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Matar Ndiaga Seck, a close associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following a warrant issued by the Linguère police …
Senegal: Matar Ndiaga Seck, aide of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, held over alleged unnatural acts Read More
From subsistence to surplus: the dramatic rise of Bénin’s agriculture Since the landmark policy shift in 2016, Bénin’s agricultural sector has undergone a complete transformation. Through aggressive subsidies, rapid mechanization, …
Bénin’s agricultural revolution: how government policies boosted growth Read More
In a move signaling decisive action, Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister and leader of the PASTEF/Les Patriotes party, has summoned key members of his political leadership to an urgent meeting at …
Political strategy meeting called by Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions Read More
At the Treichville Cultural Palace, Ivory Coast’s political landscape witnessed a defining moment as Laurent Gbagbo was re-elected unopposed to lead the African People’s Party – Ivory Coast (PPA-CI). The …
Laurent Gbagbo maintains dominance over PPA-CI in Ivory Coast Read More
urgent political gathering at ousmane sonko’s cité keur gorgui residence An urgent assembly of Pastef party officials has been called by Ousmane Sonko at his private residence in Cité Keur …
Urgent political gathering at ousmane sonko’s cité keur gorgui residence Read More
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new crackdown A French citizen has been arrested in Senegal for alleged same-sex acts, as authorities in Dakar enforce a recently tightened …
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new crackdown Read More
Mali blocus: JNIM’s blockade of Bamako triggers humanitarian alarm Bamako — The capital of Mali has been under a tightening siege since late April, as fighters from the Groupe de …
Mali blocus jnim Bamako human rights group warns of civilian suffering Read More
During a working visit to N’Djamena, the Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, was received by Allamaye Halina, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the …
Tchad: prime minister praises Algerian president’s continental leadership Read More
Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of ivoirian political party Despite earlier intentions to step aside, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as head of his political party, the …
Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of ivoirian political party Read More
The weight of silence often speaks louder than words, and hollow condemnations can camouflage nothing short of geopolitical surrender. When a seismic political upheaval rocked Caracas in early 2026—defined by …
Russia’s strategic failure in Venezuela: when promises fade into silence Read More
Olympique de Marseille faces Stade Rennais in a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale this weekend, with a Europa Conference League spot on the line for the home side. The Vélodrome faithful …
Olympiq marseille vs rennes: decisive french league clash Read More
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, admitted feeling genuine disappointment after Declan Rice chose Arsenal over Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder had long believed Rice would be the perfect addition …
Declan rice’s move to arsenal saddens bruno fernandes Read More