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Bamako’s junta faces a strategic void Mali has transcended being merely a nation in distress; it now stands as a critical flashpoint for the entire Sahel region. The convergence of jihadist groups, Tuareg separatist militias, ethnic rivalries, economic collapse, and increasing military reliance on Moscow is transforming Mali’s inherent state fragility into an overt regional […]
Lens-Nice : les Sang et Or en quête d’un premier trophée depuis 27 ans, des places européennes à la clé… Les trois enjeux derrière la finale de Coupe de France Le RC Lens et l’OGC Nice s’affrontent en finale de la Coupe de France, vendredi, au Stade de France. lire plus tard Pour sauvegarder cet […]
PSG sporting director Luis Campos has broken his usual silence on social media to address the club’s interest in Julian Alvarez, the Argentine forward currently at Atlético Madrid. A Paris Saint-Germain fan took to X to urge Campos to finalize the deal, and the Portuguese executive responded by neither rejecting nor confirming the move—but outlining […]
With the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Sénégal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires in Dakar. He was warmly received by Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and institutional harmony. The Prime Minister arrived […]
A groundbreaking human rights awareness campaign has been launched for Chad’s defense and security forces (FDS) at the Koumra Central Commissariat. This initiative seeks to embed the principles of human dignity and the fight against impunity as core values within military operations. balancing security and human dignity Maintaining public order while upholding fundamental human rights […]
A sweeping inventory of government infrastructure projects has uncovered 245 assets and initiatives that remain unutilized, require completion, or could be repurposed for greater efficiency. The findings emerged during an interministerial infrastructure review chaired by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. key findings from the infrastructure assessment The review categorized the identified assets and projects into four […]
Dakar — In a gesture of goodwill ahead of the upcoming Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courteous visit to Monseigneur André Guéye, Archbishop of Dakar, this afternoon. The meeting unfolded in a warm and friendly atmosphere, fostering genuine dialogue between the two leaders. Central to their discussion were pressing national […]
In a gesture of goodwill ahead of one of Senegal’s most significant religious events, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon. The meeting took place just days before the annual Pèlerinage de Popenguine, a major Catholic gathering that draws thousands of faithful to the revered shrine in the […]
The streets of Niamey are teeming with livestock as the city prepares for Tabaski 2026. Trucks loaded with sheep roll in from every corner of Niger, filling the markets with an overwhelming supply. Yet, the laws of supply and demand seem to have vanished into thin air—abundance has not translated into affordable prices, leaving household […]
In a surprising economic twist, Niger has recorded a historic deflation rate of -8.5% in April 2026, according to the latest Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). While economists celebrate this milestone as a sign of macroeconomic stability, the reality on the ground tells a more complex story […]
Ousmane Sonko meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this week. The meeting underscored the deep spiritual significance of the event, which stands as one of the most anticipated religious gatherings in Senegal’s annual calendar. […]
Wolves held as Paderborn frustrates Wolfsburg in relegation playoff opener In a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07 played out a scoreless draw at the Volkswagen Arena on Thursday evening. The deadlock sets up a decisive second leg on May 25 at 20:30 CEST, where one […]