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The outgoing President of Bénin, Patrice Talon, presided over his final Council of Ministers on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou. This historic session, held just days before the scheduled transition of power, brought together government members in an emotionally charged atmosphere. In a rare moment of reflection, Talon […]
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has decided against setting up a fan zone in the city for the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on May 30. The move follows strong reservations from police authorities and an already strained security environment. Emmanuel Grégoire abandoned his initial plan to create a free public viewing area […]
The political party Les Patriotes held an urgent press conference this Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in the Bololo district of N’Djamena’s second arrondissement. Speaking on behalf of the party, spokesperson Hisseine Abdoulaye described the current politico-security climate as deeply alarming, highlighting the unjust conviction of eight opposition leaders from the former Groupe de […]
Africa Strengthening Kenya-Chad diplomatic bonds for regional stability Kenyan President William Ruto highlights robust diplomatic ties with Chad and praises its leadership in Haiti’s security mission. Staff Correspondent May 13, 2026 The diplomatic partnership between Kenya and Chad has reached new heights, anchored in shared principles of mutual respect, African unity, and collective progress. Both […]
An investigative segment broadcasted by a major French television network has ignited a fierce controversy in Senegal, drawing accusations of distortion and bias from viewers and public figures alike. The program, which examined the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the country, has been widely criticized for allegedly misrepresenting facts and fueling misinformation about the […]
The recent coordinated attacks in northern Mali on April 25, which resulted in the death of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and the fall of Kidal to armed groups, have exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s security framework. A new analysis released by the Timbuktu Institute, a Senegal-based African research center for peace, titled “Mali: […]
Military officials from Tchad and the Central African Republic are intensifying collaboration to bolster security in their shared border regions. A high-level working session, led by General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, Commander of the Tchad-Central African Republic joint force, took place recently to assess the outcomes of recent joint operations. Key military figures from both […]
news politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Eight leaders from the opposition coalition GCAP were sentenced to eight years in prison on May 8, 2026, sparking sharp reactions across Chad’s political landscape. Opposition figures view the ruling as a troubling escalation in the erosion of political freedoms, signaling […]
Football fans across France are gearing up for a decisive clash as RC Lens host Paris Saint-Germain in a must-watch Ligue 1 showdown. The highly anticipated match, set for Wednesday, May 13 at 21:00, could very well decide the league champions for the 2025/26 season. With both teams locked in a tight battle at the […]
Mounting tensions between Burkina Faso’s government and the Peul minority Burkina Faso is grappling with an escalating crisis as its central government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, faces growing condemnation from the Peul community. Amid a brutal counterterrorism campaign, accusations of systematic military abuses and economic strangulation have deepened divisions, fueling allegations of targeted persecution […]
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American expatriates in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena is set to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 20, […]
While the Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was hosting a high-profile conference in Dakar on “exploring alternatives to solutions proposed by Bretton Woods institutions,” featuring academics and self-styled ‘outsider economists,’ the office of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye clarified from Nairobi this week that the head of state is directly overseeing negotiations with the International Monetary […]