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Actualité AFRIQUE Diplomatic rift widens over Senegal’s anti-LGBT law and French national’s arrest FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = A new wave of diplomatic strain has emerged between Senegal and France, sparked by the recent enactment of a Senegalese law increasing penalties for same-sex relations and the February 2026 arrest of a French national in Dakar. These two incidents, […]
Auguste Miremont, a towering figure in Ivorian politics and media, served as the country’s first Minister of Communication (1989–1993) and as Director-General of Fraternité Matin. Now 85, he offers a rare glimpse into decades of Ivory Coast’s political landscape through his newly published memoir, Auguste Miremont: From Houphouët to Ouattara, in Complete Freedom. In a […]
The Office National pour l’Organisation du Pèlerinage (ORGEP) has released a formal advisory for Chadian pilgrims scheduled to undertake the Hadj in 2026. This directive follows an international conference on pilgrimage regulations held in Jeddah under the auspices of Saudi authorities, where the Chadian delegation was led by General Idriss Dokony Adiker, President of ORGEP. […]
Afrique Patrice Talon bids farewell to the people of Benin In a heartfelt address released by Benin’s outgoing president on May 21, 2026, gratitude flows toward the nation that stood by him through a transformative decade. Armand Djaleu |5 hours ago|3 min read AAA Summarize Listen 1Comment In his farewell message released on May 21, […]
During a high-level meeting in Rabat on Thursday, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Adom, reaffirmed his country’s full support for Morocco’s royal-led initiatives aimed at accelerating Africa’s development. The Ivorian diplomat emphasized that «Côte d’Ivoire not only endorses these initiatives but actively collaborates with Morocco to ensure their successful implementation in line with […]
As the holy festival of Tabaski approaches, the capital city of Chad, N’Djamena, is buzzing with activity. Markets across the city are overflowing with worshippers preparing for one of Islam’s most significant celebrations. From dawn till dusk, traders, livestock owners, and shoppers navigate through a lively, bustling environment. Families flock to stalls to purchase sheep, […]
As Bénin approaches a pivotal moment in its recent political narrative, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, has addressed the impending transition of his role. With President Patrice Talon’s second term drawing to a close, this key figure in state communication issued a powerful directive, urging his eventual successor to prioritize « […]
The Supreme Court in N’Djamena is under tight military and police surveillance today, with National Guard, gendarmerie, and police units securing the premises. Entry to the court complex is heavily restricted, with journalists and camera crews denied access to the hearing room. Inside a confined chamber far from the public eye, the hearing is underway […]
Ousmane Sonko unveils a transformative national market modernization initiative for Senegal a-la-une 21 mai 2026 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating condition of markets across Senegal. He highlighted the advanced state of disrepair affecting numerous commercial infrastructures, many of which date back to the 1970s. In his official communication, […]
From Lens to Wembley: the night a French club rewrote football history On November 25, 1998, RC Lens made history by becoming the first French club to triumph at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. Former goalkeeper Guillaume Warmuz, now 55, reflects on that unforgettable Champions League night. Guillaume Warmuz still recalls the electric atmosphere […]
On the eve of Romuald Wadagni’s much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, outgoing President Patrice Talon delivered a poignant address to the Nation. Having concluded his two constitutionally mandated terms, and following a politically dynamic period that included a thwarted coup attempt, the departing head of state reflected on a decade of […]