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A period of significant political and societal unrest is currently unfolding across Senegal. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made the decisive move on Friday, May 22, to dismiss his Prime Minister, …
Senegal faces political and social crossroads Read More
In Senegal, voicing criticism against Ousmane Sonko has become a high-stakes endeavor. The radicalization of his supporters on social media has created an environment where dissent is often met with …
Challenging ouSmane Sonko in Senegal: a dangerous game Read More
The fate of OGC Nice now hangs in the balance as the club prepares to face AS Saint-Étienne in a high-stakes Ligue 1 playoff return match—without a single fan in …
Nice set to play behind closed doors in decisive ligue 1 playoff clash Read More
Burkina Faso: arrest of imam sparks outrage among worshippers In mid-April, an imam from Bobo Dioulasso, Mahmoud Barro, was detained under similar circumstances. Earlier, on March 31, a cyber-activist known …
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On April 25, 2026, Mali was plunged into a day of unprecedented violence, marking the most intense period of conflict the nation has experienced since 2012. This By Jeanne Ntouba …
Mali’s security crisis: a pivotal day of violence tests national resolve Read More
The current political landscape in Sénégal is far more than a mere clash of personalities—it exposes a deep-seated tension between institutional legitimacy and the authority vested in a charismatic leader. …
Sénégal politics: balancing charisma and institutional legitimacy Read More
Jean Onana has reached a pivotal moment in his football career following the termination of his contract with Beşiktaş. The Cameroonian international midfielder is on the verge of embarking on …
Jean Onana seals aris limassol move after Beşiktaş exit Read More
What we know about the arrest of sunni imam mohamad kindo Crédit photo, Capture écran YouTube An arrest making significant waves across Burkina Faso has seen Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, a …
Influential sunni imam mohamad ishaq kindo detained in Ouagadougou Read More
The arrest of a prominent Sunni imam in the capital has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, a widely respected religious figure and president of the country’s Sunni …
Arrest of influential imam mohamad ishaq kindo sparks unrest in Ouagadougou Read More
One of the most prominent religious voices in Burkina Faso has been taken into custody in a high-profile operation that has sent shockwaves through the Muslim community. Influential Sunni imam …
Influential imam arrested in Ouagadougou amid religious freedom debate Read More
What we know about the arrest of Sunni imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo Ouagadougou — The arrest of influential Sunni imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, president of the country’s Sunni Oulémas, has …
Arrest of prominent imam mohamad ishaq kindo in Ouagadougou stirs controversy Read More
Rayo Vallecano vs Crystal Palace: a tactical showdown in the Europa Conference final The Red Bull Arena is set to host an unexpected finale in the Europa Conference League this …
Rayo Vallecano vs crystal palace: tactical showdown in europa conference final Read More