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In a dramatic shift of power, the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel group, has reclaimed control of Kidal, a strategic city in northern Mali. This follows a coordinated offensive with the Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-linked militant faction, that overwhelmed Malian armed forces and their Russian allies in […]
In Bondoukou, Côte d’Ivoire, the departmental delegate for the National Youth Council of Côte d’Ivoire (CNJCI) for Bondoukou, Alexis Adjoumani Kouadio, recently called upon associative leaders and youth representatives to embrace a responsible approach to politics. This significant appeal took place during a capacity-building workshop held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the regional Youth […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially parted ways with his Prime Minister and former political comrade, Ousmane Sonko, on Friday, May 22, 2026. This significant political development follows months of escalating tensions between the two prominent figures, who jointly ascended to power in April 2024. The popular rallying cry, « Diomaye Moy Sonko » (meaning « Diomaye […]
OGC Nice faces critical Ligue 1 playoff against AS Saint-Étienne Nice Maxime Bacquié The OGC Nice faces a pivotal moment in Ligue 1 this week. The team plays the first leg of a relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne on Tuesday evening in Saint-Étienne. At Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, the Gym must secure a result without Elye Wahi, […]
President romuald wadagni inaugurates his 24-member government in Bénin In Bénin, President Romuald Wadagni has officially unveiled the composition of his inaugural government. This new cabinet comprises a total of 24 ministers, including several delegated ministers. Following his election, President Wadagni has now taken the crucial step of forming his executive team. President Romuald Wadagni […]
The presence of Niger’s transitional Prime Minister, flanked by the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, during the official ceremony in Cotonou marked a significant diplomatic shift in a region grappling with heightened tensions. Few observers anticipated the early arrival of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, at the ceremony honoring Romuald Wadagni’s […]
Mali Muslim families in Bamako, the Malian capital, face unprecedented challenges this Eid season, with a persistent jihadist blockade forcing many to celebrate Tabaski far from their loved ones this year. Alpha Amadou, a 40-year-old originally from Mopti in central Mali, reluctantly abandoned his customary journey home for the significant annual festival, known locally as […]
Mali : à Bamako, la fête de Tabaski impactée par le blocus djihadiste euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 11:48 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Encerclés par un blocus, djihadiste autour de la capitale malienne, les musulmans de Bamako ont été contraints de passer l’Aïd loin […]
Saint-Étienne faces nice in crucial ligue 1 playoff: old doubtful, tardieu returns Saint-Étienne Facebook Whatsapp Mail Copier le lien Ajouter ICI en favori sur Google AS Saint-Étienne’s left-back Ben Old faces uncertainty for Tuesday’s crucial Ligue 1 playoff first leg against OGC Nice at Geoffroy-Guichard, still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the Rodez […]
A significant political shift is underway in Senegal following the resignation of National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye on Sunday. This departure could potentially clear the path for former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to assume leadership of the parliament, just days after his unexpected dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a statement shared on […]
On a bright Sunday morning in Cotonou, Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office as President of the Republic of Bénin, marking the start of a seven-year mandate in a political landscape reshaped by constitutional changes and electoral restrictions. The ceremony, held at the Palais des Congrès, drew over 6,000 guests, including former heads of […]
Après la rupture, quelles perspectives pour Ousmane Sonko et Bassirou Diomaye Faye? Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Author, Ousmane Badiane Role, Digital Journalist BBC Afrique Published il y a 2 heures Temps de lecture: 10 min Le limogeage du Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko acte la […]