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PPA-CI leadership enforces discipline ahead of key congress The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced a disciplinary measure affecting several party …
PPA-CI congress: five militants barred from upcoming event Read More
In a move signaling decisive action, Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister and leader of the PASTEF/Les Patriotes party, has summoned key members of his political leadership to an urgent meeting at …
Political strategy meeting called by Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions Read More
At the Treichville Cultural Palace, Ivory Coast’s political landscape witnessed a defining moment as Laurent Gbagbo was re-elected unopposed to lead the African People’s Party – Ivory Coast (PPA-CI). The …
Laurent Gbagbo maintains dominance over PPA-CI in Ivory Coast Read More
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new crackdown A French citizen has been arrested in Senegal for alleged same-sex acts, as authorities in Dakar enforce a recently tightened …
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new crackdown Read More
Mali blocus: JNIM’s blockade of Bamako triggers humanitarian alarm Bamako — The capital of Mali has been under a tightening siege since late April, as fighters from the Groupe de …
Mali blocus jnim Bamako human rights group warns of civilian suffering Read More
The weight of silence often speaks louder than words, and hollow condemnations can camouflage nothing short of geopolitical surrender. When a seismic political upheaval rocked Caracas in early 2026—defined by …
Russia’s strategic failure in Venezuela: when promises fade into silence Read More
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, admitted feeling genuine disappointment after Declan Rice chose Arsenal over Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder had long believed Rice would be the perfect addition …
Declan rice’s move to arsenal saddens bruno fernandes Read More
After years of political absence, the former Ivorian president has once again taken the helm of the Ivorian Popular Party of Africa (PPA-CI), despite initial declarations of stepping away from …
Laurent Gbagbo remains president of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI Read More
may 15, 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Pastef Party Congress: Ousmane Sonko poised for re-election as leader breaking news may 15, 2026 Preparations …
Pastef party congress: ousmane sonko set for leadership renewal Read More
Security forces in Senegal’s Casamance region, supported by sniffer dogs, recently dismantled cannabis plantations near the Gambian border—a region historically tied to the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC). …
Casamance conflict: rebels weakened but cannabis fuels instability Read More
Chad N’Djamena tackles chaotic minibus stops for safer urban transport Chaotic minibus stops in N’Djamena disrupt traffic flow and endanger passengers. Structured stops could transform urban mobility and safety in …
N’Djamena tackles chaotic minibus stops for safer urban transport Read More
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Nicolas Biyong — Political and economic …
Le Mali vacille, l’Alliance des États du Sahel brille par sa discrétion Read More