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Nearly four years after the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (MPSR II) assumed power in Burkina Faso, the nation’s security landscape remains profoundly concerning. In an official declaration, the General Union of Burkinabe Students (UGEB) has openly criticized the outcomes of the transitional period led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Amidst relentless attacks, a severe […]
With an overwhelming victory of over 94% in April’s election, Romuald Wadagni has officially taken office as President of the Bénin. During his inaugural address, the new leader outlined a bold agenda: fostering more inclusive economic growth, elevating living standards across the country, upholding the rule of law, and maintaining a firm stance against terrorism. […]
Île-de-France grapples with security challenges for PSG-Arsenal Champions League fan zones Île-de-France Nicolas Joly Facebook Whatsapp Mail Copier le lien Ajouter ICI en favori sur Google With the PSG-Arsenal Champions League final just days away on May 30, Île-de-France faces a complex security puzzle for potential fan zones. While Paris will not host public viewing […]
Today, we delve into pressing global issues, including the recent political upheaval in Senegal, Russia’s deployment of a concerning missile, the definitive legal outcome for Succès Masra in Chad, and the European Union’s continued reliance on Russian gas imports. Senegal’s political shake-up: who gains from the executive split? Following months of escalating friction within Senegal’s […]
The demand for tickets to high-profile events has reached unprecedented levels, with prices soaring to astronomical heights on the secondary market. The upcoming Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final is no exception, as fans scramble to secure seats for the Budapest showdown. With only 18,000 tickets allocated to each club and the remaining 31,000 reserved […]
The National Assembly of Senegal is poised to consider the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy this Tuesday, May 26th. This crucial step could pave the way for him to assume leadership of the Parliament. However, the opposition coalition is vehemently protesting the move, labeling it an “institutional coup” orchestrated by […]
asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff kick-off details The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff sees AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) face off against OGC Nice this Tuesday evening. Football fans are eager for the clash at the legendary Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Here’s everything you need to know about the match schedule and […]
Sénégal awakens to a transformed political landscape this morning, with a new Prime Minister now in office. The coming hours are expected to reveal the next President of the National Assembly, effectively reshuffling the nation’s political deck. Focusing first on the newly appointed head of government, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo steps into the role […]
PolitiqueSénégal Ousmane Sonko, nouveau président du parlement sénégalais ? 26/05/2026 Senegalese lawmakers are convening this Tuesday to facilitate Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament and to elect a new Speaker. This move has been met with accusations of illegality from the opposition. Outside Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Cité Keur Gorgui, a fervent supporter from the Pastef-Les […]
As Bamako prepares for Tabaski 2026, life for hundreds of thousands of Malian families is becoming unbearably difficult. The jihadist blockade, enforced by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has choked off the capital’s lifelines since late April, turning the run-up to one of the Sahel’s most sacred festivals into a […]
The case of Joseph Figueira exposes how Wagner, the Russian paramilitary group, weaponized the detention of a humanitarian worker in the Central African Republic to undermine Western influence. Seized in a remote area of the Mbomou prefecture on May 26, 2024, the Belgian-Portuguese citizen spent nearly two years in custody before being transferred to Lisbon […]
An extraordinary account has emerged from Joseph Figueira, the Belgian-Portuguese researcher whose harrowing detention in the Central African Republic (CAR) captured international attention. His ordeal began two years ago in Zemio, a town in the southeast of the country, where he was taken into custody by operatives linked to the Wagner Group. After months of […]