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With the Ligue 1 title secured following a hard-fought victory over RC Lens, Paris Saint-Germain is already eyeing up reinforcements for the upcoming campaign. Despite Matvey Safonov’s impressive displays between…
African Politics Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold political vision 164 A high-stakes political gathering unfolded in Dakar recently as African parliamentarians redefined the future of Francophonie on the continent.…
Political fractures emerge within Pastef amid Senegal’s approaching local elections As Senegal gears up for the crucial 2027 territorial elections, deepening internal divisions within the Pastef movement are casting a…
Early this past Monday, an unintended strike by a Malian Armed Forces drone in the northern mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao, claimed the lives of several fighters from the…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic capital, solidified its position as the central forum for continental discourse on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth…
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has escalated its advocacy in Touba following the detention of its national coordinator, Pape Malick Ndour, labeling the case a politically motivated scheme orchestrated…
The Nuit des Musées made its debut in Chad this week, transforming the Musée national du Tchad in N’Djamena into a vibrant cultural hub after hours. Organized by the House…
The recently enacted anti-homosexuality law in Sénégal, designed to intensify penalties for ‘unnatural acts,’ has already begun reshaping the legal landscape, triggering widespread controversy. Within just six weeks of its…
The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a four-day session. This significant…
Lomé is currently hosting the third annual Biashara Africa forum, an important continental gathering focused on trade, investment, and fostering African economic partnerships, which commenced on May 18, 2026. During…
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers draw took place this Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, officially setting the stage for the upcoming tournament. All 48 participating teams now know…
With over 400 km of shared border with Mali and deeply rooted trade ties, Senegal is intensifying its security measures to address the escalating crisis in its eastern neighbor and…