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Le retour des supporters sénégalais à l’aéroport international de Ndiass ce dimanche matin. (Seyllou/AFP) Senegalese football fans, who had been imprisoned following disturbances during the CAN 2025 final in Rabat this past January, have now returned to Senegal. Their release came on Sunday morning after King Mohammed VI of Morocco granted them a royal pardon […]
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 […]
D. Rice Arsenal Premier League B. Saka Declan Rice has revealed the immense pressure he felt as Arsenal pursued their first Premier League title in 22 years, waiting for any misstep from Manchester City. The England international confessed he had to temporarily distance himself from his teammates, unable to bear watching the decisive match unfold […]
Cristian Romero has made a surprise return to England ahead of Tottenham’s pivotal Premier League clash with Everton, defying calls from club legends for him to stay away during the club’s relegation fight. The Argentine defender, who had initially stayed in Argentina to recover from a knee injury, reversed his decision just days before the […]
Following a fierce assault on the Niger National Guard (GNN) at Kirtachi, situated in the Tillabéri region, an internal radio message dated May 22, 2026, has brought to light the true extent of losses suffered by the Defense and Security Forces (FDS). This official military document, marked “secret defense,” confirms that a formidable array of […]
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 […]
Romuald Wadagni, set to celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially commenced his seven-year, renewable term as Bénin’s president. Following his formal proclamation as the elected leader by the Chief Clerk of the Constitutional Court, Mr. Wadagni took his oath of office on Sunday morning. The brief ceremony unfolded at the presidential palace in […]
General Assimi Goïta maintains his influential position as the head of state in Mali, steering a nation often characterized by its fragile political landscape. His leadership is paramount in comprehending the complex dynamics prevalent across this part of West Africa. A recent significant event saw the Malian leader in Bamako on April 30, 2026, where […]
Sénégal President Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Sonko ignites political uncertainty The political landscape in Sénégal faces heightened uncertainty following the split between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his highly popular Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This dynamic duo had previously swept into power on a wave of enthusiasm, promising significant change. – – Temps de […]
Niger’s government has officially ended its uranium mining partnership with French firm Orano by establishing a state-owned company to take over operations. The move comes as Niamey seeks greater control over its natural resources amid ongoing legal disputes with the international miner. The Nigerien Council of Ministers, led by President Abdourahamane Tiani, approved a decree […]
Le président Alassane Ouattara à Abidjan Politique Le président Alassane Ouattara à Abidjan Ivorian president alassane ouattara back in Abidjan after Kenya visit President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire landed back in Abidjan on Saturday, May 23, 2026, concluding his participation in the prestigious Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi. Upon his arrival, the Ivorian […]