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Voices from Chad: navigating political unrest In Chad, the recent sentencing of eight opposition leaders to eight years in prison has ignited sharp debates. While critics warn of a growing erosion of public freedoms, the […]
The « March towards 2029 » patriotic walk in Dakar took an unexpected turn this past Sunday, as organizers and participants faced significant challenges that disrupted the event’s intended flow. Unplanned disruptions overshadow patriotic rally […]
Since the outbreak of the conflict over four years ago, the war in Ukraine has intensified with relentless Russian aerial bombardments devastating both its territory and economy. In response, Kiev has adopted a bold strategy […]
French engineer detained in Senegal over homosexuality: diplomatic tensions rise A French national working as an engineer in Dakar has been arrested in Senegal, sparking diplomatic friction between Paris and Dakar. The case, unfolding amid […]
The Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC) has etched its name into football history by clinching a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League following an intense final matchday. The team’s triumph has sent shockwaves through […]
France’s Minister of Sports, Youth and Civic Engagement condemned what she described as “utterly unacceptable” scenes of violence that unfolded during the final matchday of Ligue 1 on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at the […]
INP-HB and CEA VALOPRO inaugurate a groundbreaking Master’s program in sustainable development In a move to advance sustainable development in Africa, the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) through its Centre d’Excellence Africain en Valorisation […]
Ligue 1 finale erupts in violence as masked fans storm pitches in Nantes and Nice pitch invasions and cagoule-clad supporters mar last-day drama in French top flight The final whistle of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 […]
Tolisso: ‘We delivered a forgettable performance, but we can be proud of our season’ The Olympique Lyonnais side suffered a heavy home defeat to RC Lens on the final matchday of the Ligue 1 season, […]
The PSG concluded their Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to the Paris FC in the 34th matchday. Though the game held no stakes for the league title, the Parisian side now shifts its […]
The anticipated sighting of the lunar crescent marking the start of Dhul Hijja 1447 did not materialize in Senegal on Sunday, reshaping the religious calendar for the Tabaski celebrations. Following local astronomical observations, authorities confirmed […]
Trailing 4-1 in the second half, RC Strasbourg staged a breathtaking recovery to secure a dramatic 5-4 triumph over Monaco on matchday 34 of Ligue 1. The eighth-placed hosts faced a seventh-placed side that dominated […]