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The Eagles of Mali are currently honing their strategy in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of a highly anticipated international friendly match against Iran. This significant encounter is scheduled for Thursday at 16:30 GMT. For this high-stakes fixture, the Malian technical coaching staff has meticulously crafted a formidable and balanced starting eleven, designed to combine robust defensive […]
The 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) became the stage for a pivotal discussion on the future of continental governance. Senegal’s National Assembly President, Ousmane Sonko, held a high-level meeting this past Thursday with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Chair of the APU Executive Committee, to address pressing challenges facing […]
Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin deepen strategic ties for West African growth On June 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara hosted his counterpart from Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, in Abidjan for a high-level working visit. The meeting underscored the deepening partnership between the two nations, rooted in decades of cooperation and shared economic and regional goals. […]
The administration of Donald Trump has announced a significant policy change, discontinuing the issuance of United States visas from several African nations, including Gabon, with this measure set to take effect by the end of June 2026. This directive revises the list of African countries authorized to process US entry visas. Moving forward, approximately fifty […]
Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) shone a spotlight on its brightest students during a prestigious awards ceremony marking the close of the 2025-2026 academic year. Held under the patronage of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Salaou Barmou, the event celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of […]
Cameroon’s opposition leader challenges unconstitutional municipal mandate extension Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has formally challenged the government’s recent decision to extend the mandate of municipal councillors. The move follows a presidential decree issued on May 4, 2026, which Kamto argues violates constitutional principles and undermines democratic governance. […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has categorically refuted circulating claims regarding the death of Sidna Ag Hita, a key figure close to the group’s leader Iyad Ag Gali and its second-in-command. These reports emerged following an announcement by the African Legion that Ag Hita was targeted in an airstrike near […]
Algiers, June 4, 2026 — After years of anticipation, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a pivotal milestone. On Wednesday, energy officials from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria convened in Algiers to endorse the updated feasibility study for this monumental infrastructure and reaffirmed their shared commitment to fast-tracking the implementation process. The 4,128-kilometer pipeline […]
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CAN 2025 : Le Sénégal déclaré champion d’Afrique par Alexandre Ruiz The controversy surrounding the African championship title has placed Senegal at the epicenter of an intense debate regarding the legitimacy of its CAN 2025 victory. While the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has yet to issue its definitive ruling, opinions remain sharply divided, […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, announced on June 3, 2026, the release of a one billion CFA franc allocation to public health facilities. This unprecedented funding aims to ensure the systematic coverage of essential emergency care, free of charge. At stake are not just financial figures, but the lives of thousands of vulnerable […]
Following the successful launch of a 40-megawatt electrical facility in Niger, Sonelgaz-International is set to initiate a similar project in N’Djamena, Chad. This strategic move underscores the Algerian energy group’s expanding footprint across the African continent. Timing and leadership confirm project launch The announcement came during the inauguration ceremony of the Gorou Banda power plant […]