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Senegal stands firm: Pape Gueye refuses to surrender CAN 2025 trophy The debate over the CAN 2025 title continues to rage, with Senegalese footballer Pape Gueye making his stance crystal clear. The Villarreal midfielder, who scored in the final against Morocco, insists the Lions of Teranga remain champions despite the CAF’s decision to strip them […]
Burkina Faso’s crackdown on civil society raises serious concerns Reacting to Burkina Faso’s decision to dissolve 118 NGOs and associations, Ousmane Diallo, Senior Researcher for the Sahel at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, issued a stark warning: « The arbitrary dissolution of civil society organizations blatantly violates Burkina Faso’s constitutional guarantees of […]
The security situation in northern Mali has taken another dark turn. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a civilian transport vehicle was devastated by an improvised explosive device (IED) near Aguelhok, located in the Kidal region. This violent incident highlights the constant danger faced by those traveling through this volatile part of the country. Civilian casualties […]
Violent clashes erupt in northern Burkina Faso Northern Burkina Faso has once again been rocked by fierce fighting, with Islamist militants claiming control of a key military position near Gorbla, close to the city of Ouahigouya. The Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist organization, announced via its propaganda channels that it […]
A significant debate has emerged in Gabon following the introduction of a new ordinance aimed at regulating social media usage. Although the document is dated February 26, its contents only began circulating online last week, sparking immediate concern among the public. Identification requirements under article 4 The most contentious part of the legislation is Article […]
The opposition political entity, « Les Démocrates », formally conveyed its republican felicitations on April 14, 2026, to the newly elected duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata, following their victory at the helm of Benin. In its official communication, this political group, which stands in opposition to President Patrice Talon’s administration, also articulated […]
Weeks following the inauguration of Faustin Archange Touadéra, which heralded the commencement of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a former head of government and leader of the MLPC party, has re-entered the public discourse. His intervention unfolds amidst a volatile political atmosphere, characterized by persistent friction between the incumbent administration and opposition factions. Speaking from […]
In a dramatic turn of events, FC Barcelona’s Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of Atlético de Madrid, despite a 2-1 victory in the second leg. The Catalan giants, who had suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at home, fell short of engineering a comeback. The match was […]
General Abdourahamane Tiani, facing a multi-headed terrorist threat and simmering discontent within his own military ranks, is attempting a critical strategic maneuver. The head of Niger’s transitional government finds himself navigating treacherous waters, balancing clandestine negotiations with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) in Say against a forceful reassertion of authority […]
Beyond the mere figures and the duos vying for office, the announcement of provisional results this Sunday evening marks a significant historical juncture. With institutional calm prevailing and a palpable popular enthusiasm, Benin has once again demonstrated that its democracy now rests on an unshakeable foundation. An election defined by transparency The night of Sunday, […]
As dawn breaks over the Bénin Republic, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) unveils the provisional results, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a new one. With an overwhelming 94.05% of the vote, Romuald Wadagni transcends his reputation as a brilliant economist to become the nation’s elected president—a leader whose victory […]
Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa — three names representing countless untold stories. While mass abductions by the jihadist group Boko Haram often dominate international headlines, the individual experiences of these Nigerian women frequently remain unheard. This in-depth report sheds light on their harrowing journeys, giving voice to those who have endured unimaginable suffering. One Saturday evening […]