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The wait is finally over. Arsenal has clinched the Premier League title for the first time since the 2003-04 season, with a mathematical advantage secured by Manchester City‘s draw at Bournemouth. Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have delivered a season of resilience and tactical brilliance, ending decades of near-misses and heartbreak in […]
African leaders push for balanced nuclear energy collaborations High-level discussions are unfolding at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali, with African heads of state advocating for a new model of engagement in the nuclear sector. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé emphasized the need for equal […]
Arsenal secures historic Premier League title after 22-year wait Arsenal Football Club has clinched the Premier League title, ending a 22-year drought with a dramatic twist in the race for glory. The Gunners’ mathematical triumph was sealed when Manchester City failed to secure a win at Bournemouth, leaving Arsenal with an unassailable four-point lead with […]
Foot, Premier League Arsenal crowned champions of England for the first time since 2004 following Manchester City’s stalemate Held to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening at Bournemouth, Manchester City can no longer overtake Arsenal, who lead the Premier League, on the final day this Sunday. The Gunners have now secured their 14th English championship […]
Lomé has adopted a policy pioneered by Cotonou. The Togolese government has announced the complete abolition of entry visas for all African nationals. This landmark decision mirrors the regional integration strategy implemented by neighboring Benin since 2016. Lomé embraces Cotonou’s diplomatic model Foreign policy often sees successful strategies replicated across borders. By granting visa-free access […]
The European Union’s newly appointed ambassador, Amador Sanchez Rico, formally presented his credentials to Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in a solemn ceremony held on May 19. The event took place at the Palais Toumaï, attended by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, in charge of African Integration and Chadians Abroad, Fatimé Aldjineh Garfa. […]
The Sambisa Forest, sprawling across 60,000 square kilometers in Nigeria’s Northeast, once thrived as a lush natural reserve beloved by tourists. Today, its dense canopy and rugged terrain have transformed it into a battleground—one where two rival militant factions vie for dominance while government forces pursue them relentlessly. The split within Boko Haram in 2016 […]
Dakar, the vibrant capital of Sénégal, has become the epicenter of critical conversations surrounding the nation’s ecological and energy future. The fourth edition of the Université de l’Environnement et de l’Énergie kicked off this week, drawing together policymakers, scientists, renewable energy advocates, and grassroots organizations to address pressing environmental challenges. Dialogue and collaboration for a […]
During the launch of the second edition of the Sénégal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, Minister of Armed Forces representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message to experts and international partners. He emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond conventional borders, with space technology, data analytics, and emerging innovations playing a pivotal […]
When Malian authorities invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, the junta shifted its military focus toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts now argue this strategy inadvertently empowered Islamist factions—including the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)—to expand their […]
National Assembly to Host Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Key Session A pivotal session at the Sénégal National Assembly is scheduled for this Friday, May 22, 2026, where the Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet members will address pressing national issues during the government accountability session. The official convocation, signed by the Assembly President […]
The political landscape in the Central African Republic is witnessing a dramatic shift as Russian-backed mercenaries officially insert themselves into the operations of the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC), a prominent armed faction. This intervention has triggered a chain reaction within the group’s leadership, culminating in the relocation of both Didot Ali and his […]