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The French national team’s World Cup journey has come to an abrupt halt after a 0-2 defeat to Spain in the semifinals on Wednesday evening. Though the Bleus will still …
Bradley Barcola transfer: Liverpool and Arsenal eye PSG striker Read More
EU-backed initiative unlocks 30 billion FCFA for Cameroon’s SMEs Yaoundé and the European Union have activated a groundbreaking financial mechanism aimed at enhancing access to bank credit for Cameroon’s small …
Eu boosts Cameroon smes with new funding scheme Read More
News Update UNESCO Mali participates in the 16th ENI-ABT Inter-High School Excellence Competition. This significant event brought together students, educators, academic leaders, and various partners to foster excellence among Malian …
Unesco Mali champions youth excellence in science and innovation Read More
Grandchildren of Serigne Touba file defamation complaint against Ousmane Sonko in Dakar Legal proceedings have been initiated following a formal complaint lodged on July 14, 2026 and promptly registered the …
Legal action against Sonko for defamation in Touba Read More
The bustling Port-Bouët district in southern Abidjan has seen its rue des Caraïbes closed to all traffic since Wednesday, July 15. Authorities have announced the closure will last two and …
Abidjan metro project: Port-Bouët route shut for major construction phase Read More
Politics Diomaye Faye’s ‘compatible talent pool’ strategy sparks tensions within Senegal’s ruling coalition Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration is quietly building a network of loyalists, raising concerns about the future of …
Diomaye Faye’s ‘compatible talent pool’ strategy sparks tensions within Senegal’s ruling coalition Read More
Addressing heads of state, water experts, and development partners in Chad’s capital, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s President outlined his nation’s vast untapped water resources. Yet he stressed that these …
DR Congo sets bold water access targets at N’Djamena summit Read More
Le Tchad est en proie à une crise politique et sociale. La question est : faire tomber le régime du président Idriss Déby ? Ou peut-être pas ? Selon Dido …
Tchad: le véritable objectif de Dido Ali, ancien chef d’État-major du MPC Read More
Unprecedented abduction sparks outrage in Abba Bogani In a brazen daylight operation, armed men believed to be affiliated with the Wagner Group reportedly abducted two individuals in Abba Bogani—a prominent …
Wagner group abducts youth leader and civilian in central african republic Read More
Rumors are swirling in European football circles as Inter Milan, the reigning three-time Champions League champions, is reportedly in advanced talks to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence. The 25-year-old …
Inter milan eyes tottenham defender djed spence for defensive upgrade Read More
Rabat and Gaza City are set to witness a significant development this week as Morocco formalized its commitment to joining the International Stabilization Force slated for deployment in the Gaza …
Morocco to deploy troops as part of Gaza stabilization force Read More
Macky Sall’s return to Senegal sparks political tension Former Senegalese president’s surprise visit raises questions about justice and political alliances Simon Martin July 17, 2026 The political landscape in Senegal …
Macky Sall’s return to Senegal sparks political tension Read More