Gabon raises civil service recruitment age to 40: balancing opportunity and sustainability
Gabon’s civil service opens doors wider with new recruitment age Gabon has taken a bold step in reshaping its public sector recruitment strategy. The government, led by Public Service Minister Laurence Ndong, has raised the maximum recruitment age for civil service positions from 25 to 40 years. This move aimsContinue Reading
Benin’s sovereign credit rating upgraded to ba3 by moodys
The Republic of Benin has achieved a significant milestone in its financial journey. By elevating the country’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s has positioned Cotonou in the “BB/Ba” category, a step closer to the coveted “investment grade” threshold. The accompanying stable outlook indicates that the agencyContinue Reading
Slovan bratislava faces mjallby aif in critical champions league clash
The clash between Slovan Bratislava and Mjallby AIF in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg is shaping up as a defining moment for both sides. Following the Slovakian side’s hard-fought 2-1 victory in Sweden, this home encounter could either confirm their progression to the next stage orContinue Reading
Senegal’s local elections: el malick ndiaye firmly opposes any postponement
The ongoing discussion regarding the precise timing of Senegal’s upcoming local elections has intensified. Following an appeal from Ousmane Sonko, who urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to promptly establish the election date, El Malick Ndiaye has now voiced a resolute position on the matter. While in Linguère, where he hostedContinue Reading
Bodo/glimt faces union saint-gilloise in decisive champions league clash
At the Aspmyra Stadion, all eyes will be on a high-stakes showdown as Bodo/Glimt prepares to host Union Saint-Gilloise in a pivotal second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier. The first leg ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, setting the stage for a nerve-wracking decider that could shape bothContinue Reading
Algeria stuns Ivory coast to reach women’s can semifinals
Foot CAN (F) Algeria shocks Ivory coast to secure first-ever women’s CAN semifinals berth (S. Mantey/L’Équipe) Algeria made history on Saturday by qualifying for the Women’s CAN semifinals for the first time ever, defeating Ivory coast 2-1. The Green Eagles also secured their spot at the 2027 FIFA World CupContinue Reading
Sonko warns against delays in upcoming local elections in Senegal
Prominent opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the government’s handling of upcoming local elections, calling for an immediate presidential decree to set a definitive polling date. Speaking during a high-energy rally in the heart of Ndiambour, Sonko drew a direct parallel between recent executive decisions and the urgent needContinue Reading
Niger’s Tillabéri region faces renewed security crisis after jihadist attack
The latest attack claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of August 7, 2026, against a Nigerien Armed Forces vehicle along the Kabaji-Belongam route in the Tillabéri region has reignited national debates on security. While the armed group’s claim requires independent verification,Continue Reading
Sonko’s visit to louga disrupted by massive turnout in koki
During his Senegal visit to Louga this past Saturday morning, political figure Ousmane Sonko aimed to tour the Koki daara. However, his progress was abruptly halted by an overwhelming gathering of talibés who had come to greet him.Continue Reading
Senegalese political leader urges president to set local election date
Dakar, Sénégal — During a campaign stop in Louga on Saturday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party Pastef Les Patriotes, directly called on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to prioritize the scheduling of upcoming local elections. The call came as Sonko engaged with a packed crowd of supporters during aContinue Reading