Norwegian manager Kjetil Knutsen arrived at the KVDO Arena in Ostend on Monday with a clear mission: to dictate the pace of the crucial Champions League qualifier against Union Saint-Gilloise. Standing in…
Month: August 2026
Senegal’s political landscape: why pastef and apr unite against transhumance
In the vibrant political landscape of Senegal, an unexpected convergence of interests has brought together two significant political forces: Pastef and the Alliance for the Republic (APR). Despite their often adversarial positions,…
Benin Valentin Djenontin praises Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity
Bénin: Valentin Djenontin praises Julien Kandé Kansou’s release and urges national unity On August 1, 2026, through a presidential pardon granted by Head of State Romuald Wadagni, Julien Kandé Kansou regained his…
Hundreds displaced by terror attacks in south-west Niger
The south-western region of Niger has been struck by a wave of terror attacks, forcing hundreds of villagers to flee their homes in mid-July. These violent incidents, unprecedented in the Dosso area…
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence including six months prison for criticizing junta
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence including six months prison for criticizing junta A Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, with six months to be served immediately….
Gabon’s $920 million eurobond a bold step despite high borrowing costs
Gabon has achieved a remarkable milestone in its external financing strategy, securing 920 million dollars through its latest Eurobond issuance. This substantial amount surpasses the initial target of 750 million dollars by…
Comic league champions limited squad due to local player rules
In a surprising twist tied to UEFA’s stringent player registration rules, Côme faces the possibility of entering the Champions League with a significantly reduced squad. The club, making its historic debut in…
RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer
Togo humanitarian sector faces scrutiny over financial mismanagement
The humanitarian sector in Togo is under renewed scrutiny following a high-profile incident at the Muslims Around The World (MATW) office in Kpogan. The theft of 62 million West African CFA francs…
Burkina Faso’s young ai talents compete on the world stage in kazakhstan
The Burkinabè delegation landed in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to take part in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026—a global contest showcasing the brightest young minds in AI….
Religious leader urges reconciliation between Senegal’s president and prime minister
As the Grand Magal of Touba unfolded this year—honouring the exile of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba—leading religious figures from across Senegal took the opportunity to address pressing national issues. Among them, Serigne Modou…
Togo’s financial and social decline under Faure Gnassingbé’s rule
From economic promises to financial quagmire The Togolese government’s recent transition to a tailor-made fifth Republic, celebrated by officials, contrasts sharply with an economic landscape marred by deepening crises. Despite years of…