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PASTEF-Les Patriotes recently concluded an impactful two-day political tour across the Jolof region. This extensive outreach saw party leaders traverse all 19 communes within the Linguère department, making stops in …
Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF inaugurate departmental headquarters in Jolof after a 48-hour tour Read More
Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich Joao Palhinha’s future at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the club reportedly removing the defensive midfielder from their official squad …
Newcastle united targets joão palhinha amidst bayern munich exit rumors Read More
Historic meeting at the heart of Dakar’s labor awakening In a landmark gathering held on July 23, 2026, at the headquarters of the CNTLS in the Médina district of Dakar, …
Sénégal union movement launches Dakar appeal for independent labor action Read More
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly jihadist attack on Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers were killed early Sunday in San, central Mali, when jihadists launched a coordinated assault on …
Deadly jihadist attack on malian military base in san Read More
Institutional Evolution: The Birth of a Second Chamber The Republic of Bénin inaugurated its first-ever Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as …
Bénin’s new senate faces scrutiny amid constitutional debates Read More
Jihadist assault leaves at least 10 soldiers dead in central Mali An intense assault on a Malian military base in the city of San has resulted in the deaths of …
Deadly jihadist attack on malian military base in san Read More
Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation Defense In line with the directives issued by the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister …
Algeria strengthens Niger’s military with helicopter and equipment donation Read More
Cameroon: 38 young inmates regain freedom after court debt payments Cameroon Tribune Aug 9, 2026 Following a humanitarian initiative, 38 young detainees in Cameroon have regained their freedom after their …
Cameroon releases 38 young prisoners unable to pay court fees Read More
The city of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as Côte d’Ivoire commemorated its 66th independence anniversary. The event, held at the iconic Ficgayo Square, …
Côte d’Ivoire celebrates 66th independence anniversary with unity and progress Read More
environmental diplomacy Gabon and Monaco forge green partnership to boost sustainable development editorial team August 9, 2026 98 no comment Libreville, August 9, 2026 – Gabon is redefining its natural …
Gabon-monaco partnership aims to turn nature into economic power Read More
Chad Rising poultry prices in Ati, Chad strain households and traders The surge in poultry prices in Ati is putting pressure on households, traders, and farmers, threatening local food security …
Rising poultry prices in ati Chad strain households and traders Read More