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Wolfsburg stunned by Paderborn in relegation playoff, set for 2.bundesliga Football Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg suffered a dramatic defeat against Paderborn in the relegation playoff on Monday evening (1-2 a.e.t.), sealing their drop to Germany’s second division for the first time since the 1996-97 season. The match began brightly for the Wolves. Within just three minutes, […]
The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, with the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal. Alleged attacks on judicial dignity and integrity The unions claim that the minister’s […]
The political landscape in Senegal has undergone another significant transformation. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the new head of government, following the abrupt removal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision was formalized through a presidential decree, broadcast on national television. Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, a […]
Sénégal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as prime minister after Ousmane Sonko’s dismissal Yahoo Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source for Google news. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the country’s new prime minister, following a presidential decree broadcast on […]
In a decisive move to restore order on N’Djamena’s streets, the municipal authorities of the 7th district have initiated a sweeping operation to reclaim public roadways. The campaign, which commenced this Monday, targets the chaotic encroachment of informal structures and uncontrolled livestock that have long impeded traffic flow across the capital. Under the leadership of […]
With the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal just days away, Paris Saint-Germain faces mounting concerns over the fitness of two of its most pivotal players. Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi, both integral to Luis Enrique’s tactical plans, were notably absent from a recent internal friendly, sparking worries about their readiness for the high-stakes showdown […]
In late April, a synchronized offensive by armed groups in the Sahel reshaped the power dynamics in northern Mali. The coordinated assault, involving the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM)—an Al-Qaeda-linked faction—and the Azauad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg rebel movement, overwhelmed Malian government forces and their Russian allies, the Africa Corps. The outcome […]
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Tensions erupting into a definitive split: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dismissed his former ally and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, ending a partnership that had reshaped the nation’s political landscape since April 2024. Monde 5min May 25, 2026 Listen to this article – exclusive to subscribers The slogan « Diomaye Moy […]
Ligue 1 playoff showdown: OGC Nice battles AS Saint-Étienne for survival Nice Maxime Bacquié All eyes on this critical Ligue 1 playoff duel between two historic clubs The OGC Nice must secure their future in France’s top flight against AS Saint-Étienne. A high-stakes two-legged playoff begins Tuesday in a fiery Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. The Aiglons arrive […]
Politics Benin: President Romuald Wadagni unveils 24-member cabinet Benin’s newly elected president, Romuald Wadagni, has announced the composition of his first government. The cabinet comprises 24 ministers, including three deputy ministers. Following his inauguration on May 24, 2026, the president moved swiftly to establish his administration. Marturin ATCHA |May 25, 2026|3 min read AAA Summarize […]
A notable presence at an official ceremony in Cotonou, featuring the head of Niger’s transitional government alongside the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, signals a significant diplomatic shift within a sub-region experiencing heightened tensions. It was a scene few observers anticipated so soon on the official steps in Cotonou. For the formal event […]