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As the highly anticipated match between OM and Nice approaches, Senegalese goalkeeper Yéhvann Diouf has shared his reflections on an eventful season with L’Équipe. Despite spending significant time on the bench, the international player experienced moments of intense emotion, culminating in the intense African Cup of Nations final against Morocco. «The match was extraordinary, Diouf […]
From the heights of CAN 2025 glory to the harsh realities of Nice’s Ligue 1 struggles, Yéhvann Diouf has navigated one of the most tumultuous seasons in football. The Senegalese goalkeeper, who once dreamed of the stars as a stargazing child in Val-de-Marne, found himself at the center of both triumph and adversity. the can […]
The situation. During a marathon two-and-a-half-hour broadcast on the national network RTN on April 21, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of State and Minister of the Interior, addressed several critical security matters. As Niger grapples with intensifying extremist violence, particularly in the Tillabéry region, the General reiterated the military council’s frequent allegations against France. He […]
Benin steps up fight against transnational criminal networks In an intensified crackdown on cross-border crime, Benin’s Police républicaine has executed coordinated operations to dismantle criminal fugitive networks exploiting the country as a hiding spot. The BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou unit, alongside judicial police divisions, carried out a week-long campaign from April 13 to 19, 2026, resulting in […]
The legal saga surrounding Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, has escalated in South African courts. Arrested on April 13, 2026, during a Pretoria shopping center operation, the prominent Pan-African activist and leader of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes now faces an intricate international legal battle between South Africa and Benin. Unpacking […]
Following the official validation of the Benin presidential election results on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a formal congratulatory letter to newly elected Beninese leader Romuald Wadagni on April 24. The diplomatic correspondence not only celebrated the election outcome but also extended wishes for a successful term ahead, emphasizing the importance of […]
After years of evading accountability, the net has finally closed around Kemi Seba. His recent arrest in South Africa on immigration violations has exposed the true nature of his so-called pan-African activism: a facade concealing serious criminal allegations. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition to face charges of terrorism and endangering state security. […]
Arts, Mali Capturing Mali’s silent crisis through the lens of Tiécoura N’Daou Listen to this story in audio format: Your browser does not support the audio element. In a world where images often stream past our eyes without leaving a trace, Malian photographer Tiécoura N’Daou approaches each shot with deliberate care. His latest exhibition, “Mali: […]
Government inquiry reveals 518 fatalities following 2025 vote Six months after Tanzania’s presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on April 23. The commission announced a death toll of 518, a figure the authorities claim closes the chapter on last year’s unrest. However, the opposition and […]
In a stunning twist, the Sahel Alliance (AES)—a coalition formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to counter external threats—now faces an unprecedented internal crisis. While official statements emphasize unity, a leaked intelligence report from Burkina Faso has exposed a troubling reality: Mali’s leadership may no longer act independently, with Moscow’s shadow networks deeply embedded […]
Niger’s healthcare sovereignty drive under Minister Garba Hakimi In a recent interview on national television, Niger’s Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, outlined a bold vision for transforming the country’s healthcare system. His remarks went beyond traditional performance reviews to present a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving healthcare sovereignty through local production, […]
Gabon’s political landscape has been rocked by a sudden escalation in judicial proceedings. On April 15, 2026, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure in the former regime of Ali Bongo Ondimba, was taken into custody and placed under provisional detention. The move represents a pivotal moment in the investigations spearheaded by the transitional authorities following the […]