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In an unexpected yet calculated move, former President Laurent Gbagbo has stepped back from active leadership within Côte d’Ivoire’s Popular Front (PPA-CI), yet his influence over the party’s future remains …
Laurent Gbagbo’s strategic retreat within Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI party Read More
Internal divisions threaten Pastef’s future as Dakar polls approach With municipal elections just a year away in Dakar, the growing rift between Pastef party figures Abass Fall and Khouraïchi Thiam …
Pastef unity at risk as Sonko faces internal tensions ahead of Dakar elections Read More
Luis Enrique praises Ousmane Dembélé’s defensive commitment ahead of Champions League final With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Champions League showdown against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain head coach …
Psg manager highlights ousmane dembele’s relentless defensive work Read More
Persistent gaps in women’s political representation Despite being hailed as a beacon of democracy in Africa, Senegal continues to grapple with significant challenges in gender representation within its decision-making bodies. …
Sénégal: women’s leadership still faces major hurdles in politics Read More
Senegal faces mounting social unrest amid political maneuvering The nation of Senegal finds itself at a critical juncture, where the weight of pressing social challenges collides with an intensifying political …
Senegal faces mounting social unrest amid political maneuvering Read More
With the Olympique de Marseille facing a challenging season and failing to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League, several key players are expected to depart this summer. Among …
Leonardo Balerdi set to leave Marseille amid club struggles Read More
Chad’s Parliament convenes new session amid pressing security and institutional hurdles — 2 minute read Parliamentary leadership addresses national priorities in inaugural address The President of Chad’s Parliament, Ali Kolotou …
Chad parliament begins new session amid security and governance challenges Read More
In Dakar, on May 19, 2026, the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) passionately advocated for a significant boost in female representation within key decision-making roles across institutions and …
Senegal’s future depends on women’s political empowerment, advocates assert Read More
de zerbi’s premier league fate hangs on final tottenham showdown Crédits (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham side missed a prime opportunity to secure their Premier League …
De zerbi’s premier league fate hangs on final tottenham showdown Read More
Following bold declarations about reclaiming national sovereignty and severing ties with former partners, the military-led government in Niamey has been forced into a sharp reality check. Facing a suffocating financial …
Niger’s economic dilemma: CNPC agreements spark sovereignty debates Read More
Mali’s fragile stability tested by Algeria-Morocco proxy tensions The Mali conflict has become an unexpected battleground in the long-standing rivalry between Algeria and Morocco, with both nations pursuing divergent agendas …
Mali faces rising tensions as Algeria and Morocco escalate rivalry Read More
The Senegalese government has achieved a significant milestone this year, collecting 63.4 billion CFA francs under the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES), as announced by Finance Minister Cheikh Diba …
Sénégal’s economic recovery plan faces scrutiny amid IMF negotiations Read More