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The political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has intensified its call for a peaceful nationwide mobilization scheduled for May 16, 2026, denouncing what it describes as the Chadian government’s authoritarian slide under President Mahamat […]
10:01 RN2 À SAINT-BENOÎT Le projet d’aménagement déclaré d’utilité publique, la Région autorisée à acquérir à l’amiable ou en expropriant, les terrains nécessaires au chantier By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
Sports diplomatic fallout from Senegal Morocco football dispute lingers at Nairobi summit At Nairobi summit, Senegal’s president Diomaye Faye’s triumphant remarks revive tensions over controversial Morocco victory Four months after the controversial Africa Cup of […]
Key infrastructure talks held in N’Djamena on trans-Saharan highway progress The Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, concluded a two-day working visit to N’Djamena to assess the on-the-ground advancement of two […]
Football League promotions Le Mans promoted to Ligue 1 as Bastia relegated to Ligue 3 The LFP disciplinary board confirmed on Wednesday evening the 0-2 victory of Le Mans over Bastia, securing their promotion to […]
Le Mans FC secures place in French top flight after disciplinary ruling Le Mans The disciplinary committee of France’s professional football league has confirmed Le Mans FC’s victory over Bastia in the final matchday of […]
Disturbing accounts are emerging from the Haut-Mbomou region of the Central African Republic, where civilians report experiencing medieval-style torture at the hands of alleged Russian mercenaries. Witnesses describe methods reminiscent of crucifixion, drawing parallels to […]
Racing Club de Lens secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Nantes on May 8th. Meziane Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder, made an immediate impact by scoring the […]
The Burkina Faso transitional regime faces a moment of reckoning. Despite bold declarations of sovereignty from Ouagadougou, credible reports confirm that Captain Ibrahim Traoré has dispatched an official delegation to Abidjan to seek urgent financial […]
Africa Kenya and Chad deepen diplomatic ties with shared vision Kenyan President William Ruto highlights the strong diplomatic bonds between Kenya and Chad, praising Chad’s leadership in Haiti’s security mission. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 […]
A recent television segment on public broadcaster France TV has ignited fierce debate in Senegal, with many questioning its portrayal of LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The report, aired in the evening news on May […]
The Mali of today faces a critical moment. Six coordinated attacks on April 25, led by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM)—an al-Qaeda affiliate—and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad […]