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In Dakar, a new chapter in Senegal’s political landscape unfolded on Tuesday morning when Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, was elected President of the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions about how President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will navigate governance amid a potentially hostile legislative body. Challenges and expectations in a divided assembly The […]
In the heart of central Mali, blockades have become a grim reality reshaping lives. From the battlefields of the Ségou State in the 19th century to today’s confrontations, villages have endured encirclement, severed supply lines, and relentless pressure. Yet the contemporary siege tactics deployed by armed groups, particularly the Katiba Macina affiliated with the Group […]
low quality football: Saint-Étienne vs Nice delivers record dull match The first leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 playoff between Saint-Étienne and Nice ended 0-0 with just 0.41 xG, the lowest in French professional football since 2022 Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium witnessed a footballing void last night as Saint-Étienne and Nice played out the most anemic encounter […]
JNIM’s evolving strategy in Mali: a war of attrition targets state function FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Mali’s north and center face a strategic shift in conflict The northern and central regions of Mali are no longer merely enduring sporadic armed assaults. For several years, these areas have been trapped in a relentless cycle of permanent conflict and civilian […]
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Sonko takes Assembly leadership RFI wed. 27 may 2026 at 4:03 am utc Add Yahoo as preferred source to see our articles on Google. The swift political rebound of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko demonstrates his resilience and popular mandate, as he assumes the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly with […]
goalless stalemate between saint-étienne and nice sets up tense ligue 1 playoff decider The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff saw Saint-Étienne and Nice battle to a scoreless draw, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture this Friday. RéagirEnregistrer Partager A truly goalless affair unfolded in the first leg […]
Foot, Barrage L1-L2 Au bout d’un barrage soporifique, Saint-Étienne et Nice joueront leur avenir en Ligue 1 vendredi Dans un triste match où l’enjeu a pris le dessus, l’AS Saint-Étienne et Nice se sont quittés dos à dos ce mardi soir lors du barrage aller de L1/L2 (0-0). Tout se jouera vendredi dans une Allianz Riviera […]
Édouard Dahome Takes Charge of Bénin’s Energy, Water and Mines Portfolio The Republic of Bénin has entered a new phase in its political landscape with the appointment of Édouard Dahome, a prominent figure from Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, to the cabinet of President Romuald Wadagni. This strategic move underscores the growing ties between West Africa and […]
The Ligue 1 promotion battle reaches a pivotal moment as Saint-Étienne prepares to host Nice in the first leg of their decisive playoff clash this evening. The Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will witness a high-stakes encounter between two teams separated by just a single point in the standings. Algerian international Yehvann Diouf and Senegalese defender Antoine Mendy […]
Residents of M’béngou, a rural village near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, fled in panic after a violent incursion by armed foreign fighters left several civilians dead and others injured. The sudden attack, allegedly carried out by Russian-speaking mercenaries, has plunged the community into a state of shock and desperation. The assault, which occurred […]
In the heart of Bamako, displaced families from the former Faladiè market site are facing harsh realities as they prepare to observe Tabaski under dire conditions. The Centre Amis des Enfants, originally a makeshift educational space, now shelters vulnerable households who fled conflict zones years ago but remain stranded without proper housing. From bustling market […]
Thierry’s home in Central African Republic looted by russian mercenaries in Obo A father of three from Obo, in the Haut-Mbomou region of the Central African Republic, returned home to find his residence ransacked by armed individuals believed to be Russian mercenaries. The incident has left the local community shaken and raised further concerns about […]