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Football Women’s CAN Algeria’s Women Crush Côte d’Ivoire in Historic CAN Quarter-Final Upset (S. Mantey/L’Équipe) Algeria’s women’s national team etched their name in football history this Saturday by securing their …
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Star Oil Tchad and Zone Auto forge quality partnership in N’Djamena N’Djamena, Chad — Star Oil Tchad and Zone Auto have sealed a strategic alliance, marking the grand opening of …
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The leader of the Patriotes movement has sharply criticised the president for failing to issue a decree setting the date for upcoming local elections, drawing parallels with recent high-profile dismissals. …
Sonko challenges president over electoral decree delays Read More
As he prepared to continue his visit inside the daara, political leader Ousmane Sonko was met by an overwhelming crowd that brought his movements to a halt. Unexpected welcome in …
Massive turnout greets Ousmane Sonko in Louga Read More
An attack in Tillabéri exposes enduring security vulnerabilities A vehicle belonging to Niger’s Armed Forces (FAN) was targeted in an attack claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims …
Tillabéri faces renewed jihadist threats amid Niger’s shifting security alliances Read More
Paris Saint-Germain held to draw by Manchester United ahead of European Super Cup Four days before facing Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain faced Manchester United in …
Paris saint-germain held to draw by manchester united ahead of european super cup Read More
State-run media in Mali confirmed the arrival of a major fuel convoy in Bamako this past Saturday morning. The procession featured 840 tanker trucks, each laden with essential fuel supplies, …
Massive fuel shipment arrives in Bamako amid heightened security Read More
Senegalese Leader Demands Clarity on Local Election Timing Ousmane Sonko, head of the ruling Pastef Les Patriotes party, used a recent visit to Louga to urge President Bassirou Diomaye Faye …
Senegal politics: Sonko challenges Faye over local elections delay Read More
Bénin education minister outlines plans to boost school performance Armand Kuyema Natta, Benin’s Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, launched an official tour on July 29, 2026, to connect with …
Bénin education minister outlines plans to boost school performance Read More
Bénin Bénin : Awaou BACO au contact des PME dans l’Alibori et le Borgou La ministre béninoise des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises et de la Promotion de l’Emploi, Awaou Baco, …
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Bénin Bénin launches first open government action plan Eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin hosted a five-day national workshop in Cotonou to deepen understanding of open …
Bénin launches first open government action plan Read More
Gabon’s diplomatic push: turning Africa tour promises into economic gains The diplomatic marathon has concluded, and now Gabon faces a pivotal moment. From July 27 to August 7, 2026, President …
Gabon’s diplomatic push: turning Africa tour promises into economic gains Read More