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Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. Suchomel (csc) Match Compositions Commentaires en DIRECT Ligue des champions Sparta Prague 2–1 Lyon 90’ 68′67′64′62′ 90′ 90′ Trois minutes […]
Senegal’s cybercrime unit uncovers a high-stakes gambling network tied to the controversial online betting platform Melbet, revealing a cross-border financial scheme involving millions of dollars in suspicious transactions.
In Togo, the political landscape has been shaken by an unprecedented development: a former Defense Minister, once a key figure in the Gnassingbé administration, has launched a hunger strike from her prison cell. Marguerite Gnakadé, detained since late July 2026, is protesting conditions she describes as inhumane after nearly a year in custody. Her decision […]
Religious Influence Meets Political Strategy in Contemporary Senegal The secular Republic of Senegal, where Sufi brotherhoods have long shaped societal and political landscapes, is witnessing a resurgence of interest in the anticolonial legacies of its religious leaders. This phenomenon is not merely historical but is actively being mobilized by political elites to craft narratives of […]
Olympique Lyonnais faces a pivotal moment as they kick off their Champions League campaign this evening against Sparta Prague. The stakes are high: a win could secure their spot in the group stage, while failure would relegate them to the Europa League. The match, set for 20:00 local time in the Czech capital, marks the […]
An explosive live stream on TikTok featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem shredding her passport has ignited a firestorm of discussion across Togo and beyond. Beyond the dramatic visual, her bold act raises critical legal, political, and ethical questions about contemporary forms of dissent, especially among the diaspora. The scene was set in the United States, […]
Since July 27, 2026, former Togolese Defense Minister Marguerite Gnakadé has refused all food to denounce the harsh conditions she endures behind bars. Eleven months after her arrest for publicly criticizing President Faure Gnassingbé’s governance, she now uses her own body as a megaphone for nearly sixty political detainees still held without trial. On August […]
Today at 5:55 PM Reading time: 7 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Journalist, Mali specialist Saleh Kebzabo Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Succès Masra Albert Pahimi Padacké Chad’s shifting political landscape under transitional leadership Since Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno took control of Chad in April 2021, the country’s political […]
Economy Gabon’s economic diplomacy: what’s next after the Paris visit? By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 128 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — The state visit of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to Paris from July 19 to 22 was not merely a series of diplomatic gestures, honor guards at Les Invalides, a tour of […]
African Politics Gabon’s president Oligui Nguema strengthens ties in Côte d’Ivoire visit By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 52 No comments Libreville, August 4, 2026 – Following visits to Accra, Banjul, and Freetown, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s West African tour reaches Côte d’Ivoire. The Gabonese head of state arrives in Abidjan at the invitation […]
In a move that has drawn sharp scrutiny, Burkina Faso’s authorities appear to favor self-justification over transparency in response to mounting criticism. During a public address on August 3 at the flag-raising ceremony, Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo sought to deflect accusations leveled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). His public commendation of the Rapid Communication […]
lyon faces sparta prague in champions league playoff opener The Olympique Lyonnais kick off their European campaign this evening against Sparta Prague in the first leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying round. With kickoff set for 20:00 CET, all eyes will be on the Gones as they begin their quest to return to the […]