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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cotonou experienced a day of profound symbolism on May 24, 2026. Beyond the official inauguration of Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, it was primarily the composition of the political and diplomatic attendees that captured observers’ attention. Opponents, former heads of state, representatives from several West African neighboring countries, and figures long distanced from power all […]
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, young individuals, united through the Coordination of Lake Youth Associations (CADELAC), extended vital support to the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS), who are actively engaged in the critical fight against Boko Haram. Speaking before local officials, coordinator Mahamat Adam Moustapha first conveyed his deepest […]
On May 25, 2026, Chad’s Public Security and Immigration Minister, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, directed security forces to increase vigilance and strengthen protection at places of worship and public gathering spots ahead of Tabaski celebrations. In an official notice, the minister ordered all relevant security services to implement strict security measures around mosques, churches, and […]
The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, with the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal. Alleged attacks on judicial dignity and integrity The unions claim that the minister’s […]
The political landscape in Senegal has undergone another significant transformation. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the new head of government, following the abrupt removal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision was formalized through a presidential decree, broadcast on national television. Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, a […]
Sénégal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as prime minister after Ousmane Sonko’s dismissal Yahoo Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source for Google news. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the country’s new prime minister, following a presidential decree broadcast on […]
In a decisive move to restore order on N’Djamena’s streets, the municipal authorities of the 7th district have initiated a sweeping operation to reclaim public roadways. The campaign, which commenced this Monday, targets the chaotic encroachment of informal structures and uncontrolled livestock that have long impeded traffic flow across the capital. Under the leadership of […]