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The city of Yopougon became the epicenter of national pride on August 7, 2026, as Côte d’Ivoire commemorated its 66th independence anniversary. The event, held at the historic Ficgayo square,…
A striking development is unfolding in Senegal’s political landscape. Abdou Lô, widely recognized as the younger brother of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, has officially become a card-carrying member of…
Gabon’s government has launched a sweeping reform of its civil service by scrapping the long-standing automatic career advancement system tied solely to seniority. This decision marks a decisive break from…
This Sunday, August 9, 2026, significant events unfolded across Senegal. Ousmane Sonko drew a massive crowd in Linguère, where he vocalized sharp criticism regarding the current presidential administration’s policies. Concurrently,…
Ousmane Sonko challenges president Faye in Linguère rally Ousmane Sonko ignited a massive rally in Linguère, delivering a scathing critique of the incumbent president’s administration. He highlighted a significant disconnect…
The prospect of a potential postponement of elections in Senegal has once again ignited intense political discussions in Dakar. Following an initial strong statement from Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, El…
Ligue des champions de l’UEFAFK Crvena Zvezda vs Hapoel Beer Sheva : Match retour de l'UEFA Champions LeagueThe atmosphere in Belgrade is electric as FK Crvena Zvezda prepares to host…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigéria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria : La question sécuritaire entre tensions avec l’AES, vague d’enlèvements et tournant vers des polices d’État Statements from Nigerian President…
Benin’s financial credibility just got a significant boost. Moody’s has upgraded the country’s long-term sovereign debt rating from B1 to Ba3, placing Cotonou’s credit profile in the ‘BB/Ba’ category—a step…
AFRIQUE 3 min de lecture Sahel states alliance expresses dismay over nigerian president’s security remarks “Some of them (the terrorists) are not Nigerians. You see, the problem of insecurity in…
The discussion surrounding the schedule for Senegal’s upcoming local elections has intensified. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the necessity of setting an election date,…
With the UEFA Champions League on the line, NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus face a high-stakes rematch at the Goffertstadion. After a scoreless draw in Athens, the Dutch side must…