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As the rainy season approaches, Niger’s authorities are raising urgent concerns about potential livestock losses and infrastructure damage expected during the 2026 hivernage (rainy season). The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerting, and Crisis Management (COVACC) under the Interior Ministry has issued a strong warning to rural communities, particularly pastoralists, urging heightened vigilance. On May 11, […]
The extradition process of Kemi Seba, also known as Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, is unfolding in Pretoria, where the activist has raised concerns about his safety if returned to Bénin. While his dramatic statements before the court may stir emotions, a closer look at legal realities and recent events suggests these fears are unfounded. […]
When Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Racing Club de Lens this Wednesday evening, the stakes extend far beyond a routine Ligue 1 fixture. For both clubs, the encounter represents a unique convergence of ambition, pride, and the sheer joy of football. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, PSG manager Luis Enrique framed the clash as “a […]
Le président du Tchad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, a réaffirmé hier son engagement à éradiquer la menace de Boko Haram, trois jours après une attaque violente contre une base militaire sur le lac Tchad qui a fait au moins 24 morts. « Nous allons poursuivre cette lutte avec une détermination redoublée », a-t-il déclaré, selon […]
In a firm declaration, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno vowed to intensify efforts against the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram. On May 5, he took to social media to assert: “Our resolve remains unshaken as we escalate our campaign to eliminate this danger once and for all.” His statement followed a devastating assault […]
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, delivered a stern warning in a May 5th statement on Facebook: “We will continue this fight with unwavering resolve until this threat is completely eliminated.” His remarks came in response to a brutal assault carried out by a Boko Haram splinter faction on the military base at […]
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made a firm pledge on 5 May when he declared on social media: “We will continue this fight with fresh resolve until this danger is completely wiped out.” His statement followed a brutal assault by a Boko Haram offshoot on the military outpost at Barka Tolorom, situated on the […]
The growing divide between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point for opposition scrutiny. Abdou Mbow, a prominent figure in the Takku Wallu parliamentary group and the Alliance pour la République (APR), recently highlighted what he describes as a political power struggle and an institutional crisis gripping […]
For a considerable period, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire has been at the epicenter of political friction, acting as a perennial point of disagreement between the ruling administration and opposition groups. Its dissolution was formally announced on May 6 by Amadou Coulibaly, the government spokesperson. Coulibaly affirmed that this move is intended […]
On a pivotal gathering in N’Djamena, logistics experts from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened to tackle persistent hurdles in regional transit. The fifth tripartite forum, held under the theme of enhancing trade fluidity, centered on slashing logistics expenses and deepening economic integration across these neighboring nations. Over two intensive days of deliberations, […]
regional trade corridor meeting in N’Djamena N’Djamena is hosting the 5th tripartite forum bringing together Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic to address key challenges in regional transit and trade. The event, launched on May 11, 2026, brings together customs officials, port authorities, and business operators from the three nations. The opening ceremony was […]
With a dramatic late victory over Stade Brestois, Paris Saint-Germain has taken a giant stride toward securing the Ligue 1 championship. Now, the Parisians face their toughest remaining challenge in Lens, where a single slip-up could hand the title to their rivals and prolong the suspense until the season’s finale. Should PSG avoid defeat on […]