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Unraveling the Ndiaga Seck Case: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye Fires Back at Political Smear The detention of politician Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates and accusations of political manipulation. Lawmaker Cheikh Bara Ndiaye stands firmly by […]
Chad’s military faces Boko Haram’s prolonged insurgency under Déby Itno and Doro’s leadership For years, Chad has remained locked in a grueling conflict against the ruthless Boko Haram insurgency, now led by the elusive Bakura […]
Mathieu Olivier Investigative deputy editor-in-chief terrorism Boko Haram Islamic State Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno For over a decade, Chad has faced an unrelenting security crisis as Boko Haram and its splinter factions, including the Islamic […]
In a bustling Dakar street, K. blends seamlessly with the crowd. His hurried steps and casual phone call betray no hint of tension. Yet every movement is deliberate—“You learn to protect yourself here,” he admits. […]
AS Monaco started strongly but suffered a dramatic collapse in the final minutes, losing 5-4 to Strasbourg on the last matchday of Ligue 1. The result capped a frustrating season that ended with the club […]
The National Assembly of Senegal is facing fresh scrutiny after an internal exchange among lawmakers or administrative staff sparked a nationwide debate. The phrase, “send to this Orange Money number,” which surfaced in what appeared […]
PSG’s Road to Budapest: Strategic Rest, Friendly Match and Final Preparations The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad now faces a 12-day break from competitive fixtures until the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 […]
Football Ligue 1 Nantes Nantes coach Vahid Halilhodzic stunned by abandoned Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse: “I’ve never experienced anything like this in 40 years” Nantes head coach Vahid Halilhodzic was visibly shaken after the […]
The latest strategic maneuver by the Africa Corps—Russia’s allied force in Mali—has sent shockwaves through the country’s political and military circles. A recently published statement, framed in military terms, carries an unmistakable political subtext, hinting […]
The written exams for the 2026 National Technician Diploma (DT) session have officially begun across Bénin, commencing this past Monday, May 18, and running through Thursday, May 21. This pivotal examination serves as a critical […]
ASSE vs Nice: key details on the Ligue 1 playoff clash After securing a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne now knows their opponent for the Ligue 1 playoff showdown. The rivals will […]
Party gears up for pivotal events in June 2026 PASTEF, a leading political force in Senegal, has officially announced two major gatherings next month that will shape its future trajectory. Speaking after a nationwide patriotic […]