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At the Party of Ivorian Peoples (PPA-CI) congress held in Abidjan, Laurent Gbagbo was once again confirmed as the uncontested leader of the movement. The event, which unfolded at the…
Urgent gathering at Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Dakar Political observers in Dakar are closely monitoring an unannounced gathering at the residence of Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, scheduled…
A French national held in Senegal over homosexuality as diplomatic pressure mounts The French government is closely monitoring the case of a French national recently detained in Senegal for alleged…
Mali crisis: JNIM blockade in Bamako sparks humanitarian alarm over civilian safety Amnesty International has issued an urgent call to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM)…
The Chadian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Mr. Abdelkader Djellaoui, concluded a two-day working visit to N’Djamena on Thursday, where he was received by the country’s Prime Minister,…
After initially signaling his intent to step away, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as leader of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the…
Some silences carry the weight of unspoken admissions, while hollow condemnations often mask deeper geopolitical retreats. When the ground shifted beneath Caracas in early 2026—following a sweeping American military intervention…
This Sunday’s clash between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais isn’t just another Ligue 1 fixture—it’s a must-win battle for the final Europa League qualification spot. The Phocéens head into…
How Declan Rice’s Arsenal transfer left Bruno Fernandes ‘deeply saddened’ Declan Rice Bruno Fernandes Manchester United Arsenal Premier League transfers football transfers Manchester United’s captain admits he felt genuine disappointment…
The ongoing blockade of Bamako is having devastating effects on civilian mobility and could lead to severe violations of their fundamental rights to food security, health, and life, warned a…
After years of political turbulence, the fate of Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest opposition party has taken a decisive turn. Despite initial hints at retiring from politics, Laurent Gbagbo, now in his…
The invisible burden of digital beauty standards in N’Djamena In the capital of Chad, N’Djamena, young girls are increasingly trapped in a digital beauty paradox where social media filters and…