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Politics Chad Tchad: One Year Since Opposition Leader Succès Masra Remains Behind Bars May 16, 2026 As the anniversary of Succès Masra’s detention arrives, his party faces an uncertain future while authorities tighten their grip […]
The month of May has long been synonymous with upheaval in Senegalese society. For nearly six decades, waves of protests—academic, union-led, and political—have repeatedly swept across the nation during this period. Now, as the calendar […]
Harvey Elliott remains unavailable for Aston Villa’s clash with his parent club, Liverpool, marking yet another missed opportunity in what has become a disastrous loan spell. Even without this fixture, Unai Emery had no intention […]
Côte d’Ivoire braces for sheep shortage ahead of Tabaski The recent decision by Burkina Faso to indefinitely halt cattle exports has sent ripples of concern across Côte d’Ivoire. With the country’s Tabaski demand estimated at […]
The Chadian government has firmly rejected allegations of civilian casualties in recent airstrikes along Lake Chad, labeling the claims as attempts to undermine national defense efforts against terrorism in the region. Gassim Chérif Mahamat, government […]
In the arid frontier zone between Mauritania and Mali, nearly 300,000 Malian refugees cling to hope while bracing for fresh waves of displacement. Their fragile optimism stems from recent battlefield reverses suffered by Mali‘s junta—backed […]
The third edition of the mobile technology and apps exhibition kicked off in Abidjan, reinforcing Côte d’Ivoire’s drive to build a robust digital ecosystem anchored by local and international players. The event brings together device […]
The case of Succès Masra has entered its second year, drawing scrutiny from Western chancelleries amid Chad’s fragile transition. The former Prime Minister and leader of Les Transformateurs was detained in N’Djamena twelve months ago […]
As the final whistle approaches for the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, the clash between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais takes center stage—not just for bragging rights, but for a coveted European spot. With both […]
Tchad denies civilian targeting in anti-Boko Haram strikes N’Djamena, May 15 — The Chadian government has forcefully rejected accusations from the United Nations regarding civilian casualties during recent military operations against Boko Haram in the […]
After months of anticipation, the announcement came with solemnity. The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) convened its first-ever congress in Abidjan and formally endorsed Laurent Gbagbo’s continued leadership as party president on Thursday, May […]
The Chadian government has firmly rejected accusations from the United Nations, which alleged that civilians were killed in airstrikes targeting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin. During a press briefing held this Thursday, May […]