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Mali crisis: mounting concern after activist’s son vanishes Widespread unease has gripped Mali following the reported disappearance of Cheick Mamadou Tall, son of prominent opposition lawyer Mountaga Tall, just days after his father was abducted. […]
The long-running investigation into alleged financial misconduct within Côte d’Ivoire’s Mupemenet-CI (Mutuelle des Enseignants) has concluded, paving the way for imminent legal proceedings. The case involves suspected embezzlement exceeding 5 billion FCFA, a sum now […]
Mali’s anti-terror fight and state security detentions: where is the balance? David Baché Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:16 AM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. Families of […]
Senegal’s president initiates broad consultations as prime minister addresses lawmakers Thursday, May 21, 2026 Add Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. From our correspondent in Dakar In place of the […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal has highlighted critical deficiencies in the country’s market infrastructure, citing advanced deterioration and significant safety hazards as urgent concerns requiring immediate action. Speaking at a government council meeting, Ousmane Sonko […]
football Ligue 1 Nice to play next match behind closed doors after riots at Allianz Riviera The disciplinary committee has imposed two full stadium closures and a suspended match for the Allianz Riviera following incidents […]
Ligue 1 Playoffs Nice vs Saint-Étienne Nice faces daunting penalties ahead of Saint-Étienne playoff showdown The stakes couldn’t be higher for both sides as OGC Nice prepares for their Ligue 1 playoff clash against AS […]
Senegal’s financial crisis: Macron’s pledge to President Faye The Republic of Senegal is navigating a severe financial storm, exacerbated by the lingering issue of ‘hidden debt,’ which threatens to push the nation toward a payment […]
Following explosive incidents during the final Ligue 1 match against Metz, the French Football League’s disciplinary board has handed down strict sanctions to OGC Nice. The club will face AS Saint-Etienne in a high-stakes playoff […]
Two men kidnapped in Zemio, tortured in Berengo, now held in Bangui gendarmerie cells The Central African Republic has once again been shaken by allegations of brutality involving foreign mercenaries. Two individuals, Antoine Zogonimbou and […]
The political landscape in the Central African Republic has been upended following intense pressure from Russian-backed mercenaries, leading to a dramatic change in the leadership of the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC). Didot Ali […]
Live coverage: what’s unfolding within Pastef? Get an exclusive, real-time look at the escalating dynamics inside the Pastef party as key figures take the stage. This in-depth discussion dissects the latest political shifts shaping Senegal […]