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Despite the recent ruling by the CAF appeal jury, Pape Gueye is not backing down. The midfielder, who found the net during the CAN 2025 final between Sénégal and Maroc, still considers himself a rightful […]
The Northern region of Burkina Faso has witnessed a fresh surge in violence this Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Through its communication channels, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) has declared it […]
A recent legislative move in Gabon has sparked intense public debate following the release of an ordinance aimed at governing digital interactions. The document, which was signed on February 26 but only surfaced publicly recently, […]
In a formal communication issued on April 14, 2026, Benin’s prominent opposition political entity, « Les Démocrates », conveyed its heartfelt republican congratulations to the newly elected leadership duo, Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata. […]
More than two weeks following the inauguration of President Faustin Archange Touadéra, an event that heralded the commencement of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a former head of government and influential leader of the MLPC […]
despite a 2-1 away victory in the return leg, fc barcelona has been eliminated from the champions league quarter-finals by atlético madrid. trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the catalans couldn’t overturn the deficit. raphinha […]
French President welcomes Mauritania’s Head of State at the Élysée Palace. A month ahead of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11-12, symbolizing renewed France-Africa partnerships, this visit underscores France’s commitment to deepening […]
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday, marking a historic moment in Franco-Mauritanian relations. The visit, the first of its kind […]
The breaking news from Benin’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) paints a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in the nation’s political journey. Romuald Wadagni, previously the distinguished Minister of Economy, has been decisively elected […]
Tensions surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco show no signs of easing. The controversy deepened after the CAF Appeals Jury controversially awarded Morocco a 3-0 technical victory on March 17, overturning the […]
Partager Écouter “Élections jouées d’avance”, “scrutins sans suspens”, “victoires du président sortant dès le premier tour”. Les élections présidentielles en Afrique au cours de l’année 2025 ont été marquées par une tendance au verrouillage de l’opposition […]
With polls now closed across Benin following the presidential vote on April 12, 2026, one outcome is undeniable: the nation has defied dire predictions. Amid escalating instability in neighboring West African states, Cotonou delivered a […]