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Football Ligue 1 Olympique Lyonnais requests postponement of Toulouse fixture ahead of Champions League playoffs Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has formally requested the French Football League (LFP) to postpone their opening …
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Sports,Football,Coupe du monde 2026 Maghnes Akliouche’s summer: world cup debut and psg transfer buzz The 24-year-old winger is experiencing his first World Cup with the French national team, who are …
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Revelations spark political debate in Senegal In a groundbreaking statement, Imam Kanté has shed light on the controversial use of special funds during Ousmane Sonko’s tenure as a government minister. …
Imam Kanté exposes alleged misuse of special funds by Ousmane Sonko Read More
In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to establish his own political party, signaling a definitive break from his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, and the ruling Pastef party. The …
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye to form new political party amid rising tensions Read More
As government bodies worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, Togo is making a concerted effort to re-establish the pivotal role of its national archives. In Lomé, a recent gathering of experts …
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Minembwe, July 6, 2026 — Two armed factions, the Twirwaneho group and the M23/AFC-M23 alliance tied to the Alliance Fleuve Congo coalition, have declared control over the strategic Point Zéro …
Highlands conflict escalates as armed groups seize key military base in Sud-Kivu Read More
The final week of June and first days of July 2026 in Burkina Faso delivered a packed agenda of government actions, strategic decisions, and impactful events spanning security, economics, culture, …
Key highlights of Burkina Faso’s eventful week of june 29 to july 5 2026 Read More
France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traoré, officially announced its decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris …
France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties Read More
Amid escalating political and security tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a high-level delegation comprising opposition leaders and religious representatives has traveled to Bujumbura for urgent consultations …
Burundi hosts Congo opposition and religious leaders for political talks Read More
Arsenal’s summer schedule faces major hurdles as key players head for mandatory rest Arsenal’s preparations for the 2026-2027 Premier League title defense have hit an unexpected snag. The Gunners’ summer …
Arsenal’s summer plans disrupted by England internationals’ world cup rest Read More
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has taken legal action following a series of incidents targeting Moroccan supporters and national symbols in Aubervilliers. The events unfolded after …
Moroccan embassy files complaint after flag desecration in France Read More
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have declared a renewed upper hand in operations against militant factions in the northern and central regions of the country. A recent official statement confirms …
Mali army regains control in clashes with armed groups Read More