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Families of victims feel betrayed by former president’s return Families of those killed or imprisoned during Senegal’s political unrest are expressing deep anger over the return of former President Macky Sall. Many describe his visit as a direct insult to their suffering, reopening wounds that remain raw years after the events. Salimaa Thiam, whose son […]
Ecouter l’article Le 17 juillet 2026 marque un cap symbolique, cinq mois jour pour jour que les réseaux sociaux sont suspendus. Depuis le communiqué de la Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC), publié le 17 février dernier, les principales plateformes numériques demeurent inaccessibles sans VPN « jusqu’à nouvel ordre ». Une mesure exceptionnelle qui, à […]
At just 20 years old, Brazilian striker Endrick finds himself at a pivotal crossroads in his football career. The Real Madrid prodigy, who turns 20 on July 21, is set to face a rigorous evaluation under the watchful eye of manager José Mourinho during the club’s pre-season preparations. The outcome of this assessment could determine […]
Politics Gabon advances legal drafting reform to strengthen governance By Editorial Team July 17, 2026 142 No comment Libreville, July 17, 2026 — Major administrative reforms often emerge from high-profile ceremonies or infrastructure projects. Yet sometimes, they take shape in quiet meeting rooms where legal experts, academics, judges, and government officials meticulously reshape the foundations […]
Le politologue sénégalais Moussa Diaw a déclaré que la popularité de l’opposant Ousmane Sonko n’est pas affectée par le rapprochement entre son prédécesseur Macky Sall et le président en fonction Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Une alliance stratégique La rencontre entre les deux hommes a suscité de nombreuses spéculations sur les conséquences de ce rapprochement inattendu. Selon […]
Le calendrier est tombé le 10 juin. Le PSG ouvre sa saison de Ligue 1 [1] à domicile. Dimanche 23 août – 20h45 – Parc des Princes. En face: le Stade Rennais, sixième du dernier championnat. Le double champion d’Europe parisien retrouve un adversaire coriace. Rennes a été la seule équipe contre laquelle le PSG […]
In Luanda, Félix Tshisekedi met with his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço, a key figure in diplomatic efforts addressing the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The two leaders held a private discussion ahead of a regional summit, underscoring their shared commitment to stabilizing the volatile region. The meeting follows Angola’s ongoing consultations aimed […]
Unverified claims surface during Anéfis clashes Between July 4 and 9 in Anéfis, Mali, national forces—backed by Russian African Corps elements—engaged terror groups in intense combat. Amid the fighting, false narratives emerged targeting the French military, whose troops left Mali in August 2022. These disinformation efforts falsely suggested a French soldier was killed alongside rebels […]
Est de la RDC: l’ONU impose de nouvelles sanctions contre plusieurs groupes armés dont l’AFC/M23 RFI ven. 17 juillet 2026 à 1:01 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Avec notre correspondante à Kinshasa, Paulina Zidi Plusieurs membres du groupe armé AFC/M23, qui contrôle une partie des provinces du […]
Cameroon bishop warns of harsh prison conditions for detainees The Archbishop of Douala, Mgr Kleda, has raised serious concerns over the treatment of detainees in Cameroon’s prison system. In a pastoral letter released in late June, he highlighted the prevalence of forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane living conditions behind bars. His remarks echo a […]
Economy Gabon’s bold plan to harness mining wealth for local growth 97 No comment Libreville, July 17, 2026 — For decades, African resource-rich nations have grappled with a persistent paradox: vast mineral wealth extracted from national soil, while most of the added value, skilled employment, and industrial opportunities flowed abroad. Gabon is now determined to […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has intensified a sweeping leadership overhaul by dismissing several additional high-profile directors-general this week, following an initial round of removals tied to political allegiances. high-profile removals mark second wave of restructuring The most prominent dismissal came at the Port autonome de Dakar, where Waly Diouf Bodiang, a long-standing figure within the […]