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Transition regime faces harsh financial reality After years of asserting economic sovereignty and severing ties with regional partners, Burkina Faso’s military leadership has made an about-face. Credible reports confirm that …
Burkina Faso seeks urgent financial aid from Côte d’Ivoire amid economic crisis Read More
Former Senegalese football star El-Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Dakar court after failing to meet his child support obligations. The ruling, delivered on …
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Lens-PSG clash: why the Ligue 1 showdown won’t air on Ligue 1+ MD wed. 13 may 2026 at 3:06 PM UTC The clash that could crown Paris Saint-Germain champions for …
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Security trumps public celebrations as Paris scraps Champions League fan zone Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has reversed his decision to set up a fan zone for the Champions League final …
Paris cancels fan zone for champions league final due to security concerns Read More
Africa Kenya and Chad fortify diplomatic relations with shared vision Kenyan President William Ruto praises Chad’s dedication to regional security and highlights strong bilateral ties between the two nations. Staff …
Strengthened Kenya-Chad diplomatic ties highlighted by president ruto Read More
The Timbuktu Institute, an African peace research center based in Senegal, has published a critical analysis titled “Mali: anatomy of a security earthquake”. This report examines the recent surge in …
Security outsourcing fails in Mali after jihadist advances Read More
Military leaders from Chad and the Central African Republic are intensifying efforts to enhance security across their shared, sensitive border regions. A crucial working meeting convened on May 11, chaired …
Chad and Central African Republic bolster border security Read More
News Politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced By Staff Writer – May 13, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The sentencing of eight opposition leaders from …
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Lens vs PSG: how to watch the live stream and TV channel for the Ligue 1 title showdown All the details you need to follow the high-stakes clash between these …
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Ethnic tensions escalate amid anti-terror operations The security situation in Burkina Faso has deteriorated sharply, with a widening rift emerging between the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and …
Burkina Faso’s peul communities face mounting repression under Ibrahim Traoré Read More
American citizens in Chad invited to online briefing The U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena is hosting a virtual meeting on May 20 at 3:00 PM specifically for American citizens residing in …
Virtual meeting for americans in Chad Read More
Across the Sahel, government initiatives celebrate women’s empowerment in economic development, particularly in Niger’s bustling capital. Yet in the embattled districts of Tillabéri, where insurgent violence has tightened its grip, …
Contraceptive access in conflict zones of the Sahel raises health risks Read More