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FootballUEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal: Champions League final to be broadcast live at Parc des Princes For the second consecutive year, Paris Saint-Germain will host a public viewing event at Parc des Princes for the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest. Tickets will be allocated first to season […]
This Monday, following a detailed presentation of its annual performance review and a reiteration of its core mission, the National Mining Exploitation and Commercialization Company (SONEMIC) received high praise from the Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl. She expressed profound satisfaction with the strategic vision, particularly highlighting the embrace of local innovations. Firstly, local innovation […]
Responding to a dynamic drive for internal organization, Pastef, under the leadership of Ousmane Sonko, is embarking on a significant overhaul of its Party School. This strategic initiative, occurring in anticipation of the 2026 congress, aims to refine the education and supervision of its members for enhanced effectiveness. As part of its preparations for its […]
The political movement ADCI has voiced strong disapproval over the travel restriction placed on its leader, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, who was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada on May 11, 2026. In an official statement, the party expressed its astonishment at this unannounced directive, interpreting it as an act of political subjugation and demanding […]
Tchad: opposition voices systematically crushed, warns Alifa Younous Mahamat Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the Parti socialiste sans frontières (PSF) in France and Europe, is sounding the alarm about the deteriorating political climate in Chad. Speaking during an appearance on Africa Radio, he highlighted the systematic elimination of dissent under the current regime. Following the […]
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated to unprecedented levels. Over the weekend, at least a dozen passenger buses were set ablaze along the Ségou-Bamako corridor, the capital’s primary supply route from the eastern regions. Simultaneously, critical electrical infrastructure linked to the Manantali […]
The jihadist organization Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has significantly intensified its blockade on Mali’s capital, Bamako, over the past weekend. Militants torched at least ten passenger buses along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor, a vital supply route linking eastern Mali to its political and economic hub. Simultaneously, they targeted and destroyed […]
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated to a new level. Over the past weekend, at least a dozen intercity buses were set ablaze along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor, a vital supply route for the capital from eastern regions. Simultaneously, electrical infrastructure linked to […]
Mali’s jihadist blockade tightens around Bamako as key infrastructure comes under attack In Mali, the jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has intensified its economic warfare by expanding its blockade around Bamako. Over the weekend, at least a dozen buses traveling along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor—Mali’s primary supply route from […]
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-linked jihadist faction, has intensified, reaching a critical stage over the weekend. At least ten passenger buses were set ablaze along the Ségou-Bamako highway—Mali’s lifeline for supplies from the eastern regions. Simultaneously, electrical infrastructure tied to the Manantali hydroelectric dam in […]
Senegal’s industrial boom: 23.9% production surge in september 2025 The Senegalese industrial sector has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. Latest conjunctural data reveals a remarkable year-on-year production increase of 23.9% for September 2025, reinforcing the country’s macroeconomic momentum. This surge has contributed to a 4.2% annual GDP growth […]
The Senegalese state has solidified its stance at the highest echelons. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, utilized a meeting in Dakar on Monday to unequivocally reiterate the nation’s refusal to subject its public debt to any restructuring process. The parliamentary leader advocates for what he terms a sovereign approach, emphasizing internal financial […]