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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 […]
For several months now, a palpable truth has resonated across Dakar – from hushed ministerial antechambers to bustling popular neighborhoods and newsrooms: the powerful alliance that propelled the Senegalese opposition to power was beginning to fray. The once-dominant campaign slogan, « Diomaye mooy Sonko, Sonko mooy Diomaye » (Diomaye is Sonko and Sonko is Diomaye, […]
football Premier League Manchester City bernardo silva’s emotional farewell leaves etihad stadium in tears bernardo silva’s final bow at manchester city’s etihad stadium turned into an unforgettable farewell on sunday as aston villa awaited in the premier league decider. the portuguese midfielder received a standing ovation from both teammates and opponents alike as he bid […]
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the blue hall of ONAMA provided the venue for the unveiling of « L’évolution de la vie parlementaire tchadienne de 1960 à 2020 », a 612-page scholarly work authored by former Member of Parliament Issa Hassana Adoum. Six decades of Chad’s parliamentary journey—from independence in 1960 to the present day—are […]
E. Haaland Manchester City P. Guardiola Aston Villa Premier League Star striker Erling Haaland was notably absent from Manchester City’s final Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. Outgoing manager Pep Guardiola provided clarity on the Norwegian goalscorer’s omission before his emotional departure from the Citizens’ faithful. manager opted for extensive squad rotation during his farewell […]
The formal transition of power in Bénin took place under solemn circumstances as the Constitutional Court announced the official results of the presidential election. Dressed in a dark suit and blue tie, Romuald Wadagni stood before the nation to take the oath of office, his right hand raised high, vowing to “uphold and defend the […]
Max Dowman, Arsenal’s teenage sensation, has rewritten the record books yet again, making his inaugural Premier League start during the thrilling conclusion of the 2025-2026 season. Arsenal’s burgeoning talent, Max Dowman, has once again carved his name into the annals of football history, becoming the youngest ever player to commence a Premier League fixture. At […]
Cotonou, Bénin – May 24, 2026 – Bénin has delivered one of Africa’s most compelling political narratives this year. On Sunday, May 24, in an atmosphere of republican solemnity rarely witnessed across the continent, Romuald Wadagni officially took the oath of office as the new President of the Republic. He succeeds Patrice Talon, who completed […]
Romuald Wadagni officially assumes presidential duties in Bénin. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Romuald Wadagni was formally inaugurated as the new President of the Republic of Bénin. The transition of power saw the newly sworn-in head of state accompany his predecessor, Patrice Talon, to his vehicle, marking the official end of Talon’s tenure. The investiture […]
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 […]
Lindsey Heaps’ European journey with OL Lyonnes culminated in a Champions League final loss to FC Barcelona, marking her last appearance in the competition before her impending move to Denver. Just three weeks prior, she believed she had secured an early lead, only for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to intervene. That prior incident, against […]
Politics Mali’s challenging path: five years post-coup under assimi goïta Five years ago, Assimi Goïta seized power in Mali through a coup d’état. Since then, his leadership has drawn significant criticism, yet he maintains a degree of popular support. This analysis delves into the complex realities. Exactly five years have passed since General Assimi Goïta […]