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In a significant development for Sahel politics, Sunni cleric Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was apprehended by security forces in Ouagadougou on Tuesday. His arrest follows days after he publicly voiced strong criticisms against a proposed bill concerning religious freedoms in Burkina Faso. This incident has ignited considerable tension and prompted demonstrations within the Burkinabè capital. Tense […]
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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected Assembly president after PM dismissal Political developments. Ousmane Sonko’s swift return to the National Assembly Just five days after being removed from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko made a remarkable comeback by securing the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly. This political maneuver has sparked intense debate, particularly regarding the […]
In Dakar, a new chapter in Senegal’s political landscape unfolded on Tuesday morning when Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, was elected President of the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions about how President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will navigate governance amid a potentially hostile legislative body. Challenges and expectations in a divided assembly The […]
In the heart of central Mali, blockades have become a grim reality reshaping lives. From the battlefields of the Ségou State in the 19th century to today’s confrontations, villages have endured encirclement, severed supply lines, and relentless pressure. Yet the contemporary siege tactics deployed by armed groups, particularly the Katiba Macina affiliated with the Group […]
low quality football: Saint-Étienne vs Nice delivers record dull match The first leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 playoff between Saint-Étienne and Nice ended 0-0 with just 0.41 xG, the lowest in French professional football since 2022 Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium witnessed a footballing void last night as Saint-Étienne and Nice played out the most anemic encounter […]
JNIM’s evolving strategy in Mali: a war of attrition targets state function FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Mali’s north and center face a strategic shift in conflict The northern and central regions of Mali are no longer merely enduring sporadic armed assaults. For several years, these areas have been trapped in a relentless cycle of permanent conflict and civilian […]
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Sonko takes Assembly leadership RFI wed. 27 may 2026 at 4:03 am utc Add Yahoo as preferred source to see our articles on Google. The swift political rebound of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko demonstrates his resilience and popular mandate, as he assumes the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly with […]
goalless stalemate between saint-étienne and nice sets up tense ligue 1 playoff decider The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff saw Saint-Étienne and Nice battle to a scoreless draw, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture this Friday. RéagirEnregistrer Partager A truly goalless affair unfolded in the first leg […]
Foot, Barrage L1-L2 Au bout d’un barrage soporifique, Saint-Étienne et Nice joueront leur avenir en Ligue 1 vendredi Dans un triste match où l’enjeu a pris le dessus, l’AS Saint-Étienne et Nice se sont quittés dos à dos ce mardi soir lors du barrage aller de L1/L2 (0-0). Tout se jouera vendredi dans une Allianz Riviera […]
Édouard Dahome Takes Charge of Bénin’s Energy, Water and Mines Portfolio The Republic of Bénin has entered a new phase in its political landscape with the appointment of Édouard Dahome, a prominent figure from Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, to the cabinet of President Romuald Wadagni. This strategic move underscores the growing ties between West Africa and […]
The Ligue 1 promotion battle reaches a pivotal moment as Saint-Étienne prepares to host Nice in the first leg of their decisive playoff clash this evening. The Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will witness a high-stakes encounter between two teams separated by just a single point in the standings. Algerian international Yehvann Diouf and Senegalese defender Antoine Mendy […]