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Le Sénégal est en proie à une crise politique majeure, selon Al Jazeera. Les tensions entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, autrefois alliés, se sont intensifiées après l’invalidation par le Conseil Constitutionnel d’une réforme constitutionnelle adoptée fin juin. Le reportage d’Al Jazeera met en lumière cette configuration institutionnelle atypique […]
The FIBA Africa Regional Office has finalized the host nations for the fourth FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers Window. Tunisia and Senegal will each welcome their designated groups for the upcoming matches. In Tunisia, the Group E fixtures will be staged at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in the outskirts of Tunis, a venue […]
After a diplomatic freeze lasting over a year, signs of renewed warmth are emerging between Algeria and Mali. Both nations have reinstated their ambassadors and mutually reopened their respective airspaces. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune confirmed the return of Algeria’s envoy to Mali, following the complete resumption of Algerian airspace access for civilian and military aircraft […]
DRC: MSF calls on the Global Fund to maintain North Kivu as a malaria priority Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is expressing grave concerns over impending financial cuts, fearing a significant deterioration of the health situation in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This […]
The arrival of the Russian cargo vessel «Mikhail-Britnev», a ship subject to international sanctions, at the port of Lomé, coupled with reports of several hundred Africa Corps personnel deploying on Togolese territory, has ignited a vigorous debate concerning Togo’s diplomatic and security trajectory. For many observers, these developments signal an accelerated alignment with Moscow, potentially […]
The city of Mbacké recently welcomed the esteemed leader of « Les Patriotes » and President of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko. His visit marked the official kickoff of the membership card sales drive, a pivotal initiative for the party as it gears up for upcoming electoral challenges, with the 2029 presidential election firmly in its sights. […]
Following a recent assembly of defense ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Bassolma Bazié, who presides over the CN-CES, extended profound commendations to the armed forces of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. His heartfelt tribute underscored their unwavering commitment and ultimate sacrifices in safeguarding territorial integrity, protecting civilian populations, and achieving what he […]
A significant diplomatic breakthrough was announced on Friday as Algeria and Mali declared the reopening of their respective airspaces and the imminent return of their ambassadors, marking the end of a protracted 15-month dispute sparked by a military drone incident. This development concludes a 15-month period of strained relations that had threatened to undermine critical […]
While global powers engage in an intense race for algorithmic supremacy, Gabon has opted to chart a distinct course. During the recent Global Dialogue on AI Governance, convened in Geneva under the United Nations’ patronage, Mark Alexandre Doumba, Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, urged the international community to undertake a profound re-evaluation. From Libreville’s perspective, […]
A significant diplomatic development is unfolding in the Mali-Algeria relationship. Following a fifteen-month period of acknowledged estrangement between Bamako and Alger, indications of a warming trend are increasingly evident between these two Sahelian neighbors. This strained period began when Malian authorities repudiated the Algiers Agreement for peace and reconciliation, a move that led to the […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Date, Time, Teams, and Live Coverage FIFA World Cup 2026 The Grand Finale of the 2026 World Cup The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is set to take place on Sunday, July 19, at the iconic New York New Jersey Stadium. The two formidable teams vying for […]
France-Maroc : les trois dossiers sensibles du déplacement de Sébastien Lecornu Bruno Jeudy Ce contenu est réservé aux abonnés La Tribune Les 15 et 16 juillet prochains, Sébastien Lecornu se rendra à Rabat, pour partciper à la Haute Commission mixte franco-marocaine. LTD/STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP