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For three decades, Alpha Amadou Kané has made the journey from Bamako to his hometown in central Mali every Tabaski. This year, the 40-year-old is staying put—not by choice, but because of an escalating jihadist blockade that has turned the country’s roads into no-go zones. Since late April, armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda have enforced […]
Tchad opposition leader succèS Masra remains jailed after appeal rejected Political tensions escalate in N’Djamena as Supreme Court upholds 20-year sentence The Supreme Court’s decision The Tchad Supreme Court has upheld the 20-year prison sentence against opposition leader Succès Masra, a former Prime Minister, after rejecting his appeal on May 21. His legal team confirmed […]
After a promising start to their Premier League campaign, Chelsea have hit a major slump, dropping seven straight games in the top flight. A Champions League exit at the hands of PSG and a FA Cup final loss to Manchester City have compounded their struggles, leaving the London side in 8th place heading into the […]
Bamako’s junta confronts a strategic void Mali is no longer merely a nation in distress; it has become a critical fault line across the entire Sahel region. The combined pressure from jihadist factions, Tuareg separatist militias, escalating ethnic rivalries, economic collapse, and growing military reliance on Moscow is transforming Mali’s inherent state fragility into an […]
RC Lens vs OGC Nice: a historic cup final with european ambitions on the line The Stade de France hosts a pivotal clash between Lens and Nice, where dreams of silverware and continental glory hang in the balance. After Paris Saint-Germain’s early exit from the competition, the Coupe de France final now offers a rare […]
In a rather unexpected turn, Luis Campos addressed the swirling interest surrounding Paris Saint-Germain and Julian Alvarez. The Sporting Director for the Parisian club found himself directly questioned on X by an ardent PSG supporter, who urged him to finalize a transfer for the Atlético de Madrid forward. The Portuguese executive did not dismiss the […]
With the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories in Dakar. The meeting was held in a warm and respectful atmosphere, as the head of government was welcomed by the city’s archbishop, Monseigneur André Guèye. […]
A comprehensive training program for Chad’s Defence and Security Forces (FDS) launched on May 21 at the Koumra Central Commissariat, focusing on embedding human rights principles and combating impunity within military operations. Balancing security with human dignity The challenge of maintaining public order while upholding human dignity remains constant. The United Nations High Commissioner for […]
During a high-level inter-ministerial meeting on infrastructure development, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko presented a comprehensive assessment of 245 underutilized or stalled infrastructure assets and projects nationwide. The review, based on data collected from various ministries, identified critical opportunities for optimization, completion, or repurposing to maximize public investment returns. Four categories of infrastructure assets were outlined […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a significant courtesy visit this afternoon to Monseigneur André Guéye. This important meeting took place just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage, a cherished tradition held in Popenguine. The encounter unfolded in a remarkably warm and friendly atmosphere, characterized by heartfelt discussions between the two prominent figures. Both the head […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently undertook a significant courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye. This important meeting took place just days before the eagerly anticipated annual Marian pilgrimage to Popenguine. The encounter unfolded in a remarkably cordial and welcoming setting, characterized by discussions marked by mutual respect and goodwill between the two prominent figures. The […]
With Aïd al-Adha just days away, the streets of Niamey are filled with livestock trucks and overflowing markets. Yet, the basic economic principle of supply and demand appears to have vanished: despite record availability, sheep prices have skyrocketed, squeezing household budgets to the limit. Niamey’s paradox: abundance without affordability Walk through the capital and you’ll […]