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The political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire remains unsettled as the return of Laurent Gbagbo to the forefront of national politics sparks fresh debates. Following the recent extraordinary congress of the…
The recent wave of arson attacks on trucks along the Sahelian border belt is far more than a series of isolated security incidents. It exposes a deepening crisis in the…
Senegal’s political scene roiled by sharp exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang and Serigne Gueye Diop The political atmosphere in Senegal has intensified following a high-profile public statement by Waly Diouf…
After a grueling penalty shootout, Saint-Étienne clinched a spot in the promotion playoff, overcoming Rodez with a 7-6 victory in the shootout following a 0-0 draw. The match, played at…
Saint-Étienne stuns Rodez in dramatic penalty shootout to advance to Ligue 1 playoff football Ligue 2 playoff drama A late tactical switch from Philippe Montanier saw Brice Maubleu replace Gautier…
United Nations security council condemns terror attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the brutal terrorist attacks that recently struck Mali, labeling them…
A French national has been held in detention in Senegal for three months under the country’s strict anti-homosexuality laws, sparking international concern and diplomatic intervention. Reports from Dakar indicate the…
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced its « profound outrage » following the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, who was taken into custody under a warrant…
Sénégal adopts key electoral code reforms under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye The President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has officially promulgated the revised articles L29 and L30 of the…
Human rights group urges jihadists to lift Bamako blockade Religious freedom watchdog A prominent human rights organization has urgently called on jihadist factions in Mali to cease their blockade of…
Xalima dismisses claims of urgent Pastef gathering at Sonko’s home An unverified report surfaced Friday morning suggesting an emergency meeting had been called by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in…
Burkina Faso’s drastic move leaves Côte d’Ivoire scrambling for Tabaski supplies With Tabaski just two weeks away, Ouagadougou’s abrupt halt on all cattle exports has thrown Abidjan into a supply…