 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, made a high-risk visit to the front lines of Operation Koundjoaré in northern Togo. His arrival […]