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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…
Moussa Balla Fofana, Senegal’s Minister of Religious Affairs, recently visited Diourbel to reignite a decades-old public policy challenge: the widespread issue of child begging among talibés, young students at traditional…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the political landscape remains tense as former President Laurent Gbagbo continues to shroud his party’s future in ambiguity. The long-standing leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains…
Mauritania has finalized an agreement to deliver 450,000 sheep to Senegal, addressing a critical supply shortage caused by regional instability. Neighbouring countries, particularly Mali, traditionally supplied livestock to Dakar, but…
Human Rights Central African Republic News Crime & Security In Central African Republic, reporting torture means signing your own death warrant On the International Day for Victims of Torture, the…
President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has officially enacted electoral reform legislation, signing into law the revised Senegal electoral code on May 12, 2026. The new measure, passed by the National…