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Malians remain steadfast in their support for the army and transitional leadership, says Moussa Ag Acharatoumane Leading voices in Mali’s transition stress unity and resilience as the nation faces coordinated attacks from armed groups. The coordinated assaults of April 25, which left the Defense Minister dead and briefly placed Kidal under rebel control, have intensified […]
Tchad: opposition warns of authoritarian slide ahead of protests The political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a dangerous authoritarian drift in Chad, calling for nationwide mobilization on May 16, 2026. During a press briefing held to outline its concerns, the coalition highlighted the worsening political […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 campaign reached a significant milestone this week, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov delivering a standout performance against RC Lens. The Russian shot-stopper made eight crucial saves to secure a vital 2-0 win, a result that mathematically clinched the club’s fifth consecutive league title and 14th overall. Safonov’s heroics came after he returned […]
Senegal’s debt burden sparks urgent calls for smarter borrowing solutions Economists gathered in Dakar this week have urged Senegal to rethink its debt management strategy, warning that the current borrowing approach risks exacerbating the country’s financial strain. At a high-profile conference on Senegal’s debt crisis, experts presented bold alternatives to traditional multilateral lending, emphasizing the […]
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Nairobi — Tensions simmered beneath diplomatic smiles as the Senegal vs Morocco football controversy dominated private conversations at the Africa-France summit in Nairobi. Days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal proudly declared 2026 a “special year” for his nation—”kicked off with an African Cup of Nations title”—the fallout from the disputed final in Rabat […]
Algeria-Chad infrastructure Algeria and Chad advance trans-saharan road project in N’Djamena The Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, recently concluded a significant two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad. Leading a distinguished delegation, Minister Djellaoui arrived in N’Djamena with a clear agenda: to meticulously review and strategize the implementation of […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s hydrocarbon leader celebrates six decades of growth and future ambitions An industry stalwart with roots stretching back six decades has launched a year-long celebration to honor its legacy while charting an ambitious path forward. The milestone event, held at the company’s Vridi headquarters in Abidjan, marked the official beginning of commemorations that will […]
The final matchday of the Ligue 2 season took an unexpected turn when referee halted the game indefinitely after spectators invaded the pitch at Stade Armand-Cesari, hurling smoke bombs in protest following Le Mans’ second goal in stoppage time. Promotion secured for Le Mans, relegation for Bastia Le Mans FC officially celebrated its long-awaited return […]
Battle of banners at Bollaert: PSG supporters mock Lens, while Sang et Or fans strike back The Paris Saint-Germain side sealed their 14th Ligue 1 title in dramatic fashion at Lens, but the night was defined as much by the match itself as by the fiery exchanges between rival supporters. Paris Saint-Germain’s triumphant 14th Ligue […]
Supporters of RC Lens made their voices heard early in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, unfurling a striking banner that accused the club’s president, Nasser al-Khelaïfi, of destroying the league’s competitive balance. What the message conveyed As the match kicked off, the banner—displayed by passionate fans in the stands—carried a bold […]
football Ligue 1 Lens fans voice frustration at pSG president ahead of crucial Ligue 1 clash RC Lens supporters made their dissatisfaction clear during Wednesday’s match against pSG, unveiling a banner accusing club president Nasser al-Khelaïfi of undermining French football’s top tier. Fans of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais club expressed their anger through a provocative message displayed […]