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Gassim Chérif Mahamat, the Chadian Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, vocally rejected accusations of civilian casualties in the Lake Chad region. Speaking to national press, he emphasized that such allegations aim to discredit the Chadian army, potentially harming its reputation. He affirmed the Chadian armed forces’ unwavering professionalism and their leading role in the […]
“If the Russian mercenaries depart, we will return home,” declares Mosso, a Malian refugee in Mauritania, articulating a cautious optimism for repatriation. His hope surged following significant attacks in late April against the Malian army and its Russian allies from Africa Corps. These coordinated assaults, launched by the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) separatists […]
The third annual mobile phones and applications exhibition has officially opened its doors in Abidjan, underscoring Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic commitment to cultivate a robust digital mobile sector. This significant event brings together a diverse array of stakeholders, including equipment manufacturers, innovative application developers, leading telecom operators, and key institutional representatives. In a nation where smartphones […]
The situation surrounding Succès Masra has now entered its second year, capturing the focus of Western diplomatic missions monitoring Chad’s ongoing transition. Twelve months ago, the former Prime Minister and leader of Les Transformateurs party was apprehended in N’Djamena, where he currently serves a twenty-year prison sentence. His sister, Chancelle Masra, residing in France, has […]
With the final matchday of Ligue 1 season 2025/26 fast approaching, the clash between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais is set to be one of the most dramatic fixtures of the campaign. Both sides enter the game with contrasting objectives, making this encounter a must-watch showdown. While Rennes eyes a potential fourth-place finish for […]
Tchad denies civilian casualties in anti-jihadist military strikes N’Djamena firmly rejects UN allegations of civilian harm in operations against Boko Haram. Government pushes back on UN allegations The Chadian government has strongly rebutted claims by the United Nations suggesting that civilian lives were lost during recent military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad […]
The long-awaited decision has been made. Meeting in Abidjan for its inaugural national congress, the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) formally reappointed Laurent Gbagbo as its president. The announcement came on May 14, 2026, marking the 81-year-old former head of state’s return to leadership of the party he founded in October 2021, following his […]
The Chadian government has vehemently dismissed allegations from the United Nations concerning civilian fatalities during aerial operations targeting Boko Haram within the Lake Chad basin. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, May 14, officials demanded concrete evidence and extended an invitation for an independent investigative mission to visit the region. Earlier, on Sunday, the […]
Société Au Sénégal, six femmes sur dix victimes de désinformation genrée, selon un rapport Plus de 60% des femmes sénégalaises interrogées dans une étude d’Article 19 et Polaris asso déclarent avoir été ciblées par des campagnes de désinformation axées sur leur corps, leur sexualité et leur vie privée plutôt que sur leurs idées […]
The Senegal is not backing down in its standoff with global oil giants. Khadim Bamba Diagne, Permanent Secretary of the Strategic Orientation Committee for Oil and Gas, made headlines at the Africa CEO Forum by declaring that Dakar is prepared to explore every legal avenue—including international arbitration—to renegotiate contracts with BP and Woodside. Diagne emphasized […]
The government of Chad has taken decisive action against environmental violations by temporarily halting the operations of a major Chinese petroleum company in mid-August. The suspension followed findings that the firm’s activities contravened the country’s stringent environmental regulations. In response to the incident, the Chadian Minister of Petroleum announced the initiation of a comprehensive audit […]
Tchad Chad and China forge stronger bonds through cultural exchange The national final of the Chinese language competition in Chad solidifies deep cultural and academic connections between Chad and China, marking a vibrant six-year partnership through the Confucius Institute. — 3 min de lecture Partager The national final of the global Chinese language competition, an […]