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The resumption of press card issuance in Gabon after a five-year hiatus has sent shockwaves through the media landscape. Announced this week in Libreville, the move ends a prolonged administrative…
Can Lille still challenge for the Ligue 1 title after their shock loss to Brest? After a thrilling Ligue 1 clash in the 7th round, Lille suffered a surprise 0-1…
Why the fall of Kidal forces the Azawad rebels into uncharted alliances The strategic retreat from Kidal has left Mali’s Azawad separatists in uncharted territory, prompting a desperate search for…
Senegal’s government has committed to settling a staggering 1.9 trillion FCFA in public arrears before the end of the current fiscal year—an amount equivalent to nearly 2.9 billion euros. The…
Why west Africa’s fastest-growing economy faces a pivotal moment The question looms large across economic forums in Dakar, Lagos, and Abidjan: can Benin’s remarkable growth trajectory hold steady through 2027?…
When state policies cross into collective punishment Niamey — A recent order from Niger’s Interior Ministry has sent shockwaves through the Mohamid community. A radio broadcast dated October 7, 2026…
Immigration reform has reached a critical crossroads in the United States. A federal judge has now set firm deadlines for the green card lottery, compelling the State Department to restart…
LYON’S EUROPA LEAGUE TEST — After dominating early, Olympique Lyonnais faced a dramatic turnaround against Crystal Palace, only to show nerves of steel to secure a 3-2 victory. The Groupama…
The Republic of Benin has taken a bold step forward in its economic transformation journey, securing three financing agreements totaling 249.5 billion FCFA ($418 million) with the Islamic Development Bank…
Miski’s deadly clash exposes deeper fractures in Tibesti’s fragile peace The Tibesti region in northern Chad stands at a crossroads. A recent gunfight in the mining zone of Awa on…
Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has taken the helm of the Front for National Refoundation (FRN), a freshly unveiled politico-military coalition headquartered in Goma—a…
The central region of Mali is reeling from another tragic incident as reports emerge of a deadly airstrike that left at least eight civilians dead—mostly women and children—in the village…