Olympique Lyonnais’ Ligue 1 clash with Auxerre postponed until Champions League fate is sealed The third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League will determine when Olympique Lyonnais (OL) finally face AJ…
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The Rise of the RHDP: From Opposition to Dominance in Ivorian Politics
The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Progress (RHDP) has come a long way since its inception as a coalition between Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bédiè. Initially formed to counter the…
Niger: le Général Mohamed Toumba et Bassolma Bazié renforcent la coopération au sein de l’AES
Niamey, 27 juillet 2026 – Les consultations entre les responsables des pays de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) se poursuivent en marge des manifestations marquant le troisième anniversaire de l’accession du…
Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections as scheduled
In a firm and uncompromising stance, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has categorically rejected any possibility of postponing the upcoming local elections scheduled for…
Niamey’s future science college under ministerial supervision
Niamey, July 27, 2026 – The Nigerien government is transforming the future Collège scientifique de Niamey into a flagship institution for nurturing the nation’s next generation of scientific leaders. This ambitious project…
Niger’s three-year isolation under military rule deepens crisis
Three years have passed since Niger fell under the control of a military junta, a period marked by political upheaval, economic decline, and a worsening security landscape. What was initially framed as…
Chad withdraws from international criminal court amid sovereignty debate
The Chad government has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), sending shockwaves through global diplomacy. Announced on July 27, this move reflects…
Mali faces stark divide: Bamako’s relief vs central terror grip
While Bamako enjoys a welcome respite thanks to two critical convoys arriving in late July—one laden with fuel and another with heavy weaponry—the heart of Mali remains trapped in a relentless security…
Chad exits international criminal court amid US pressure
Africa Chad exits international criminal court amid US pressure Chad’s government cites ‘limited and uneven’ effectiveness of the ICC. in N’Djamena Article Chad has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal…
Food systems project to boost Benin rice and maize farming
Bénin’s agricultural backbone faces an unprecedented crisis as degraded soils threaten both food security and economic stability. To counter this alarming trend, the government, in collaboration with international partners, has launched a…
Togo Protests Against New Constitution
Thousands Gather in Togo to Protest Constitutional Reform In a demonstration held at Vogan, southern Togo, hundreds of protesters marched on Sunday against the adoption of the country’s new constitution, which they…
Togo’s Government Rejects CEDEAO Court Ruling on Constitutional Reform
The Togolese government has firmly rejected the ruling of the CEDEAO court on January 29, which qualified the constitutional reform in March 2024 as a ‘change of government in unconstitutional terms’. Government…