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Union Saint-Gilloise played out a captivating 3-3 draw against Bodo Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Tuesday in Brussels. The Belgian side notably conceded three…
The flow of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Sénégal has plummeted to just $37 million in 2025, a stark contrast to the annual average of $3 billion between 2022…
Chad Welcomes Nigerian CNESC President for High-Level Talks The President of Nigeria’s Council for National Economic, Social and Environmental Consultation (CNESC), Mohamed Boukhari, has arrived in N’Djamena on an official…
Human Rights Watch has released a damning report on recent airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, located in the Mopti region of Mali. The strikes, which occurred on June…
When a former Minister of Armed Forces, once considered among the most influential figures within the Togolese administration, chooses to jeopardize her life in protest against her detention, the event…
In a Senegal where secularism coexists with deep-rooted Sufi traditions, the interplay between faith and governance has never been more pronounced. Religious fervor often intersects with political strategy, as historical…
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Olympique Lyonnais as they embark on their Champions League journey. Fresh off a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, the Olympique Lyonnais (OL)…
African Politics Gabon’s president Oligui Nguema strengthens ties with Côte d’Ivoire By Editor-in-chief August 4, 2026 52 No comment Libreville, August 4, 2026 — Following stops in Accra, Banjul, and…
On August 3, during Ouagadougou’s national flag-raising ceremony, Burkina Faso’s Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo delivered a response to allegations brought forth by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), but instead of…
The Olympique Lyonnais kick off their 2026-2027 campaign in dramatic fashion this Tuesday, August 4, with a high-stakes clash against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the UEFA…
The high-profile state visit to Freetown underscores Gabon’s strategic push to deepen its diplomatic and economic footprint in West Africa. While cooperation has previously remained limited, multiple agreements are now…
Cameroon — After nearly two months out of the public eye, Cameroonian authorities have broken their silence. The government confirms President Paul Biya remains alive and announces his imminent return,…