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As the rainy season approaches, Niger’s authorities are raising urgent concerns about potential livestock losses and infrastructure damage expected during the 2026 hivernage (rainy season). The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerting, and Crisis Management (COVACC) under the Interior Ministry has issued a strong warning to rural communities, particularly pastoralists, urging heightened vigilance. On May 11, […]
The extradition process of Kemi Seba, also known as Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, is unfolding in Pretoria, where the activist has raised concerns about his safety if returned to Bénin. While his dramatic statements before the court may stir emotions, a closer look at legal realities and recent events suggests these fears are unfounded. […]
When Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Racing Club de Lens this Wednesday evening, the stakes extend far beyond a routine Ligue 1 fixture. For both clubs, the encounter represents a unique convergence of ambition, pride, and the sheer joy of football. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, PSG manager Luis Enrique framed the clash as “a […]
The growing divide between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point for opposition scrutiny. Abdou Mbow, a prominent figure in the Takku Wallu parliamentary group and the Alliance pour la République (APR), recently highlighted what he describes as a political power struggle and an institutional crisis gripping […]
For a considerable period, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire has been at the epicenter of political friction, acting as a perennial point of disagreement between the ruling administration and opposition groups. Its dissolution was formally announced on May 6 by Amadou Coulibaly, the government spokesperson. Coulibaly affirmed that this move is intended […]
On a pivotal gathering in N’Djamena, logistics experts from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened to tackle persistent hurdles in regional transit. The fifth tripartite forum, held under the theme of enhancing trade fluidity, centered on slashing logistics expenses and deepening economic integration across these neighboring nations. Over two intensive days of deliberations, […]
regional trade corridor meeting in N’Djamena N’Djamena is hosting the 5th tripartite forum bringing together Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic to address key challenges in regional transit and trade. The event, launched on May 11, 2026, brings together customs officials, port authorities, and business operators from the three nations. The opening ceremony was […]
With a dramatic late victory over Stade Brestois, Paris Saint-Germain has taken a giant stride toward securing the Ligue 1 championship. Now, the Parisians face their toughest remaining challenge in Lens, where a single slip-up could hand the title to their rivals and prolong the suspense until the season’s finale. Should PSG avoid defeat on […]
The imperative of asset declaration is once again proving to be a critical test of credibility for the Senegalese executive. Reports from Dakar indicate that several government ministers are currently non-compliant with this legal obligation, despite transparency in personal wealth being a cornerstone commitment championed by the Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko administration since […]
Chad is significantly advancing its efforts concerning regional transit corridors that connect its capital, N’Djamena, to Douala in Cameroon and Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Chadian authorities have recommenced a comprehensive logistics modernization program designed to streamline commercial exchanges between Cameroon, Chad, and the CAR. These three nations share a profound reliance on […]
A significant 45 billion CFA franc arms contract, originally sanctioned during the previous presidential term of former President Macky Sall, has reached a critical juncture in its legal scrutiny. In Dakar, two individuals implicated in the case have been remanded in custody, following a formal complaint lodged by the State Judicial Agency (AJE). The AJE […]
Roman Wadagni’s inauguration ceremony has been relocated from the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo to the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, marking a deliberate shift from symbolic spectacle to pragmatic governance. This decision underscores a commitment to the Programme d’Action du Gouvernement (PAG), reinforcing the principle that national development priorities supersede ceremonial precedence. strategic […]