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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has summoned key members of his political leadership for a crucial gathering this Friday, May 15, 2026 at his residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. Scheduled for […]
The agricultural landscape of Bénin has undergone a profound transformation since the implementation of sweeping reforms in 2016. Under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, the country has embraced a bold vision centered on substantial […]
In a predictable turn of events, Laurent Gbagbo has once again solidified his leadership of the Ivorian Popular Party of Africa – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The party’s recent congress in Treichville’s cultural palace saw him […]
An urgent gathering of political leaders is taking place this evening at the residence of Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef party, in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The meeting, scheduled to begin […]
A French national has been detained in Senegal under controversial circumstances, sparking diplomatic concern and renewed debate over human rights in the West African nation. Diplomatic sources confirmed that the individual was arrested in Dakar […]
Mali blocus: JNIM’s blockade sparks humanitarian crisis in Bamako The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under siege since April 30, with jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) enforcing […]
During a high-level meeting in N’Djamena, Chad’s Prime Minister, Mr. Allamaye Halina, warmly received Mr. Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure. The encounter centered on Algeria’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral […]
Laurent Gbagbo remains at the helm of his Ivorian political party After initially signaling his intention to step down, former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as leader of the Parti des peuples africains […]
Moscow’s hollow roar: where was Russia when Venezuela needed it most? Some silences speak louder than words. Others reveal the unmistakable scent of strategic retreat. When Caracas convulsed in early 2026—after a sweeping American military […]
At the Stade Orange Vélodrome, Olympique de Marseille faces Stade Rennais in a must-win clash to secure a spot in next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League. With just one matchday left in Ligue 1, the […]
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, has openly admitted his disappointment following Declan Rice’s decision to join Arsenal instead of joining the Red Devils. The Portuguese midfielder had long viewed Rice as the ideal signing […]
The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting unacceptable hardships on civilians, threatening their rights to food security, healthcare, and safety, while raising serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian law. The Groupe de soutien à […]