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#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES

Street vendors in Chad: economic freedom at a child’s cost In the heart of Chad’s bustling cities, a striking transformation is unfolding. Women, balancing baskets brimming with fresh mangoes, golden beignets, or vibrant fabrics, weave through crowded alleyways. Their voices rise above the din of motorbikes and haggling crowds, each cry a lifeline in an […]

Future leaders of Benin’s security forces begin elite training The Porto-Novo National Police Academy inaugurated a new cycle of preparatory training on May 14 for officers pursuing advanced credentials in security studies. The session targets candidates aiming for the Brevet d’Études Supérieures de Sécurité (BESS), the Diplôme d’État-Major des Forces de Sécurité (DEMES), and the […]

Senegal’s PASTEF party sets leadership election amidst rising tensions The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has initiated an official leadership election process, starting May 15, 2026, following the publication of Decision No. 001/2026/HARP. Candidates may submit their applications until noon on May 20, marking a tight five-day window for prospective leaders […]

PoliticsChad chadian opposition leader succès masra marks one year in prison 15/05/2026 This Saturday, May 16, marks a full year since the detention of Succès Masra. As this somber anniversary approaches, questions arise about the current state of Les Transformateurs, the political party he established. Succès Masra, who previously served as prime minister and leads […]

Sénégal’s may social tensions: a recurring challenge Since 1968, May has been synonymous with social and university upheaval in Sénégal. This year is no exception, as the month begins with International Workers’ Day, a global day of mobilization for labor rights. The Sénégal of 2026 is facing renewed unrest across multiple sectors, from urban transport […]

Harvey Elliott finds himself sidelined from Friday night’s clash against his parent club, Liverpool, while on loan at Aston Villa. Even without the contractual restriction, manager Unai Emery likely wouldn’t have featured him. This decision isn’t about preserving him for next week’s Europa League final against Freiburg. Elliott hasn’t played a single minute since March, […]

Gassim Chérif Mahamat, the Chadian Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, vocally rejected accusations of civilian casualties in the Lake Chad region. Speaking to national press, he emphasized that such allegations aim to discredit the Chadian army, potentially harming its reputation. He affirmed the Chadian armed forces’ unwavering professionalism and their leading role in the […]

The situation surrounding Succès Masra has now entered its second year, capturing the focus of Western diplomatic missions monitoring Chad’s ongoing transition. Twelve months ago, the former Prime Minister and leader of Les Transformateurs party was apprehended in N’Djamena, where he currently serves a twenty-year prison sentence. His sister, Chancelle Masra, residing in France, has […]

Tchad denies civilian casualties in anti-jihadist military strikes N’Djamena firmly rejects UN allegations of civilian harm in operations against Boko Haram. Government pushes back on UN allegations The Chadian government has strongly rebutted claims by the United Nations suggesting that civilian lives were lost during recent military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad […]

The Chadian government has vehemently dismissed allegations from the United Nations concerning civilian fatalities during aerial operations targeting Boko Haram within the Lake Chad basin. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, May 14, officials demanded concrete evidence and extended an invitation for an independent investigative mission to visit the region. Earlier, on Sunday, the […]

  Société Au Sénégal, six femmes sur dix victimes de désinformation genrée, selon un rapport Plus de 60% des femmes sénégalaises interrogées dans une étude d’Article 19 et Polaris asso déclarent avoir été ciblées par des campagnes de désinformation axées sur leur corps, leur sexualité et leur vie privée plutôt que sur leurs idées   […]