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Fenerbahçe a conclu un accord historique avec l’Olympique de Marseille pour le transfert de l’attaquant Mason Greenwood, estimé à 42 millions d’euros. L’ancien joueur de Manchester United devrait signer un contrat juteux de quatre ans en Turquie. Le départ de Greenwood s’inscrit comme une opération majeure pour l’OM, alors que l’attaquant était sous contrat jusqu’en […]
Following his exit from power in March 2024, former Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced his return to Dakar on July 17, where he will meet with current Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The visit, he explained, is part of his ongoing efforts to secure the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In a statement […]
French prime minister set to strengthen Morocco ties in Rabat state visit French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on a pivotal state visit to Rabat on July 15, marking his first official overseas trip since assuming office. The high-profile delegation accompanying him includes twelve cabinet ministers, underscoring the significance of this diplomatic mission. The visit […]
A decade after his initial departure, Lucas Digne is set to make a stunning comeback to Paris Saint-Germain, catching the football world off guard. The French international, currently playing for Aston Villa, will reunite with his former teammates in the capital, marking a significant shift in the club’s defensive strategy. From Barcelona to Paris: A […]
Cameroon’s Minister of Cults, Paul Atanga Nji, announced on July 8, 2026, the impending shutdown of 1,400 emerging churches across the nation. He cited persistent administrative irregularities as the primary reason for this decisive action. Back in 2024, the minister had instructed all new religious establishments to register with his department. However, many have yet […]
Breaking News Sécurité: Ressources naturelles et paix: à l’ONU, la France appelle au renforcement des normes internationales dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement ⠀ ⠀ Politique: RDC : la Coalition C5 interpelle Évariste Ndayishimiye sur la place de la « majorité silencieuse » dans les médiations⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: RDC : « La responsabilité est davantage militaire », Christian […]
Key developments July 12, 2026: Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, publicly accused President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of deviating from Pastef’s core commitments during a speech in Touba. Public Debt Concerns: Sonko highlighted a national debt he described as ‘nearly unpayable’ and the absence of a program with the IMF, revealing a previously undisclosed […]
The key takeaways Dates: The African Economic Conference took place from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Abidjan Organizers: Co-hosted by the African Development Bank, UNDP, and OECD New initiative: Launch of the African Chief Economists Network (ACE-Network) on July 12 Participation: Over 4,000 virtual attendees across three days From July 10 to 12, 2026, […]
Key figures 59 fatalities: Death toll from Côte d’Ivoire floods since mid-May 2026, including over 20 in Attécoubé 5 high-risk areas: Nématoulaye, Djéné écaré, Santé 3, Cité Fairmont and Attécoubé 3 targeted Timeline: Demolition operation launched July 13, 2026, running through July 24 Eviction notice: Written evacuation orders issued to residents on July 10 Systematic […]
Pourquoi le match France-Espagne est considéré comme “la finale avant l’heure” de cette Coupe du monde 2026 Pour la troisième fois en autant de compétitions différentes sur les trois dernières années, Français et Espagnols se retrouvent en demi-finales, mardi. lire plus tard Pour sauvegarder cet article, connectez-vous ou créez un compte franceinfo Sans paiement. Sans […]