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The Dakar High Court has postponed until July 22, 2026 the legal battle between businessman Mame Mbaye Niang and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, granting the latter’s legal team additional time to address newly filed evidence. At the heart of the dispute lies a villa in the Keur Gorgui district, originally owned by Sonko but now […]
Niamey, June 10, 2026 – Niger is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure a stronger voice on the global stage. The Chair of the National Council for Refoundation (CCR), Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, met with a delegation on June 9 to push for the candidacy of Nafissatou Idé Sadou to the United Nations Committee […]
N’Djamena, Chad — The 25th edition of the International Pharmaceutical Forum is underway in Chad’s capital, uniting health experts, policymakers, and delegates from across Africa to address critical challenges in healthcare access and pharmaceutical development. a gathering of leaders and innovators The forum, held under the theme ‘Boosting healthcare access: local production and hospital pharmacy […]
Bénin’s strategic shift away from presidential aircraft ownership The Republic of Bénin has taken a bold stance in public governance by rejecting the conventional African tradition of state-owned presidential jets. Instead, the government has embraced an asset-light model, prioritizing operational efficiency over symbolic expenditures. This deliberate choice—illustrated by the cancellation of a Boeing 737 order […]
In a landmark diplomatic engagement, the President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, embarked on an official visit to Bamako, where he met with Mali’s leader, General Assimi Goïta, to deepen bilateral relations. This high-level encounter, held on 9 June 2026, laid the groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of cooperation between the two West African nations, culminating […]
LOMÉ — On June 9, 2026, Togo’s National Assembly took a decisive step toward modernizing its regulatory framework by unanimously adopting four critical bills aimed at reinforcing nuclear safety and radiological risk management. The landmark vote, conducted during the third plenary session of the first ordinary sitting of the year, positions the country at the […]
Historic site of Chellah hosts milestone celebration of US-Morocco relations Under the ancient shadows of Chellah’s ruins, the American Embassy in Rabat transformed a historic milestone into a vibrant showcase of enduring partnership. The venue, steeped in centuries of history, provided the perfect backdrop as the United States marked its 250th anniversary of independence—a milestone […]
Ligue 1 2026-2027: the opening day fixtures for PSG and Paris FC against Marseille The Ligue de Football Professionnel has released the first glimpse of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 schedule, with Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC set to face their biggest rivals early in the campaign. PSG’s season kicks off with a home clash against […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 2026-2027 schedule officially released The Ligue de Football Professionnel has published the full match schedule for the upcoming season. Here are the key dates for Paris Saint-Germain, including home and away fixtures. Season kickoff and key fixtures The 2026-2027 Ligue 1 campaign will commence on the weekend of August 22-23, with […]
Ewen Jaouen seals Premier League move with Newcastle United from Stade de Reims Reims After three seasons at Stade de Reims, goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen will join England’s Premier League. The French club confirmed the transfer to Newcastle United on June 10. The transfer of Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims to Newcastle United in the […]
A symbolic shift in Burkina Faso’s public administration Burkina Faso has entered a new phase in its ongoing ideological transformation under the current transitional leadership, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Since June 1st, all public administrations are now required to address citizens and service users with the term « Camarade » (Comrade) instead of traditional […]
The Attorney General of the King at the Court of Cassation and head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Hicham Balaoui, led the inauguration ceremony of the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association in Rabat this week. Accompanying him was Renson Ingonga, the Kenyan president of the association, with Hicham Balaoui serving as its secretary-general. […]