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As Union Saint-Gilloise prepares to face Bodo/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Tuesday at 20:00, Norwegian manager Kjetil Knutsen has outlined his team’s strategy. Speaking …
Bodo/Glimt coach targets match control against Union in Champions League clash Read More
Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Macky Sall Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains In a surprising turn for Senegal’s dynamic political landscape, two …
Senegal’s unexpected political alignment: Pastef and APR stand united against transhumance Read More
Bénin: Political figure hails activist’s release and calls for unity Benin’s political landscape witnessed a significant moment on August 1, 2026, when Julien Kandé Kansou, a poet and member of …
Benin political leader praises release of activist and urges national unity Read More
hundreds displaced in Niger after terror attacks near Benin border Several hundred civilians have been uprooted in Niger’s southwestern region following a wave of terror attacks that struck villages in …
Hundreds displaced in Niger after terror attacks near Benin border Read More
Malian journalist handed a one-year prison sentence for voicing dissent against the transitional authorities A prominent Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, director of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, was sentenced on …
Malian journalist sentenced to one year in prison for criticizing junta Read More
Libreville has achieved its most substantial international borrowing in years, securing 920 million dollars in an Eurobond issuance that surpassed all expectations. While the operation marks a significant leap forward …
Gabon debt market regains investor confidence with $920m eurobond issuance Read More
Côme’s debut in the Champions League could turn into an unexpected challenge, not on the pitch but in the UEFA registration rules. The club may have to field a significantly …
Comeback champions league comes with roster restrictions Read More
Publié aujourd’hui à 15h34 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Nicolas Biyong — Political and economic news
RDC : l’évasion de Luebo, symptôme d’un système carcéral largement défaillant Read More
Behind the official narratives of benevolence and poverty alleviation, the recent burglary at the MATW NGO headquarters in Kpogan sharply highlights a troubling reality: the proliferation of charitable structures operating …
Financial opacity in Togo’s humanitarian sector: an avenue for regime evasion Read More
The Burkinabè team arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 2, 2026, to compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, a prestigious global event bringing together the brightest …
Burkina Faso shines at global AI olympiad with young innovators Read More
In a powerful appeal for national cohesion, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké has called on Senegal’s top leaders to set aside personal differences and prioritize the country’s collective well-being. Speaking from …
Religious leader urges senegalese leaders to reconcile for national unity Read More
The Contrast Between Official Narratives and Economic Reality As Lomé’s political elite touts the transition to a Fifth Republic tailored to their interests, the economic landscape tells a far grimmer …
Togo’s financial struggles under Faure Gnassingbé’s rule Read More