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In an extraordinary account, Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira shares his two-year ordeal in Central African captivity. Arrested precisely two years ago in Zemio, a town in southeastern Central African Republic, Figueira was released on April […]
football Bundesliga Wolfsburg stunned by Paderborn in relegation playoff, relegated to 2.Bundesliga In a dramatic night in Paderborn, VfL Wolfsburg suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 extra-time defeat against SC Paderborn 07 in the relegation playoff, sealing […]
Politique Bénin: romuald wadagni reveals his inaugural government of 24 ministers In Bénin, President Romuald Wadagni has officially announced the composition of his first government. This new administration comprises a total of 24 ministers, including […]
The official ceremony in Cotonou witnessed an unprecedented diplomatic development, as the Prime Minister of Niger’s transitional government, accompanied by the Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso and Mali, made a high-profile appearance, suggesting a significant […]
AS Saint-Étienne faces Nice: Old’s status uncertain, Tardieu returns for crucial playoff Saint-Étienne With the Ligue 1 playoffs against Nice looming, AS Saint-Étienne faces an uncertain outcome as left-back Ben Old battles a hamstring injury […]
Tottenham Hotspur secures Andy Robertson in Premier League switch Tottenham Hotspur have finalized an agreement with Andy Robertson, bringing the experienced left-back to North London for the upcoming season. The 32-year-old, whose contract at Liverpool […]
On May 24, Cotonou’s Palais des Congrès esplanade became the stage for a historic gathering as thousands converged to witness Romuald Wadagni’s investiture ceremony. Among the distinguished attendees were African business magnates like Aliko Dangote, […]
Liverpool clinched their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brentford at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League campaign. a late strike seals the deal Needing […]
Heaps’ Champions League journey ends in Oslo with a bitter defeat Lindsey Heaps, the skilled American midfielder, concluded her European adventure with Olympique Lyonnais on a somber note. Despite her team’s best efforts, they suffered […]
Premier League: Maxence Lacroix’s Crystal Palace exit looms as top clubs circle The final whistle of the Premier League season may sound the curtain on Maxence Lacroix’s time at Crystal Palace. The French defender is […]
The Government of South Africa has formally launched extradition proceedings against prominent panafrican activist Kemi Seba. This judicial decision carries implications that extend far beyond national borders, signaling a deliberate shift in Pretoria’s diplomatic strategy. […]
In a decisive move to reclaim sovereignty over its natural resources, Niger has terminated its decades-long partnership with French mining giant Orano. The Nigerien government announced the establishment of TSUMCO SA (Teloua Safeguarding Uranium Mining […]