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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
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
Matar Ndiaga Seck, a close associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following a warrant issued by the Linguère police …
Senegal: Matar Ndiaga Seck, aide of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, held over alleged unnatural acts Read More
From subsistence to surplus: the dramatic rise of Bénin’s agriculture Since the landmark policy shift in 2016, Bénin’s agricultural sector has undergone a complete transformation. Through aggressive subsidies, rapid mechanization, …
Bénin’s agricultural revolution: how government policies boosted growth Read More
urgent political gathering at ousmane sonko’s cité keur gorgui residence An urgent assembly of Pastef party officials has been called by Ousmane Sonko at his private residence in Cité Keur …
Urgent political gathering at ousmane sonko’s cité keur gorgui residence Read More
During a working visit to N’Djamena, the Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, was received by Allamaye Halina, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the …
Tchad: prime minister praises Algerian president’s continental leadership Read More
Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of ivoirian political party Despite earlier intentions to step aside, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as head of his political party, the …
Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of ivoirian political party Read More
Olympique de Marseille faces Stade Rennais in a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale this weekend, with a Europa Conference League spot on the line for the home side. The Vélodrome faithful …
Olympiq marseille vs rennes: decisive french league clash Read More
The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting unacceptable hardships on civilians, threatening their access to food, healthcare, and safety, as humanitarian groups urge the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et …
Mali: GSIM warned over humanitarian crisis in Bamako blockade Read More
In the bustling streets of N’Djamena, the allure of social media is reshaping the way young girls perceive themselves. Filters that smooth skin, apps that reshape figures, and feeds filled …
Social media pressures on young girls in N’Djamena Read More