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Laurent Gbagbo secures party leadership in Côte d’Ivoire At nearly 81 years old, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as the leader of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first regular congress. Despite earlier indications of stepping back from politics, his leadership continues to resonate with supporters, […]
Moscow’s hollow roar: The Kremlin’s failure to back Venezuela There are silences that echo louder than confessions, and diplomatic condemnations that reveal more about retreat than resolve. When seismic political shifts rocked Caracas in early 2026—marked by large-scale U.S. military intervention and the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro—the Russian Federation responded with a disconcerting passivity. […]
The Stade Orange Vélodrome is set to host a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale on Sunday, with Olympique de Marseille (OM) facing Stade Rennais in a must-win clash to secure a top-five finish and Europa League qualification. After a hard-fought victory over Le Havre, the Phocaeans head into the final day with renewed belief—but their defensive […]
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, recently shared his deep disappointment over Declan Rice’s decision to leave the Red Devils for Arsenal. The Portuguese midfielder had envisioned Rice as the cornerstone of United’s defensive midfield, a role the English international ultimately filled for the London-based club. Fernandes reflects on the missed opportunity Fernandes had long […]
Urgent call to uphold humanitarian law amid Bamako blockade The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting severe hardship on civil·e·s, jeopardizing their fundamental rights to food, health, and safety, and violating international humanitarian law, warns Amnesty International. The group is urging the GSIM (Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans), an Al-Qaïda-affiliated armed faction, […]
Speculation had mounted: would he step aside or remain active? Despite being barred from contesting the recent Ivorian presidential election due to a technicality distinguishing between a “pardon” and “amnesty,” the octogenarian Laurent Gbagbo had previously hinted at a withdrawal from the political arena. Was it the decision of his “foremost adversary,” Alassane Ouattara, to […]
Chad digital beauty trap: young girls in N’Djamena under social media pressure In N’Djamena, social media’s relentless focus on appearance is reshaping how young girls view themselves, fueling self-doubt and risky behaviors. Alwihda Info 15 may 2026 — 2 min read Share By Barra Lutter Scroll through TikTok or Instagram in N’Djamena, and the message […]
Marco Werner, head coach of RB Leipzig, has confirmed that goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi will make a return for the club’s final Bundesliga fixture of the season. Gulacsi, who had been sidelined due to injury, has completed his recovery process and is now deemed fit to feature in the upcoming match. Werner’s announcement comes as a […]
PASTEF is moving forward with its congress preparations, officially commencing the submission period for candidates vying for the party’s top leadership position. According to an official statement from the Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP), prospective candidates can submit their applications starting from May 15, 2026, at midnight, until May 20, 2026, at noon. […]
The fading promise of Russian security solutions Following a decade marked by rapid expansion through mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism, the Kremlin’s African strategy now confronts an insurmountable reality. Unfulfilled security guarantees, military entanglements, and growing public discontent suggest that the notion of a declining Russian imperialism on the continent is no longer […]
The recent destruction of cannabis plantations in Casamance by Senegalese security forces underscores a decades-old conflict that refuses to fade. In early May, soldiers and gendarmes, supported by detection dogs, dismantled cannabis fields near the Gambian border—a stronghold of the weakened MFDC rebel movement. The operation, described by Colonel Cheikh Guèye, regional military commander in […]
Tchad N’Djamena’s urban transport: the imperative for structured minibus stops Partager As N’Djamena experiences rapid demographic and urban transformation, the role of public transportation becomes increasingly vital. In Chad’s capital, the movement of minibuses, which serve as the primary mode of transit for a significant portion of the population, still operates within a largely unregulated […]