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Pastef leader urges unity amid internal party shifts in Senegal In a bold call for solidarity, former Senegalese minister and Pastef leader Malick Gackou has rallied party members to maintain cohesion amid emerging political shifts […]
The online betting industry in Sénégal is once again shaken by a major scandal as authorities uncover a sophisticated fraud network linked to the controversial platform Melbet. An investigation by the Division spéciale de lutte […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Marguerite Gnakadé, a former Togolese Defense Minister and once one of the most influential figures in the country’s political establishment, has resorted to a hunger strike from within her […]
L’Olympique Lyonnais (OL) enters the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League with high stakes. Following a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last May, the Lyon squad, led by coach Paulo Fonseca, faces a […]
An explosive TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited intense discussions across Togo and neighboring countries. Beyond the viral spectacle, her dramatic act raises critical questions about modern protest […]
Since July 27, 2026, a former Togolese defense minister has refused all food in protest against the harsh conditions of her imprisonment. Eleven months after her arrest for criticizing the governance of President Faure Gnassingbé, […]
When communication becomes a shield against scrutiny The Burkinabè authorities appear to prioritize justifications over transparency when addressing criticism. During a public address on August 3rd at the flag-raising ceremony, Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo […]
With President Paul Biya nearing 94 years old and absent from public view for 57 days, Cameroon finds itself on a precarious edge. His prolonged stay in Geneva—officially described as a ‘private visit’—has triggered a […]
Moroccan authorities had forewarned Spanish counterparts about the potential migration crisis triggered by a recent Spanish court decision, a senior Moroccan official stated, firmly dismissing any lapse in the country’s security protocols. In the past […]
Cameroon has placed securing a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the heart of its 2027-2029 medium-term economic and budgetary framework. The Document de programmation économique et budgétaire à moyen terme submitted […]
For 58 days, a period marking the longest stretch of his four-decade rule, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, at 93 years old, has remained out of public sight. His departure on June 7 for what was […]
The Senegal women’s national team bows out of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Morocco Host nation Morocco entered the final group-stage match with a perfect record and ambitions to […]