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French winger Michael Olise emerges as top target for European giants This season, Michael Olise has firmly established himself among the world’s elite wingers, delivering standout performances for Bayern Munich.…
The Constitutional Council has formally declared its incompetence to rule on the deputy status of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s second-highest-ranking official. This unprecedented stance has ignited sharp reactions, particularly from the…
The Jëf-Jël political alliance, led by Talla Sylla, has responded to the Constitutional Council’s recent decision regarding Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary seat in Senegal. In a strongly worded statement, the party…
Porto-Novo has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing its agricultural sector through a strategic financial arrangement with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). The agreement secures a substantial allocation of 12.57…
Deadly jihadist assault on Niamey airport leaves 11 dead A coordinated assault by suspected jihadists on Niamey’s international airport has claimed the lives of eleven soldiers and two civilians, according…
The long-standing diplomatic ties between Morocco and the Philippines, now celebrating half a century, represent a solid foundation for future collaboration, according to Ambassador Leslie Baja of the Philippines in…
The tranquility of Niamey was shattered early on a recent Thursday when sustained gunfire erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport, plunging the capital into a state of high alert.…
A recent investigation by journalist Thomas Dietrich has cast a harsh spotlight on the security apparatus underpinning Faure Gnassingbé’s government in Togo. These revelations suggest that Danny Yatom, a former…
Escalating insecurity challenges Ibrahim Traoré’s security doctrine in Burkina Faso The volatile security landscape in Burkina Faso has witnessed a significant deterioration following a fresh assault by the Group for…
Regulatory body penalises Canal+ for restricting access to national broadcasts The Conseil supérieur de la Communication (CSC) has levied a 50 million FCFA fine against Canal+ for suspending access to…
Senegal’s political landscape has shifted once again after the Constitutional Council dismissed opposition challenges to Ousmane Sonko’s election as President of the National Assembly. The ruling, delivered without possibility of…
The Burkina Faso government has strongly criticized Canal+, a major international broadcaster, for its refusal to air national television content free of charge. This decision has sparked heated debate over…