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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…
In Bamako, the bustling capital of Mali, life continues despite the ongoing state of emergency. Since armed islamist groups have cut off access routes to the city, residents are living…
Togo’s Leadership Urges Concrete Action on Africa’s Free Trade Zone At the helm of Biashara Afrika 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, Chair of the Council, delivered a powerful call to action this…
Cinema as Living Memory of Senegal’s Fight for Change The debut screening of Indépendance Tey at the Black Civilizations Museum in Dakar transformed a simple film viewing into a powerful…
Leaders across Africa received a clear call to action at the third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum in Lomé. Opening the event, the Togolese president and Council Chair, Faure…
Following the chaotic scenes that led to the premature termination of the FC Nantes versus Toulouse Ligue 1 clash on May 17, the fallout has sparked intense debate. Roland Menu,…
Abagana, the first giraffe ever born in Niger’s Gadabedji Biosphere Reserve, has died at just a few weeks old. The calf succumbed to a severe and fast-acting illness on May…
Two prominent figures from Chad’s former Groupe de concertation des acteurs politiques (GCAP), both serving eight-year prison sentences, have been granted temporary release on medical grounds. Me Bidi Valentin and…
“You have to know how to protect yourself.” These words, shared in a bustling Dakar street, capture the daily reality for many in Senegal, where state-sponsored homophobia forces individuals to…
Senegal’s Future Hangs in the Balance as President Faye Navigates Critical National Consultations The nation of Senegal stands at a pivotal juncture as it prepares for high-stakes national consultations scheduled…
Inaugural seminar kicks off Côte d’Ivoire’s sustainable development initiative The Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), through its CEA VALOPRO division, officially launched the Master in Circular Economy, Ecological Transition…
Sénégal: tabaski postponed after lunar crescent sighting fails Observers in Sénégal were unable to sight the new moon crescent this past Sunday, postponing the official start of the Islamic month…