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AccueilSportsOGCN Football Ligue 1 : l’OGC Nice et le FC Lorient se neutralisent dans un match sans but Alexandre Oberlin 22 août 2026 20 Copy URLFacebookXWhatsAppLinkedin Ce samedi, l’OGC Nice recevait Lorient dans le cadre de la journée d’ouverture de Ligue 1. Les deux équipes se sont quittées sur un score nul et vierge (0-0). […]
The Mêbo holiday camp in Burkina Faso initially appears as a conventional community initiative, uniting thousands of young participants in cultural, athletic, and civic activities. Authorities explicitly framed this gathering as a means to nurture national pride, civic duty, and community involvement from an early age. Yet beneath this official narrative, a pressing concern arises: […]
« C’est une fierté pour nous » : Serigne Khalifa Kounta soutient Ousmane Sonko à Ndiassane Addressing the President of the National Assembly, Serigne Khalifa Kounta notably declared: « Ndongo daara le, arabisan le, ku mokeul alxour ane le ». Serigne Khalifa Kounta, the esteemed spokesperson for the Khadres Sufi order, showered praise upon Ousmane […]
This newly established mechanism will empower parliamentarians to verify the efficient and transparent utilization of public funds. A significant reform has recently taken shape within the Senegalese legislative branch. Yesterday, Friday, August 26, 2026, the National Assembly officially inaugurated the Public Policy Evaluation Committee (CEPP). This new body finally fulfills a commitment stemming from the […]
A particularly heated exchange unfolded within the National Assembly during the address by Deputy Abdou Mbow. From the podium, the parliamentarian presented a concerning assessment of the nation’s state, declaring unequivocally, « there is a crisis in this country ». During his intervention, Abdou Mbow specifically referenced the Customs administration and the DAF, proceeding to […]
Cameroonian authorities have decided to suspend the divestment of shares held by the Somdiaa group in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s leading sugar producer. This executive decision from Yaoundé puts a halt to a transaction that business circles across the sub-region had been closely monitoring for months. The suspension impacts a sector […]
The Public Policy Evaluation Committee (CEPP) is specifically tasked with organizing, directing, and monitoring parliamentary assessments of public policies. Its core objective is to bolster the oversight of government actions and enhance the effectiveness of implemented policies. The National Assembly has achieved a significant milestone in strengthening parliamentary scrutiny. On Friday, August 21, 2026, deputies […]
Chad secures over 24 billion FCFA from China for diverse development projects Chad has successfully secured significant new financial assistance from China. On Thursday, August 20, in N’Djamena, two grant agreements were formally signed, totaling 300 million yuan. This sum equates to approximately 44 million US dollars, or more than 24 billion FCFA. These funds […]
After sixty years of what has often been described as erratic land management, the Togolese government is now pursuing a bold new agenda: to position the land sector as a key driver of economic growth. While this vision is compelling on paper, it immediately confronts a far grimmer reality on the ground. Without addressing entrenched […]
Sénégal’s political figures frequently shift their rhetoric, holding the populace captive with narratives that change with the times and serve their immediate interests. The dynamic between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré is a constant flux, shaped by current events and their respective political stances. One day they are allies, the next, fierce rivals. Sénégal finds […]
In an aggressive pursuit of nationalist display and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have taken a particularly alarming step. By signing a colossal $1.9 billion agreement with the enigmatic Zimar Group for the construction of a refining and petrochemical complex in Dosso, the government appears to be raising more explosive questions than it offers sustainable […]
Lotissements : Ousmane Sonko demande des précisions au ministre de la Justice À l’issue de la séance plénière consacrée à la ratification de six propositions de résolution portant création de commissions d’enquête, jeudi, Ousmane Sonko a expliqué avoir reçu deux réponses du ministre de la Justice, garde des Sceaux. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane […]