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Following a hard-fought encounter, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious after a penalty shootout (0-0, 7-6 on penalties) against Rodez on Friday evening in the Ligue 2 play-off 2. Les Verts are now …
Maubleu’s penalty heroics propel saint-étienne into promotion play-off Read More
The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Mali, labeling them as heinous acts that pose severe threats to global peace and …
UN security council slams deadly terrorist attacks in Mali Read More
French national held in Senegal for homosexuality amid tightening laws A French national has been held in detention in Senegal for over three months following charges related to homosexuality, according …
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid rising anti-lgbt+ laws Read More
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced its profound outrage following the detention of its comrade, Pape Malick Ndour. His arrest is linked to a committal order issued in …
Apr condemns pape malick ndour’s arrest, points finger at ousmane sonko Read More
Senegal’s electoral framework takes shape as critical amendments are enacted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted amendments to articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code, a decisive move …
New electoral code amendments signed into law by president bassirou diomaye faye Read More
The human rights watchdog Amnesty International has issued an urgent call for jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift restrictions on civilian movement, warning that prolonged road blockades around the …
Human rights groups urge jihadists to end Mali transport blockade Read More
Rumors circulating since Friday morning suggested an urgent meeting was called by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui neighborhood. According to the unverified claim, several senior …
False claims of emergency meeting with Ousmane Sonko debunked Read More
With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s abrupt decision to halt all cattle exports has left Abidjan scrambling to secure 172,000 head of livestock—a daunting task as traditional suppliers …
Tabaski 2026: Burkina Faso halts cattle exports, straining ivory coast supply Read More
Exactly one year ago, Chad’s government took decisive action against Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister, by detaining and subsequently sentencing him on politically motivated charges. …
One year after opposition leader’s arrest in Chad: political repression escalates Read More
When Moscow’s Partners Struggle, the Kremlin Chooses Strategic Silence Across the globe, Russia’s closest allies face mounting crises—military setbacks, political unrest, or public uprisings. Yet one response from Moscow remains …
Russia’s calculated silence: a new diplomatic strategy with allies in crisis Read More
African and global literary exchanges / Festival / Discussions and debates Fifth edition of the International Literature Festival in Dakar (FILID) The International Literature Festival in Dakar (FILID) is set …
Fifth edition of the international literature festival in Dakar Read More
Ousmane Sonko gathers Pastef leadership in Dakar strategy session At his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, founder and leader of the Pastef party, convened …
Ousmane Sonko gathers Pastef leadership in Dakar strategy session Read More