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Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister Left Reeling After Massive Cash Theft In the midst of Burkina Faso’s ongoing security and humanitarian crisis, a shocking financial scandal has erupted at the highest levels of the military establishment. General Célestin Simporé, the nation’s Defense Minister, has fallen victim to a brazen daylight robbery when 170 million F CFA […]
Foot, Premier League, Tottenham For Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham’s battle for survival against Everton is « more important than a trophy » On Tuesday, following a 1-2 defeat to Chelsea, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi declared that Sunday’s decisive match against Everton, crucial for the club’s Premier League status, held greater significance than winning a trophy, drawing […]
Niamey’s bold move on Arlit exposes deeper fissures in Niger’s extractive strategy The Nigerien military leadership has just taken a decisive step in its breakaway agenda from Western partners by terminating the historic Arlit uranium mining concession, previously operated by France’s Commissariat à l’énergie atomique (CEA). Under General Abdourahamane Tiani’s rule, the decision is framed […]
Ousmane Sonko’s address: navigating Senegal’s electoral code changes This Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to address the National Assembly amidst a highly charged political atmosphere in Senegal. This comes in the wake of significant amendments to the electoral code, reforms that have ignited intense debate and could profoundly reshape the nation’s political landscape. […]
Chad’s economic transition is entering a critical testing phase. The government has unveiled its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » plan, a bold initiative designed to steer the nation away from oil dependency and toward sustainable growth. International partners, including multilateral and bilateral donors, have reaffirmed their backing for N’Djamena, sending a strong signal of confidence […]
The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire unfolded under intense security watchfulness yet concluded without major disruptions, as confirmed by early reports from polling centers across Abidjan and beyond. Voters cast their ballots across the nation in a day marked by heightened security presence and vigilant monitoring by authorities. No significant incidents were recorded by day’s […]
The Republic of Niger has formally announced the establishment of the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a state-owned entity set to take over the uranium mining operations at Arlit, in the northern region of the country. This landmark move simultaneously concludes the long-standing concession previously held by the French multinational Orano, formerly known as Areva, […]
Following a recent 1-2 defeat against Chelsea this Tuesday, Tottenham’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, made a striking declaration about the significance of their upcoming fixture. De Zerbi asserted that Sunday’s pivotal encounter with Everton, which is absolutely crucial for the club’s Premier League survival, holds greater importance than winning a trophy. The coach’s remarks […]
Following their recent 1-2 loss to Chelsea this Tuesday, Tottenham’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, declared the upcoming fixture against Everton to be of paramount significance. De Zerbi emphatically stated that Sunday’s match, a pivotal encounter for securing their Premier League status, was “more important than a trophy,” drawing a direct comparison to the Europa […]
Kigali, May 20, 2026 — The corridors of the Kigali Convention Centre buzzed with urgency as African leaders, civil nuclear experts, investors, and international partners gathered for the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) on May 19. The summit, themed around reimagining the continent’s energy future, underscored a growing […]
Senegal sets its sights on Africa’s space leadership Dakar has opened its first Senegal Space Week, a bold initiative led by the Agence Sénégalaise d’Études Spatiales (ASES) to position the nation as a leading African hub for space technology and innovation. The event brings together government officials, industry leaders, academics, and international partners to explore […]
After months of unresolved tensions, Niamey and Chinese oil partners have finalized an agreement to end a dispute that threatened the Nigerien government’s primary revenue source. The deal concludes negotiations with upstream operators and the crude oil pipeline linking Niger’s oil fields to the Atlantic coast, a project critical to the country’s economic outlook. Disputes […]