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In a firm declaration, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the PASTEF party, has categorically rejected any proposal to postpone Senegal’s upcoming local elections scheduled for …
Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections on schedule Read More
Niamey, July 27, 2026 — Niger is taking a bold step toward nurturing its next generation of scientific leaders with the construction of its flagship Collège scientifique in Niamey. The …
Niger future science college gets ministerial inspection in Niamey Read More
PolitiqueSénégal Diomaye Faye à l’épreuve de la recomposition politique Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 27/07/202627 juillet 2026 Nouveau parti, nouvelles ambitions, mais aussi nouveaux défis. Avec la création de KIIRAAY, Bassirou Diomaye …
Diomaye Faye à l’épreuve de la recomposition politique Read More
The highly anticipated showdown between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise (AJ Auxerre) is still awaiting its final scheduling. This is the only fixture yet to be …
OL vs Auxerre match date set after champions league qualification Read More
Three years have passed since Niger entered a period of political, economic, and security turmoil following the military takeover in July 2023. What was initially framed as a historic turning …
Three years under military rule in Niger: a nation held hostage Read More
The Chadian government has formally initiated the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its international legal commitments. In a letter submitted to …
Tchad withdraws from international criminal court amid sovereignty debates Read More
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has concluded yet another extended stay in Switzerland, prompting fresh questions about the state of the nation’s leadership. The unusually prolonged visit, which has drawn significant …
Paul Biya’s lengthy stay in Switzerland fuels ongoing speculation about Cameroon’s leadership Read More
Bamako breathes easier with strategic fuel and arms deliveries While the heart of Mali grapples with relentless security challenges, the capital Bamako has experienced a rare moment of relief. Two …
Mali’s capital secures lifelines as jihadist grip tightens in central regions Read More
The Moroccan government is accelerating efforts to secure the necessary funds for the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (GAA), a joint project with Nigeria. Rabat has initiated high-level discussions with the …
Morocco secures funding talks for Nigeria-Maroc gas pipeline Read More
Africa Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid growing criticism N’Djamena cites the court’s “limited and inconsistent effectiveness” after a U.S. request to reconsider its stance. in N’Djamena Why …
Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid growing criticism Read More
**Face à l’appauvrissement critique des sols qui menace la sécurité alimentaire et l’économie nationale, le gouvernement béninois, appuyé par la FAO et le FEM, a officiellement lancé le projet « …
Riz et maïs au Bénin : Comment le projet « Food Systems » veut métamorphoser l’agriculture nationale Read More
Sénégal : Le Président Diomaye Faye Lance Son Nouveau Parti Politique Au Sénégal, le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye a officiellement lancé son nouveau parti politique, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains. …
Sénégal : le Président Diomaye Faye Lance son Nouveau Parti Politique Read More