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In a move that blends political calculation with calculated withdrawal, former President Laurent Gbagbo has announced his formal exit from the leadership of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI party. Yet observers note …
Laurent Gbagbo’s strategic retreat within Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI Read More
As Senegal gears up for the upcoming local elections, internal divisions within the Pastef party are threatening its cohesion. The escalating feud between prominent figures Abass Fall and Khouraïchi Thiam …
Pastef party tensions: why Ousmane Sonko must resolve the Abass Fall crisis swiftly Read More
Luis Enrique praises Ousmane Dembélé’s defensive commitment ahead of Champions League final During the Paris Saint-Germain’s pre-final media session, held ten days before the highly anticipated clash against Arsenal in …
Luis Enrique praises Ousmane Dembélé’s defensive commitment ahead of Champions League final Read More
Despite democratic advances, gender representation in Senegal faces persistent challenges Senegal, long recognized as a democratic model in West Africa, continues to grapple with significant underrepresentation of women in local …
Senegal’s women leadership gap: only 18 female mayors out of 558 communes Read More
The Senegalese landscape is increasingly marked by a stark divide between pressing social concerns and a political arena dominated by strategic maneuvering. Across the country, citizens voice mounting frustrations over …
Senegal faces growing social unrest amid political tensions Read More
After a turbulent season marked by financial strain and sporting disappointment, Olympique de Marseille faces significant changes in its defensive lineup. Leonardo Balerdi, one of the club’s most scrutinized defenders, …
Leonardo Balerdi set to leave Olympique de Marseille this summer Read More
Tchad Chad: parliament opens ordinary session amid security and institutional hurdles The ordinary session of Chad’s Parliament convened this week in N’Djamena, marked by a solemn ceremony led by President …
Chad parliament opens session amid security and institutional challenges Read More
At a high-level forum in Dakar, the Réseau des femmes leaders pour le développement (RFLD) made a bold declaration: Senegal’s progress cannot be achieved without full inclusion of women in …
Senegal’s political future hinges on women’s inclusion, RFLD insists Read More
Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham squad failed to capitalize on their initial opportunity to secure Premier League safety. Following a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on the 37th matchday, the London club …
De Zerbi’s Tottenham faces a make-or-break premier league finale Read More
The government in Niamey has quietly conceded to economic realities, abandoning its earlier defiance against Chinese petroleum giants. Facing a severe shortage of foreign reserves and limited access to international …
Niger and China sign oil deals amid financial strain Read More
The fragile stability of Mali has become the latest battleground in a high-stakes geopolitical rivalry, with Morocco and Algeria wielding influence through proxy forces on Malian soil. Recent coordinated actions …
Mali under pressure as Morocco and Algeria clash through proxy conflicts Read More
Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Minister of Finance, recently disclosed to the National Assembly that the Plan de Redressement Économique et Social (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion West African CFA francs in …
Senegal’s economic recovery plan under scrutiny as PRES targets fall short Read More