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In a bold call to action at the Biashara Afrika 2026 forum in Lomé, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé urged African nations and business leaders to move beyond declarations and turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into tangible benefits for citizens. The three-day forum, co-hosted by Togo’s government and the AfCFTA Secretariat, brought together […]
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has issued a stark warning to his players ahead of their crucial Premier League showdown with Chelsea, emphasizing that the club’s fight for survival is far from over. Despite sitting comfortably above the relegation zone, the Italian coach insists the team cannot afford to ease up as they target a […]
When the third edition of the pan-African Biashara Afrika forum kicked off in Lomé on a bright Monday, the gathering’s high-flying promises of continental integration collided spectacularly with the harsh realities at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport. The event, billed as a « grand stage » for celebrating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) […]
The chief registrar of the Zemio court in the Central African Republic has vanished without a trace following an alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries operating in the region. Family members have expressed growing alarm as weeks pass with no word on his whereabouts or condition. Local sources confirm the incident occurred near the courthouse in […]
An ongoing operation involving Russian mercenaries and elements of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) in the Bamingui-Bangoran region has reportedly taken an alarming turn. What was intended as a security deployment in the Ndele area has, according to accounts, transformed into widespread cattle rustling, directly impacting local herders. The unexpected shift in the forces’ […]
Indépendance Tey, the latest documentary by Senegalese filmmaker Abdou Lahat Fall, made its debut at the Musée des Civilisations Noires in Dakar, turning a simple film screening into a powerful evening of collective reflection on the nation’s recent struggles and triumphs. a film that resonates with a generation in motion On the evening of its […]
FC Nantes condemns pitch invasion by supporters after Toulouse match Football Ligue 1 La Tribune Loire de la Beaujoire, Sunday during the match against Toulouse. Following the pitch invasion by a group of supporters during Sunday’s abandoned match against Toulouse, FC Nantes has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the incidents. The club, now relegated […]
With unmistakable clarity, the message cut through the rhetoric. Opening the third edition of the pan-African forum Biashara Afrika in Lomé, Togolese Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé called on African leaders to shift from political ambition to measurable economic outcomes, urging the continent to translate visions into tangible growth and deeper integration. Lomé has once […]
The recent decision by Burkina Faso’s military leadership to split Operation Garkoi into two separate tactical headquarters—Operation Akarasse along the Algerian border and Operation Klafoki along the Chadian frontier—has ignited intense debate among governance and security analysts across the Sahel. While official statements frame the move as a bid to enhance efficiency and coordination, critics […]
During a carefully orchestrated three-day visit to Moscow in mid-May, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahoua Don Mello, engaged in high-level discussions that steered clear of the country’s recent political turbulence. The trip, shrouded in discretion, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties while avoiding any direct mention of the ongoing tensions linked to the Patriotic […]
As Burkina Faso finds itself increasingly mired in an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, the recent priorities of the transitional government have drawn considerable scrutiny. A palpable chasm appears to have emerged between official communication efforts and the grim realities confronting the nation’s front lines. This juxtaposition presents a striking, arguably unsettling, contrast. On one […]
Following the chaotic scenes that forced officials to abandon the recent Ligue 1 clash between Nantes FC and Toulouse, the spotlight now turns to potential disciplinary measures. Roland Menu, leader of the “Allez Nantes Canaris” supporters’ club, condemns the violence that overshadowed the sport. Chaos on the field: what really happened during the match? Pitch […]