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L’image du jour Politique Mali’s eid celebration overshadowed by security concerns Malians recently observed a truly exceptional Eid al-Adha celebration, locally known as Tabaski, under a heavy cloud of apprehension. This somber mood follows the sophisticated attack on April 25, an incident that profoundly shook the military regime and led to the demise of Defense […]
The prominent General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of Interior and a pivotal member of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the July 26, 2023 coup, is facing indirect scrutiny over an illicit visa commercialization scandal. The controversy, involving the unauthorized sale of travel documents between West Africa and Europe, directly […]
On Friday, May 22, Ousmane Sonko was relieved of his duties as Prime Minister, a decision that could trigger a significant political crisis in Senegal. For months, Sonko had described their dynamic as a “soft cohabitation”—a paradoxical term given the implications of cohabitation, especially since both he and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerged from the […]
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Centuries-old conflicts in central Mali have long seen villages encircled, cut off from supplies and movement until surrender became inevitable. From the wars of the Ségou State to the Caliphate of Hamdallahi in the 19th century, historical records describe besieged communities starved into submission. Today, the Katiba Macina — an armed faction aligned with the […]
Sports,Football,Ligue 1 Saint-Étienne – Nice (0-0) : un match nul et vierge qui préserve le suspense en barrage de Ligue 1 The first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation play-off between Saint-Étienne and Nice concluded in a scoreless stalemate, ensuring a dramatic conclusion in the upcoming return fixture. RéagirEnregistrer Partager A truly goalless encounter unfolded as AS […]
Édouard Dahome, a Guadeloupe native, appointed Bénin’s energy, water and mining minister In a historic move for diplomatic and cultural ties, Édouard Dahome, a native of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, has been named Bénin’s new Minister of Energy, Water and Mines. The appointment, which places a prominent figure from the French Antilles at the heart of […]
The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 playoffs is set for this Tuesday, featuring a showdown between AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice. Both Senegalese international players, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are slated to start for Nice in this pivotal encounter. OGC Nice travels to the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, home of AS Saint-Étienne, […]
An institutional upheaval reshapes Senegal’s political landscape The swift elevation of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to the helm of Senegal’s National Assembly has sent ripples through the country’s political establishment. Following a series of abrupt institutional maneuvers, the former presidential candidate now wields unprecedented legislative authority, raising questions about the future of governance in Dakar. […]
In a disturbing incident that has raised serious questions about foreign interference in humanitarian operations, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher working in the Central African Republic was abruptly detained by forces linked to the Wagner Group. The episode unfolded in the volatile Haut-Mbomou region, where Joseph Figueira, an expert on Fulani communities, had been deployed for a […]
Marième Soumaré Senegal specialist and Journalist Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko swiftly elected as Senegal’s National Assembly President amid political controversy Just days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, Ousmane Sonko has been swiftly elected as the head of Senegal’s National Assembly. […]
Bénin’s newly inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant meeting with Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, following the official inauguration ceremonies in Cotonou. The Malian diplomatic chief conveyed a message of congratulations and solidarity directly from General Assimi Goïta, the Transitional President of Mali. Strengthening bilateral cooperation This cordial encounter […]