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Cotonou’s Palais des Congrès esplanade transformed into a hub of West African diplomacy on Sunday, May 24, as dignitaries from across the continent converged for Romuald Wadagni’s presidential investiture. The attendance list read like a who’s who of politics and business: Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, Niger’s Premier Ali Mahamane […]
Following his recent inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni swiftly moved to establish his administration, signing Decree n°2026-314 on May 24, 2026, which officially announced the composition of his inaugural government. This new executive team comprises a total of twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary-General through a separate […]
Next Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain will clash with Arsenal in the Champions League final held in Budapest. Thousands of kilometers away from the Hungarian capital, tens of thousands of dedicated Parisian supporters are set to experience the match in the official fan zone at Parc des Princes and various city bars. A significant announcement has been […]
Turin derby postponed after supporter clashes leave one fan in critical condition football Serie A The Turin derby kickoff was rescheduled to 21:45 after late disturbances. The highly anticipated Serie A finale between Torino and Juventus hit an unexpected snag when clashes between rival fans forced officials to postpone the match. The 38th and final […]
Arne Slot reflects on Champions League hopes and Liverpool’s season finale Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed the media after the Reds secured a crucial point against Brentford, ensuring a top-five finish and Champions League qualification for the 2026-27 season. The final home game at Anfield was emotional, marked by tributes to outgoing legends Andy Robertson […]
Political circles in Senegal are abuzz following a dramatic announcement from Assembly President Malick Ndiaye. On May 24, 2026, he declared his resignation from the pivotal legislative position in a post shared across social platforms. In his statement, Ndiaye cited deep personal reflection and a commitment to state responsibility as the driving forces behind his […]
Liverpool clinched a spot in next season’s Champions League on the final day of the Premier League campaign, holding Brentford to a 1-1 draw at Anfield. A point was all the Reds needed to secure fifth place in the standings, and they delivered just that in dramatic fashion. Curtis Jones seals dramatic equalizer The visitors […]
Egyptian forward leaves lasting legacy with record-breaking final assist In a fitting farewell to Anfield, Mohamed Salah etched his name into Liverpool history by becoming the club’s all-time top assist provider in Premier League matches. The Egyptian international achieved the milestone during his final appearance for the Reds, threading a perfect pass to Curtis Jones […]
The 45th technical commission and 31st ministerial meeting of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) opened in Côte d’Ivoire on May 18, 2026, in Cocody, bringing together regional experts, CEDEAO representatives, technical partners, and international observers. Co-hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, this high-level gathering serves as a key platform for assessing […]
With tears in his eyes, Mohamed Salah delivered an emotional farewell to Anfield, setting a new all-time Premier League assists record for Liverpool in the 1-1 draw against Brentford. Despite recent speculation about a potential bench role following criticism after the Aston Villa loss, the 33-year-old Egyptian was handed a starting berth on the right […]
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 […]
As the final whistle blew at Anfield, Mohamed Salah found himself in tears, bidding a heartfelt farewell to the Liverpool faithful. His 93rd assist for the Reds, a perfectly placed cross from the right flank, set up Curtis Jones to open the scoring against Brentford. Though the visitors equalized late in the match, a draw […]