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Senegal’s constitutional council declines opposition’s challenge over Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly reinstatement The Constitutional Council of Senegal announced on June 17 that it lacks jurisdiction to rule on an opposition challenge contesting the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to his seat in the National Assembly—and his subsequent election as president of the legislative body. […]
Two years after leaving Crystal Palace for Bayern Munich, Michael Olise (24) is once again making headlines in the transfer market. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are reportedly keen on the winger. Will he move on after the World Cup with France? Didier Deschamps has weighed in. Could Michael Olise become the standout story of […]
The French football authorities have taken legal action following suspicious betting patterns linked to a controversial decision in a recent Ligue 1 fixture. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) filed a complaint on May 29 against unidentified parties after detecting irregular betting activity surrounding a yellow card issued to OGC Nice forward Elye Wahi during […]
The soaring price of cement in Burkina Faso has left citizens struggling to afford basic building materials, casting a shadow over the nation’s construction sector. While authorities attribute the crisis to the large-scale Faso Mêbo community works program, critics argue this explanation masks deeper systemic failures. Faso Mêbo: A symbol of development with questionable economic […]
In a landmark move to bolster regional stability, Nigeria and Cameroon have formalized a comprehensive defense agreement aimed at tightening security along their shared southern border. The accord, signed in Yaoundé, establishes a robust framework for military cooperation, including enhanced operational coordination, intelligence sharing, and collaborative defense industry initiatives. strategic security collaboration takes shape in […]
allegations of match fixing involving Wahi in Nice’s draw Ligue 1 | Updated 17 June 2026 at 18:22 Share on Facebook Tweet Share by email In a surprising move, France’s top football governing body has raised concerns about irregular betting patterns linked to a match involving Nice and Metz, triggering fresh scrutiny over potential sporting […]
Elye Wahi questioned by police amid French football betting scandal French police questioned Ivorian striker Elye Wahi just days before he joined the Ivory Coast squad for the 2026 World Cup, amid suspicious betting patterns linked to a Ligue 1 match. Elye Wahi faced questioning by French authorities mere days before departing for the FIFA […]
The Faso Mêbo agency: a symbol of national reconstruction or a veil for financial opacity? Established by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national rebuilding and the restoration of sovereignty, the Faso Mêbo agency, driven forward under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has become the subject of intense scrutiny. While official narratives […]
The West African regional competition authority, in partnership with a European-backed initiative, has launched a sweeping campaign in Gambia to equip public and private stakeholders for the challenges of digital market transformation and cross-border trade expansion. The initiative, unfolding in Banjul from 15 to 17 June, assembled regulators, policymakers, media representatives, and regional bodies for […]
The summer transfer window sees a major shake-up as Marc Cucurella makes a surprise move to Real Madrid from Chelsea. The football world was taken aback this summer transfer window when Marc Cucurella, the Spanish international left-back, finalized his transfer to Real Madrid from Chelsea. The deal, reportedly worth €60 million including potential bonuses, was […]
Collective urgency in the Sahel As armed groups escalate their activities across the Sahel, regional leaders face an unprecedented security challenge. The escalating violence has not only destabilized inland nations but now threatens coastal states, compelling Côte d’Ivoire to take decisive action. The Ivorian government has issued an unequivocal call to Mali and Burkina Faso, […]
During the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition held in France, a pivotal meeting took place that could redefine the relationship between Côte d’Ivoire and France. Vice-Premier Minister and Defense Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara met with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to discuss ways to deepen strategic cooperation between the two nations. The high-level discussions, held […]