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The Malian transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, delivered a pivotal address on May 27, 2026, at Koulouba following the Eid al-Adha prayers held at the presidential palace in Bamako. Addressing the Prime Minister, the President […]
Who is Senegal’s newly appointed prime minister? Senegal has entered a new political chapter with the appointment of Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the nation’s prime minister. Tasked with guiding the country through a period […]
In the streets of N’Djamena, a disturbing trend is unfolding. Amid the city’s bustling markets and quiet neighborhoods, a cry echoes through the alleyways: « Hadid kilo! »—the local name for scrap metal collectors who […]
Mason Greenwood’s future hangs in the balance as Marseille weighs drastic financial decisions With Marseille facing mounting financial pressures, the club’s leadership has initiated a sweeping internal restructuring. Stéphane Richard, the newly appointed president, has […]
The digital landscape, with its rapid dissemination of information and viral trends, has fundamentally reshaped public debate. While social media platforms serve as unprecedented forums for democratic expression, they also risk amplifying divisive rhetoric, thereby […]
International political tensions grow in Senegal as sonko and faye drift apart The dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set the stage for a new power struggle in […]
The military leadership in Burkina Faso has taken decisive action against the country’s largest student organization, suspending its operations and detaining its president. The move comes as authorities intensify efforts to curb dissent following recent […]
After three years of strained relations, Niger and Bénin appear to be easing tensions along their shared frontier. The recent visit of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, to Cotonou for the inauguration of Bénin’s […]
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is set to double his weekly earnings after finalizing a blockbuster transfer to FC Barcelona. The English international is currently undergoing a medical examination in Spain, a crucial step before […]
Burkina Faso suspends student union amid arrests of activists Breaking news. The military-led government in Ouagadougou has suspended the Union générale des étudiants du Burkina (Ugeb), the country’s leading student organization, for three months with […]
Alors que le Paris Saint-Germain vise une deuxième couronne consécutive, les Londoniens espèrent inscrire leur nom au palmarès de la compétition européenne. Voici comment suivre la rencontre À quelle heure ? By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
Mali’s capital, Bamako, recently observed Eid al-Adha (locally known as Tabaski) under an atmosphere of heightened tension. The festive occasion was overshadowed by a chilling warning from the Group for the Support of Islam and […]