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The INP-HB, in collaboration with the CEA VALOPRO, officially inaugurated its Master’s program in Circular Economy, Ecological Transition, and Sustainable Development (ECOTEDD). This significant launch took place during an inaugural seminar held in Angré on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The gathering, themed « Sustainable Africa, Resilient Côte d’Ivoire: CSR and Circular Economy as Levers for a […]
Ligue 1: fan unrest, masked supporters… A season’s end in chaos at Nantes and Nice During the final matchday of Ligue 1, supporters stormed the pitches in Nantes and Nice to express their profound dissatisfaction. What began as a poignant occasion quickly devolved into disorder. Already facing relegation to Ligue 2 before their last game […]
Deadly drone strikes hit Mali wedding, toll rises to ten civilians A heartbreaking incident struck the village of Téné, central Mali, on Sunday, where at least ten civilians lost their lives in drone strikes reportedly carried out by the Malian army. Most of the victims were young men gathered for a traditional collective wedding celebration, […]
The Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lodged an official protest with Saudi authorities over the unauthorized entry of Ibrahim Moustapha, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, into northern Mali. In a strongly worded statement released this week, Bamako accused the journalist of operating in the region without proper accreditation, […]
Tolisso reflects on Lyon’s Ligue 1 season despite disappointing finale Despite a heavy 3-0 defeat to Lens in the final matchday of Ligue 1, Lyon secured fourth place—a finish that left captain Corentin Tolisso feeling proud of the team’s overall season. Lyon’s final league outing of the season ended in disappointment at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, […]
Paris Saint-Germain concluded its Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 defeat against Paris FC on the final matchday, a fixture devoid of significant implications for the already-crowned champions. Attention now swiftly shifts to the impending UEFA Champions League final. Following the match, PSG captain Marquinhos offered his reflections on the loss and provided an assessment […]
Senegal delays Eid al-Adha as moon sighting fails Local astronomers in Senegal failed to sight the new moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1447 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, prompting an official shift in the Islamic calendar. The delay has been confirmed, and Eid al-Adha will now be observed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, […]
In a breathtaking Ligue 1 clash, RC Strasbourg orchestrated a stunning turnaround to topple Monaco 5-4 in the 34th matchday showdown. Trailing 4-1 deep into the second half, the Alsatians refused to surrender, delivering a masterclass in resilience under the floodlights of the 34th Ligue 1 fixture. The match began with Monaco asserting dominance early […]
Ligue 1 : ogc nice heads to play-offs after metz stalemate Nice OGC Nice found themselves unable to secure a victory against the league’s basement club, FC Metz, settling for a 0-0 draw. Ultimately, this result sealed their fate for the relegation play-offs, as both Auxerre and Le Havre claimed crucial wins in their respective matches. […]
Nice faces relegation playoff after draw against Metz as Le Havre and Auxerre secure Ligue 1 survival Following the 34th and final matchday of Ligue 1 on Sunday evening, Nice finished 16th after failing to beat Metz (0-0) and will now face Saint-Étienne in a relegation playoff on May 26 and 29. Meanwhile, Le Havre […]
In a tragic turn of events, at least ten civilians, primarily young individuals, were killed in a drone strike carried out by the Malian army in the village of Téné, located in the San region of central Mali. The attack occurred on Sunday as villagers were preparing to celebrate a traditional collective wedding, an important […]
Civilian casualties mount as army drone strikes target wedding preparations At least ten civilians, mostly young men, were killed in a series of drone strikes conducted by the Malian army on Sunday. The incident occurred in Téné, a village in the San region of central Mali, as the victims gathered for a traditional collective wedding […]