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football uefa champions league Sparta prague set to play champions league return without captain against lyon Lukas Haraslin leaves Sparta Prague to join Al-Fateh (Saudi Arabia) and won’t feature against Lyon. (Simon Stacpoole/Presse Sports) With captain Lukas Haraslin departing for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh, Sparta Prague’s victorious team from last week’s 2-1 UEFA Champions League qualifier […]
Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Journalist specializing in Sahel politics Tags: Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Succès Masra From detention to dialogue: a turning point in Tchad For an entire year, Succès Masra has been held in detention under conditions that have sparked widespread debate. His case has become a focal point in discussions about political freedoms and […]
Sonko probes 2 billion FCFA in alleged misuse of student laptop funds A parliamentary probe is underway to uncover alleged financial irregularities in the ‘One Student, One Laptop’ program, with potential losses exceeding billions of FCFA. Parliamentary commission targets alleged financial irregularities The parliamentary group Pastef-Les Patriotes, led by National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, has […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership with five key appointments Laurent Gbagbo has reshuffled the leadership of the Popular Front of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), assigning five prominent figures to key positions within the party. This move, initially envisioned as a delegation of powers to a single individual, reflects a broader strategic shift toward a […]
Lyon’s daunting task: Sparta Prague duel with three summer European flops in mind After a 1-2 away loss to Sparta Prague in the Champions League third qualifying round first leg last Tuesday, Olympique Lyonnais must secure a win at home this evening (9 PM) to keep their European ambitions alive. Yet, the specter of three […]
Senegal’s national assembly opens extraordinary session with Sonko-led probes The Senegalese National Assembly has convened an extraordinary session, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. This gathering follows a series of high-stakes developments, with Ousmane Sonko taking a leading role in initiating parliamentary investigations. The session, which commenced today, centers on pressing national […]
In the heart of Cameroon’s lush southern regions, cocoa producers are navigating one of the most challenging periods in recent memory. The once-reliable income stream from their plantations has become increasingly uncertain, forcing families to rethink their livelihoods. Families in regions like Ebebda have cultivated cocoa for generations, passing down not just land but also […]
The Republic of Bénin has taken a significant stride forward in agricultural insurance, marked by the recent disbursement of 561.8 million FCFA to 94,905 rice and cotton farmers who experienced yield losses. This initiative reflects a broader transformation in how the nation addresses the vulnerabilities faced by agricultural producers. Protecting livelihoods in a climate-vulnerable sector […]
Ousmane Sonko exposes betrayal of Senegal’s democratic ideals During a rally in Dahra Djoloff, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivered a scathing critique of what he describes as the resurgence of old political patterns under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Addressing a packed crowd of supporters, the National Assembly President accused former allies of abandoning the […]
Niger’s capital receives critical military support from Algeria A significant shipment of defense equipment, including four fully equipped helicopters, has arrived in Niamey, marking a major boost to Niger’s military capabilities. The delivery was executed under direct instructions from Algeria’s highest authorities, as confirmed by an official statement from the Algerian Ministry of National Defense. […]
Delegation of powers signals shift toward collective governance In a strategic move to reinforce the operational framework of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has announced the delegation of key presidential prerogatives to a five-member leadership team. This decision, formalized through an official communiqué, marks a deliberate shift toward […]
The Union Saint-Gilloise’s hopes of securing a groundbreaking transfer fee for Anan Khalaili have taken a dramatic turn. A proposed move to Inter Milan collapsed after the Israeli international failed a medical due to unresolved cardiac concerns, leaving both club and player in uncharted territory. Yet fate intervened. The Premier League, known for its more […]