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Bamako residents defy jihadist blockade for Eid al-Adha celebrations A herd of sheep in a makeshift livestock pen in Bamako on May 14, 2026 Sheep loaded onto the back of …
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Tchad: opposition leader Succès Masra denied appeal, remains jailed The Supreme Court of Chad has upheld the conviction of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, who will continue …
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The Premier League’s final matchday promises fireworks at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland will host Chelsea in a clash that could redefine both clubs’ European ambitions. After years of …
Sunderland chelsea preview: last day showdown at stadium of light Read More
Bamako’s junta confronts a strategic vacuum Mali has transcended being merely a nation in distress; it now stands as a critical fault line across the entire Sahel region. The simultaneous …
Mali’s deepening crisis: a fracturing front and the limits of russian engagement in the Sahel Read More
Lens vs Nice: a cup final packed with history and European ambitions The Stade de France hosts a thrilling Coupe de France final as RC Lens and OGC Nice battle …
Lens nice cup final stakes: historic trophy and european spots on the line Read More
In a rather unexpected turn, Luis Campos addressed the mounting speculation surrounding Paris Saint-Germain’s interest in Julian Alvarez. The Parisian club’s sporting director engaged directly on X, responding to a …
Luis Campos outlines conditions for Julian Alvarez’s potential transfer to PSG Read More
Dakar — As anticipation builds for the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage, Senegal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to the Cathedral of Our Lady of …
Sonko meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine 2026 pilgrimage Read More
A comprehensive human rights sensitization campaign has been launched for defense and security forces (FDS) in Koumra, beginning May 21 at the Central Commissariat. The training is designed to embed …
Koumra: security forces trained in human rights compliance Read More
A comprehensive review of Senegal’s public infrastructure has uncovered 245 projects and assets that remain underutilized or incomplete, according to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The findings, presented during a high-level …
Senegal infrastructure review reveals 245 stalled projects worth billions Read More
Dakar – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine. The visit, which took place …
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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine. The meeting unfolded in …
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The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for April 2026, revealing a striking macroeconomic trend: Niger is experiencing a record deflation of …
Niger’s record deflation: a double-edged economic sword Read More