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Algeria and Chad have taken significant strides in deepening their strategic partnership this week, formalizing two critical agreements in the realms of public works and energy during reciprocal visits to N’Djamena and Algiers. The aim? To expedite commitments made in April and strengthen South-South cooperation. Advancing trans-Saharan connectivity In N’Djamena, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works […]
Local communities protest “green city” project at Sénégal’s Lac Rose In Sénégal, the recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new high-end development at Lac Rose has signaled a clear intent: studios and luxury villas are now available for purchase off-plan. This move comes despite significant local opposition, as construction for the ambitious “green city” project is […]
Sénégal: political turmoil over rumored resignation of pastef leader sonko A recent closed-door gathering of party officials has ignited fresh speculation about a potential resignation within PASTEF-Les Patriotes, thrusting the movement into the spotlight once again. El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly and senior figure in the party, swiftly addressed the claims with […]
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape, journalist Madiambal Diagne sparked controversy by suggesting that Ousmane Sonko, the country’s Prime Minister, had tendered his resignation. The claim triggered an immediate response from Amadou Ba, a leading figure within the PASTEF party, who framed the announcement as part of a calculated […]
At 51 years old, Matar Ndiaga Seck, long regarded in certain political circles as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations tied to « acts against nature ». Arrest follows regional police alert The detention comes after a warrant was issued […]
Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure widely described as a close associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following allegations of « acts against nature ». The arrest follows a warrant issued by police authorities in Linguère, a town in the Louga region of northern […]
Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund 59’Serhou Guirassy 90’ +5Yan Couto Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund: match report Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:30 PMBundesliga 2025-2026, Matchday 34 Follow the live action as Werder Bremen faced Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga showdown. 90’ Full-time 90’ +5 Goal: Yan Couto 90’ Leonardo BittencourtreplacesRomano Schmid 88’ Yan CoutoreplacesJulian […]
The recent re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) continues to spark significant discussion across the Ivorian political arena. Following the party’s inaugural ordinary congress in Abidjan, legal expert Ange Rodrigue Dadjé asserted that criticisms directed at President Alassane Ouattara for his continued political involvement […]
The recent fires that have engulfed trucks along the Sahelian border regions are far from isolated security incidents. Instead, they signal a deepening crisis along the once-stable commercial arteries connecting Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These trade routes, once relied upon to supply essential goods to remote Malian communities, now face persistent insecurity, further straining […]
Senegal politics: Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery critique of Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political exchange has erupted in Senegal following a high-profile statement from Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Port of Dakar. The outspoken official launched a sharp critique against Minister Serigne Gueye Diop, dismissing his recent official statement as a flawed attempt […]
After a grueling penalty shootout, AS Saint-Étienne secured a 7-6 victory over Rodez AF to claim their spot in the Ligue 1 promotion playoff. The match, which ended 0-0 at full time, saw the Verts overcome their relegation demons with a nerve-shredding display under the Geoffroy-Guichard floodlights. Maubleu’s heroics seal Saint-Étienne’s fate Philippe Montanier’s bold […]
Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Grâce à son gardien remplaçant Brice Maubleu, Saint-Étienne s’impose aux tirs au but contre Rodez et défiera le 16e de Ligue 1 Après un match terne, Saint-Étienne l’a emporté aux tirs au but (0-0, 7-6 aux t.a.b.) face à Rodez vendredi soir lors du play-off 2. Les Verts seront opposés au 16e […]