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Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the Burkina Faso government has proudly announced a significant milestone: by June 30, 2026, over 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) successfully returned to their communities of origin. This encouraging development is a direct result of ongoing improvements in the security landscape across various regions that have been […]
Pre-season friendlies are already setting the tone for the 2026-2027 football campaign. On Saturday, the Stade Rennais delivered a convincing performance against Belgium’s Club Bruges, securing a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, AS Monaco suffered a setback, losing 2-0 to Sporting CP in Lisbon, while Racing Club de Strasbourg also fell short against Blackburn Rovers, ending their […]
Maïmouna Dièye’s comments about Ousmane Sonko during a gathering in Khombole this past weekend have ignited a heated debate across Senegal. The activist’s choice of words—invoking a religious blessing typically reserved for the Prophet Mohammad—has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about the boundaries between political reverence and religious sacralization in Senegalese public discourse. Why […]
During the official launch of his new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a powerful message widely interpreted as a direct address to his former prime minister. “Fii, saa fitnë dootufi nanee ñeex,” he declared, a Wolof phrase translating to: “Here, from now on, what was tolerated will no […]
During a Saturday gathering in Bambey, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, urged his supporters to remain vigilant against potential provocations targeting the movement. He emphasized that these actions may not only affect the party but also aim to destabilize the nation as a whole. Sonko warned that certain provocations could be directed at […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has officially launched his new political formation, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, marking a new chapter in the country’s evolving political landscape after his split with the Pastef party. Away from the formalities of an assembly general meeting held at a hotel on Saturday, July 25th in Dakar, […]
In a solemn address marking the launch of his new political party, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reflected on the tragic loss of lives during past political unrest, delivering a message widely seen as a veiled challenge to his prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. During Saturday’s founding assembly of his party at the King Fahd Palace […]
University of Lomé Registration Guide: Navigate the Process Smoothly The University of Lomé (UL), Togo’s largest higher education institution, welcomes thousands of fresh high school graduates and continuing students each academic year. To streamline the enrollment experience, the university has revamped its administrative procedures, shifting toward a fully digitalized system. Whether you’re a first-time applicant […]
From power to obscurity: Cameroon’s former officials cast aside by history Cameroon’s once-powerful figures now sidelined by the presidency Since Paul Biya rose to power in 1982, a long line of high-ranking officials has seen their fortunes rise and fall under his watch. Some sought to challenge his authority, while others simply became victims of […]
Bargny : Ousmane Sonko mobilise les militants de Pastef pour la campagne de vente des cartes de membre Première étape de cette tournée : la commune de Bargny, où il a été accueilli par une importante foule de sympathisants et de responsables politiques. Ousmane Sonko a donné, ce samedi, le coup d’envoi d’une tournée politique […]
Accueilli par une foule nombreuse, Ousmane Sonko a profité de cette étape, la première de sa tournée du jour, pour adresser un message aux populations locales avant de poursuivre son déplacement vers Sébikotane, Khombole et Bambey. Cette opération de vente des cartes de membre s’inscrit dans l’objectif fixé par le parti d’atteindre le million d’adhérents. […]
Jean-Martial N’Guessan, Chair of the 2PFJ Board, has urged authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to prioritize an inclusive, participatory, and constructive political dialogue as the nation embarks on critical electoral reforms. The call comes in a formal statement delivered to decision-makers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, emphasizing the need for sustainable governance improvements that reflect the […]