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The bustling commune of Abobo in Abidjan is mourning the loss of a prominent political and traditional leader. Koné Gogé, widely known as Le Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, delegate of the PDCI-RDA in Abobo 2, and chief of the village of Kpafonon, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The announcement, confirmed by close […]
Regional alliance dismantles Boko Haram’s Lake Chad bastions A coordinated military campaign led by Chad, with direct support from Nigeria and Niger, has forced Boko Haram jihadists into retreat from their Lake Chad strongholds. Local fishermen and intelligence sources confirm the militant group’s fighters are abandoning island camps under heavy aerial and ground assaults that […]
Rodez shocks Red Star in dramatic Ligue 2 playoff showdown Final score: Red Star 2-3 Rodez Goals: Cabral (15th), Escartin (61st) for Red Star // Baldé (29th), Magnin (67th), Younoussa (69th) for Rodez Red card: Haag (90th+5) for Red Star In a rollercoaster Ligue 2 playoff match at Bauer stadium, Rodez AFC pulled off a […]
Refugee women in Chad face violence and healthcare shortages Chad grapples with escalating humanitarian strain as over 1.3 million refugees and returnees—predominantly women and children—seek shelter in a nation already struggling with poverty and an underfunded healthcare system, warns a United Nations agency. Following a week-long assessment in eastern Chad, Andrew Saberton, Deputy Executive Director […]
A significant conference on the debt crisis recently took place in Dakar, though Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, originally slated to oversee its opening, was unable to attend due to illness, as confirmed by Justice Minister Yacine Fall. In his stead, Ayib Daffé, president of the ruling Pastef parliamentary group, addressed the assembly. Daffé stressed the […]
Sénégal’s debt crisis sparks intense discussions in Dakar The debt crisis gripping Sénégal has become a focal point of economic discourse in Dakar, where policymakers, economists, and civil society leaders are convening to explore sustainable alternatives to austerity measures imposed by international creditors. Over two days, stakeholders are dissecting the root causes of the country’s […]
Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, a prominent holding company, has officially confirmed its acquisition of SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile), the longstanding leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s automotive technical control sector. Addressing the press in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, elaborated on the strategic takeover of SICTA and the significant progress achieved […]
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, recently engaged in a pivotal discussion with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The meeting centered on critical economic reforms and debt management strategies, highlighting the nation’s ongoing efforts to secure a stable financial future. Key takeaways from the high-level meeting During the talks, Kristalina Georgieva […]
The weekend of May 10-11, 2026, marked a turning point for Mali’s energy sector following a brazen assault by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region. Terrorists targeted critical high-voltage transmission towers, plunging Bamako into a prolonged blackout amid soaring temperatures and water shortages. […]
Norwegian minister’s key visit to Senegal strengthens bilateral ties Norway’s Minister of International Development, His Excellency Åsmund Aukrust, paid an official visit to Dakar from May 3 to 4, 2026. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar hosted a significant diplomatic engagement as Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, conducted an official visit to Senegal. […]
The Ivorian head of state, Alassane Ouattara, has announced sweeping reforms to his party’s structure, the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP). This strategic move aims to reinforce party discipline and streamline internal governance ahead of upcoming political challenges. During a high-level meeting held in Abidjan on May 7, President Ouattara […]
The Paris Saint-Germain squad is set to face its closest competitor, RC Lens, in a rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture for matchday 29 this Wednesday, May 13. This crucial encounter presents the capital club with an opportunity to clinch its fifth consecutive French championship. Could Paris Saint-Germain be on the path to a remarkable double? Having […]