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Édouard Dahome, a Guadeloupe native, appointed Bénin’s energy, water and mining minister In a historic move for diplomatic and cultural ties, Édouard Dahome, a native of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, has been named Bénin’s new Minister of Energy, Water and Mines. The appointment, which places a prominent figure from the French Antilles at the heart of […]
The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 playoffs is set for this Tuesday, featuring a showdown between AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice. Both Senegalese international players, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are slated to start for Nice in this pivotal encounter. OGC Nice travels to the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, home of AS Saint-Étienne, […]
Violence erupted in the remote village of M’béngou, located near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, after an armed incursion by foreign mercenaries left a trail of destruction. Locals report a mass exodus as civilians flee the area, fearing further bloodshed. The attack, carried out by armed individuals believed to be associated with a foreign […]
Humanitarian crisis Mali Tabaski celebrations marred by displacement struggles in Bamako May 2026 Displaced families in Bamako face harsh conditions ahead of Tabaski celebrations after their market eviction. At the informal displacement camp in Faladiè, Bamako, a makeshift educational center stands as the only refuge for dozens of displaced families. Many fled conflict in central […]
The residence of Thierry, a local father of three living in Obo, was violently raided yesterday by armed individuals believed to be Russian mercenaries operating in the Central African Republic. The incident left the family shaken as their home was systematically looted, with valuables and essential belongings taken without warning. what happened during the raid […]
L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko a été élu mardi président de l’Assemblée nationale quatre jours après avoir été limogé par le chef de l’Etat, qu’il pourrait continuer à défier depuis ce nouveau poste influent.
The recent visit by Lansana Kouyaté, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has thrust regional diplomacy back into the spotlight. Standing before Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Kouyaté championed a “necessary cooperation,” underscoring an unassailable truth: geography and shared humanity cannot be undone by political decrees. While […]
Ousmane Sonko’s swift political resurgence in Senegal JavaScript is required to view this content. Please enable it or try a different browser. Senegal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift as Ousmane Sonko, following a brief removal from the Prime Minister’s office, has been swiftly elevated to the presidency of the National Assembly. This strategic […]
Senegal’s political shift: Ousmane Sonko elected as National Assembly President In a dramatic political development, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and former Prime Minister of Senegal, has been elected as the President of the National Assembly just days after his removal from the government led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This swift transition […]
psg arsenal final live stream: watch uefa champions league clash at 6pm cet Football fans expecting the usual 9pm kickoff for the Champions League final are in for a shock this weekend. Here’s what you need to know about the early 6pm start in Budapest. Football fans across Europe are used to planning their Saturday […]
An institutional upheaval reshapes Senegal’s political landscape The swift elevation of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to the helm of Senegal’s National Assembly has sent ripples through the country’s political establishment. Following a series of abrupt institutional maneuvers, the former presidential candidate now wields unprecedented legislative authority, raising questions about the future of governance in Dakar. […]