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Fonseca sets sights on first-half goal to turn Lyon’s Champions League fate around With the return leg of Lyon’s Champions League third qualifying round tie against Sparta Prague just hours …
Fonseca sets sights on first-half goal to turn Lyon’s Champions League fate around Read More
Since the installation of the upper house of Parliament and the election of former President Patrice Talon as its head, digital discussions in Benin have intensified. While some voices suggest …
Benin’s executive and legislative powers remain distinct despite senate leadership Read More
Diplomatic Protest Over Alleged Insecurity Comments The Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Jean Marie Traoré, summoned the Nigerian Chargé d’Affaires in Ouagadougou following comments made by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu …
AES rejects Nigerian leader’s remarks on Sahel security crisis Read More
Aminata Touré challenges political rivalries with republican values In the heart of Mékhé Village, within Méouane commune, political leaders and local elected officials gathered this weekend under the leadership of …
Aminata Touré redefines patriotic leadership in Sénégal Read More
For over two months, Cameroon has been operating under an unprecedented leadership vacuum. Since Paul Biya left Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, for what was described as a private stay …
Cameroon’s leadership vacuum: economic slowdown and rising social tensions Read More
Eight civilians lost their lives and one was injured in a brutal nighttime assault by Boko Haram militants in Cameroon’s Far North region, local authorities confirmed on Saturday. Around 11 …
Deadly Boko Haram attack strikes northern Cameroon village Read More
The political landscape of Sénégal is experiencing a seismic shift following explosive revelations made by Thierno Alassane Sall during an extraordinary parliamentary session. The statements, which have sent shockwaves through …
Senegal political shake-up as thierno alassane sall exposes ousmane sonko’s hidden moves Read More
On August 18, the global spotlight will converge on Los Angeles for a ceremony poised to mark a pivotal moment in African music history. Angélique Kidjo, an eminent figure in …
Angélique Kidjo’s historic Hollywood Walk of Fame star Read More
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently concluded his significant West African tour, which included stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A highlight of his travels was his …
Gabonese reforms spark ongoing debate Read More
Ousmane Sonko launches parliamentary investigations at extraordinary session During a recent extraordinary session of the Assemblée nationale, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko formally announced the initiation of several parliamentary investigations. …
Ousmane Sonko launches parliamentary investigations at extraordinary session Read More
PASTEF-Les Patriotes has successfully concluded an impactful 48-hour political outreach across the Jolof region. Traversing all 19 communes within the Linguère department — from Dahra to Barkédji, encompassing Sagatta and …
Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF’s intensive 48-hour tour concludes with new headquarters in Linguère Read More