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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 …
Burkina Faso: arrest of imam sparks outrage among worshippers Read More
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
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
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
A true product of the club, Presnel Kimpembe navigated every challenge throughout the QSI era with Paris Saint-Germain. His tenure culminated in a memorable Champions League victory, a high note …
Presnel kimpembe opens up on the psg transfer that signaled his departure Read More
Niger’s Interior Minister, the influential General Mohamed Toumba, finds himself at the nexus of a highly sensitive investigation. A prominent figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the …
Niger: interior minister’s spouse implicated in vast visa trafficking operation Read More
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) recently issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum, demanding the complete evacuation of three communities within Burkina Faso’s Sourou province. Faced with …
Burkina Faso: villages emptied in Sourou province following JNIM ultimatum Read More