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The political landscape and 2027 elections in Sénégal As Sénégal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for January 2027, a compelling question is circulating within political circles: could President Bassirou Diomaye Faye be contemplating a postponement of these pivotal polls? This speculation emerges amid ongoing political shifts and strategic maneuvers that are actively shaping […]
This Tuesday evening marks Olympique Lyonnais’ final opportunity to keep their Champions League aspirations alive against Sparta Prague. Having suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Czech side in the first leg of the third preliminary round, Paulo Fonseca’s squad faces a pivotal challenge at Parc OL. They must overturn the deficit to advance to the […]
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The Cameroonian government has entered an advanced stage of negotiations to acquire the 56% stake held by British energy firm Globeleq in two key electricity generation companies. Reports from economic media indicate that officials in Yaoundé are discussing the repurchase of Globeleq’s shares in Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC) and Dibamba Power Development Company (DPDC). […]
Parliamentary inquiry commissions in Senegal: the justice ministry’s legal response During the opening of the first extraordinary session of the 2026-2027 legislative year, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, addressed concerns regarding the legality of six parliamentary inquiry commissions scheduled for review, including highly sensitive cases. Legal constraints on parliamentary inquiry commissions The […]
Two West African heads of state are set to arrive in Libreville ahead of Gabon’s 66th independence anniversary. Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will land on August 15, while General Horta N’Tam of Guinea-Bissau follows on August 18. Their visits coincide with the national celebrations scheduled for August 17. […]
The Senegal National Assembly kicked off an extraordinary session today, marked by intense discussions and the initiation of parliamentary investigations led by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The move signals a critical juncture in the country’s political landscape, with lawmakers convening to address pressing national issues under heightened scrutiny.
lyon vs Sparta Prague — live tuesday, august 11, 2026, 21:00champions league third qualifying round — second leg lyon first leg: 1–2 sparta prague watch the match on Live coverage of the clash The highly anticipated second leg of the Champions League qualifier between Olympique Lyonnais and AC Sparta Prague kicks off at 21:00 on […]
Cameroon’s president Paul Biya embarked on what was initially described as a « brief private visit to Europe » from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026. By August 10, 2026, his absence from the country had stretched to 64 days—an unprecedented duration that raises pressing questions about governance and national stability. This prolonged stay abroad marks […]
The debate over Senegal’s special funds has intensified following recent political developments, with growing concerns about fiscal secrecy and its implications for governance. At the heart of the discussion is a legislative proposal aimed at revoking a contentious amnesty law, a move that has sparked both support and criticism across the political spectrum. The push […]
In Bénin, traditional leaders hold a pivotal sociocultural role, deeply embedded within the fabric of local communities. They serve as custodians of heritage, tradition, and communal identity, embodying moral and cultural legitimacy for their people (Affo, Sina, & Gnanvi, 2019). Legal recognition and evolving roles Their significance is further underscored by formal state recognition. In […]
Military serviceman files adultery charges in N’Djamena A sensitive case involving marital infidelity has reached the courts of N’Djamena, where a military officer has pressed charges against his wife and her alleged partner for alleged adultery. The matter, which also involves a dispute over the return of the dowry, has been adjourned for deliberation after […]