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football Ligue 1 french league title sparks fiery banner war in lens Paris Saint-Germain’s 14th French league title clinched at Lens’s Bollaert-Delelis stadium ignited a fiery exchange of banners between …
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Lens vs PSG: when and where to watch the potential Ligue 1 title-decider Football fans in France will be glued to their screens on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as RC …
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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
Kenya and Chad strengthen ties highlighted by President Ruto On May 15, Kenyan President William Ruto commended the robust relationship between Kenya and Chad, as well as the proactive stance …
Kenya praises Chad’s role in global security and africa forward summit 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 …
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Senegal homosexuality debate sparks controversy A recent television feature examining the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal has ignited fierce debate, with critics accusing the coverage of misrepresentation and bias. …
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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
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
The sun beat down on Kampala as official smiles and firm handshakes masked the weighty matters of African diplomacy. On May 12, 2026, the President of the Council arrived in …
Togo’s president strengthens ties with Uganda at Museveni’s inauguration Read More
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The Chad National Bureau of Land Freight (BNFT), alongside freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, has finalized a landmark digitalization agreement to transform Central African trade corridors …
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In a significant strategic move aimed at modernizing its border management infrastructure, the government of Bénin, in close collaboration with the United States, has achieved a critical milestone. The Hillacondji …
Bénin and US fortify border control with MIDAS system deployment at Hillacondji Read More