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football Premier League Manchester City Pep Guardiola’s emotional farewell ends with Manchester City’s loss to Aston Villa A historic chapter closed this afternoon at the Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola led Manchester City for his 593rd and final match. A game that ended in defeat against Aston Villa (1-2) but will be remembered for the […]
French defender Maxence Lacroix is poised to play his final Premier League match for Crystal Palace this Sunday, May 24, as the English championship season concludes. His future, it appears, lies elsewhere. Maxence Lacroix has significantly elevated his profile over the past year. Following a remarkable season with Crystal Palace, the talented French center-back earned […]
chadian supreme court upholds succés masra’s 20-year prison sentence Chad’s highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, on Thursday, May 21st, definitively confirmed the 20-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister and leader of the Les Transformateurs party, Succès Masra. The court’s rejection of his appeal immediately triggered widespread dismay and disappointment among his many supporters […]
Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Published 24 mai 2026 Le limogeage d’Ousmane Sonko comme Premier ministre continue de faire réagir au Sénégal. Dans la rue, les […]
South Africa has formally initiated the extradition process against the pan-African activist Kemi Seba. This legal action carries significant diplomatic and economic implications, resonating with international markets. The legal steps taken by Pretoria hold ramifications extending well beyond its national boundaries. The official commencement of extradition proceedings against Kemi Seba, a prominent figure in continental […]
Once the Soviet Union’s military cornerstone in Europe, the Russian territory of Kaliningrad now finds itself hemmed in by an unprecedented tightening of controls imposed by its NATO neighbors. Between escalating logistical restrictions and fortified borders, the enclave is slipping into a state of growing isolation, reshaping the strategic landscape of the Baltic region. The […]
In a landmark move ahead of President-elect Romuald Wadagni’s official swearing-in, Benin has implemented an unprecedented technological initiative to democratize access to the national ceremony. For the first time in the country’s history, the entire inauguration proceedings—scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou—will be broadcast live and without cost […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, is rapidly expanding its operational reach across Mali, intensifying attacks despite ongoing military operations in the country. Recent ambushes against army units, targeted strikes on military outposts, and systematic pressure on key road corridors underscore the group’s growing influence in multiple regions. […]
With the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal just one week away, Paris Saint-Germain conducted an intensive internal training match this Saturday. While the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi did not participate in this friendly scrimmage, there is reportedly no cause for concern regarding their availability for the highly […]
The Senegalese political landscape frequently witnesses intense power struggles, whether among members of the same party or between distinct political factions. As the adage goes, in politics, there are no permanent enemies or friends, only permanent interests. This timeless principle perfectly encapsulates the current situation at the highest echelons of Senegal’s executive branch. The once-unified […]
Senegal’s political upheaval: prime minister sonko dismissed amidst rising tensions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal officially dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday, dissolving the entire government. This dramatic move follows several months of escalating tensions, further deepening a political crisis in the debt-burdened West African nation. The surprising announcement came via state television, […]
What began as a unique political partnership in francophone West Africa—a dynamic duo that captivated many—ultimately proved too volatile to endure. In Senegal, the alliance forged between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with Sonko as the former’s mentor and Faye a staunch opponent of then-President Macky Sall, had propelled them to power in the […]