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As the summer transfer window heats up, Olympique de Marseille faces a financial crunch that could reshape its squad. With the club’s revenue streams disrupted by the absence of UEFA Champions League qualification, leadership is under pressure to make tough decisions—including the potential sale of key players to stabilize finances. The situation has reached a […]
french officials and associations intensify efforts against Senegal’s anti-lgbt+ legislation Leading French advocacy group STOP homophobie is currently providing crucial assistance to 68 individuals detained in Senegal. lire plus tard Pour sauvegarder cet article, connectez-vous ou créez un compte franceinfo Sans paiement. Sans abonnement. Fermer la fenêtre d’activation des notifications franceinfo créer votre compte se […]
Abidjan is mourning the loss of Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the esteemed chairman, chief executive officer, and visionary founder of the Ivorian insurance firm Serenity. He passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the city at the age of 75. Having completed his education both in Côte d’Ivoire and the United States, Mr. Kipré […]
Starlink’s internet pricing in Senegal triggers widespread controversy Senegal is at the center of a heated debate following Starlink’s announcement of its fixed internet pricing structure. Consumers and industry observers are questioning whether these rates truly reflect the company’s commitment to making high-speed connectivity accessible across the country. Why Senegal’s internet pricing matters The introduction […]
The Nigerien government has recently implemented a decree capping rental prices in Niamey between 15,000 and 80,000 FCFA. While the policy aims to appease low-income citizens, it disregards fundamental economic principles. Rather than easing housing burdens, the measure risks stifling construction and exacerbating the very crisis it seeks to resolve. This decision, framed as a […]
The Burkina Faso government recently unveiled a high-profile agricultural support initiative, allocating over two billion FCFA, purportedly to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) being resettled in Kaya. This development, part of the broader Burkina government news agenda, however, masks a starker truth: an alleged blatant misappropriation of funds. This scheme, it appears, is exploiting the […]
Legal and political hurdles challenge sonko’s continued role As the countdown to the 2026 party congress begins, the question of whether Ousmane Sonko can maintain his leadership of the PASTEF is sparking intense debate. The Article 17 of the party’s statutes has become the focal point of discussions, raising doubts about his eligibility to remain […]
Internal rifts rock Pastef ahead of Senegal’s 2027 local elections With Senegal’s 2027 local elections just a year away, tensions within the Pastef party are escalating, exposing deep-seated positioning battles among its prominent figures. Nowhere are these divisions more apparent than in Dakar, where growing fractures threaten the movement’s cohesion across multiple communities. Dakar emerges […]
The morning of May 18th brought devastating news to the people of Intahaka, near Gao. A Malian military drone, intended to strike suspected terrorists, instead decimated a vehicle belonging to the GATIA armed group—a coalition long allied with Bamako’s central government. The tragic error left multiple fatalities and severe injuries, underscoring the widening cracks in […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, Abidjan, emerged as the focal point for continental discussions on personal data stewardship on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) convened over thirty delegations. This included twenty-four representatives from across the African continent, complemented by European […]
alliance for the republic denounces prime minister sonko in touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has significantly ramped up its efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour. Party representatives, appearing before Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, vehemently condemned what they described as a political scheme orchestrated by the current administration, reigniting a nationwide […]
N’Djamena recently came alive with a vibrant cultural celebration as the Chad National Museum, under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourist Development, Culture, and Handicrafts, hosted its very first Museum Night. This landmark event, held on Monday, May 18, 2026, marked International Museum Day, drawing attention to Chad’s rich cultural heritage. From 8 PM […]