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France-Maroc : les trois dossiers sensibles du déplacement de Sébastien Lecornu Bruno Jeudy Ce contenu est réservé aux abonnés La Tribune Les 15 et 16 juillet prochains, Sébastien Lecornu se rendra à Rabat, pour partciper à la Haute Commission mixte franco-marocaine. LTD/STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP
Titulaire d’un Master en journalisme sportif, je suis tombé amoureux du tennis dès l’enfance et j’ai toujours aimé lire les belles histoires de ce sport. Aujourd’hui, je souhaite les raconter, profiter de ma passion à fond et être au plus proche des as du circuit. Olympique Marseille aims for a fresh start in the 2025-2026 […]
Senegal’s sovereign debt restructuring has emerged as the most pressing economic challenge for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Following a comprehensive audit by the Court of Auditors that revealed a debt burden far exceeding previously disclosed figures, Dakar now faces a tighter fiscal environment than anticipated. Identifying a seasoned advisor to lead this complex technical, […]
Argentina 3 – 1 ap Switzerland A truly agonizing elimination. There are no other words to describe Switzerland’s exit from the World Cup quarter-finals. Defeated 3-1 after extra time by Argentina, Murat Yakin’s squad displayed remarkable resilience, playing with ten men against eleven from the 72nd minute following Breel Embolo’s controversial expulsion, an incident that […]
Le Baol vit au rythme de la mobilisation politique autour d’Ousmane Sonko. Arrivé ce samedi dans la région, le président de PASTEF–Les Patriotes a été accueilli par une importante mobilisation de militants et de sympathisants venus saluer sa présence.Avant le grand rassemblement prévu à Mbacké, Ousmane Sonko a entamé sa visite par une série de […]
Across Africa, where power dynamics are as fluid as the colonial-era borders, a new influential player is making its presence felt with clear ambitions. The Wagner Group, previously known for its clandestine paramilitary operations, has seemingly transitioned into what many observers now refer to as the Africa Corps. This strategic evolution is significant, occurring within […]
Argentina shatters Switzerland’s world cup aspirations in dramatic extra time showdown The Swiss national team succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against the reigning world champions Argentina during a gripping 2026 World Cup quarter-final, decided in extra time. Coupe du monde Nati Julian Alvarez netted Argentina’s crucial second goal, making it 2-1. KEYSTONE/AP/Ashley Landis
Bénin Théodore Holo outlines his vision for the Bénin Senate With the official inauguration of the Bénin Senate just days away, Professor Théodore Holo has articulated his approach to his mandate within the new upper chamber. The former President of the Constitutional Court expressed his commitment to fostering peace, national unity, political stability, and the […]
Côte d’Ivoire has successfully secured an impressive 47,820 billion FCFA to fund its ambitious National Development Plan (PND) spanning 2026-2030, a significant achievement lauded by President Alassane Ouattara. President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire expressed profound satisfaction with the outcomes of the Consultative Group meeting, convened to secure financing for the nation’s National Development Plan […]
A coalition of Gabonese advocacy groups declared on Saturday in Libreville that they have initiated legal proceedings to challenge a notable increase in cyberattacks, specifically targeting WhatsApp and Facebook accounts. This collective reported receiving approximately fifty complaints from Gabonese citizens across various demographics. Their analysis of these cyberattack incidents indicates that the widespread adoption of […]
During the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters in Mbacké, party president Ousmane Sonko issued a powerful appeal to his political officials, emphasizing the critical need for unity. He cautioned against internal rivalries that could undermine the party’s momentum, directly addressing the cadres and highlighting that cohesion is the sole guarantor of their future endeavors. Sonko […]
The University of Dakar in the 1970s stood at a crossroads. Within its walls worked one of Africa’s greatest intellectuals, yet he was barred from teaching. His name: Cheikh Anta Diop. While President Léopold Sédar Senghor championed his concept of négritude, Diop advanced a radically different vision for Africa’s rebirth. Our series on legendary African […]