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On Wednesday, May 14, 2026, the National Superior Police School in Porto-Novo hosted the official inauguration of critical preparatory training programs. These courses are designed to lead to the esteemed …
Bénin strengthens national security through specialized police training Read More
PASTEF opens internal leadership election as Sonko and Faye face off On May 15, 2026, the High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes initiated an official leadership election …
Senegal PASTEF leadership race kicks off amid sonko and diomaye tensions Read More
PoliticsChad a year of detention for chadian opposition leader succès masra This Saturday, May 16, marks a full year since the prominent Chadian opposition figure, Succès Masra, was taken into …
A year of detention for chadian opposition leader succès masra Read More
With May comes a wave of unrest in Senegal, as protests erupt across universities, transport sectors and public agencies. Historically tied to global and national labor movements, May in Senegal …
Senegal’s may social unrest: universities, workers and students unite in protest Read More
Côte d’Ivoire’s looming sheep crisis for Tabaski A significant livestock supply concern has emerged in Côte d’Ivoire, casting a shadow over the upcoming Tabaski celebrations. The recent decision by Burkina …
Côte d’Ivoire faces potential sheep shortage ahead of tabaski festivities Read More
Abidjan is currently hosting the third annual mobile phones and applications expo, a pivotal event underscoring Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to building a robust digital mobile sector. This major gathering brings …
Abidjan hosts 3rd mobile tech exhibition, charting digital future Read More
The fate of Olympique de Marseille in the European competition race hangs in the balance as they face Stade Rennais in a high-stakes Ligue 1 showdown. With only one matchday …
Marseille vs rennes live stream and predicted lineups for crucial l1 clash Read More
The long-anticipated decision has been made. Meeting in a landmark congress in Abidjan, the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) officially re-elected Laurent Gbagbo as its president on May 14, …
Laurent gbagbo remains PPA-CI leader amid ivoirian opposition challenges Read More
The Chadian government has firmly refuted allegations made by the United Nations concerning civilian fatalities during aerial assaults targeting Boko Haram within the strategic Lake Chad basin. During a press …
N’djamena challenges un claims of civilian deaths in anti-boko haram operations Read More
Six years of academic collaboration between Chad and China reached a milestone this week as the national finals of the Chinese language competition took place in N’Djamena. The event, organized …
Chinese language competition strengthens cultural ties between Chad and China Read MoreThe political landscape in Chad is heating up as opposition voices amplify their concerns over the country’s evolving climate. In a press briefing held in N’Djamena this week, the party …
Tchad opposition warns of political climate deterioration amid rising tensions Read MoreAlgeria and Chad forge energy partnership with 40MW plant agreement In a significant move to bolster energy infrastructure in Chad, Algeria has joined forces with N’Djamena through the signing of …
Algeria and Chad sign deal for 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena Read More