Arsenal clinches Premier League title after 22-year wait
In a historic turn of events, Arsenal Football Club has been crowned champions of the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought that had left generations of fans in North London yearning for glory. The Gunners’ mathematical triumph was sealed when Manchester City, their closest rivals, failed to secure a victoryContinue Reading
African leaders push for fair nuclear energy partnerships at Kigali summit
African leaders push for fair nuclear energy partnerships at Kigali summit The Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa is in full swing in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, drawing high-level African leaders. On May 19, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé outlined his vision for nuclear energy in Africa, advocating for balancedContinue Reading
Arsenal claims premier league title after 22-year wait as manchester city draws
Arsenal claims premier league title after 22-year wait as manchester city draws Arsenal Premier League M. Arteta Bournemouth vs Manchester City Manchester City Arsenal has officially secured the Premier League championship. A crucial draw by Manchester City against Bournemouth handed the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead with just one matchContinue Reading
Togo’s border liberalization: a strategic move echoing Bénin’s success
The Togolese capital, Lomé, has embraced a policy mirroring that of Cotonou. The government in Togo recently declared the complete abolition of entry visas for all citizens hailing from African nations. This landmark decision bears a striking resemblance to the regional integration strategy initiated by neighboring Bénin in 2016. Lomé’sContinue Reading
New EU ambassador presents credentials to Chad’s president
The European Union’s newly appointed ambassador to Chad, Amador Sanchez Rico, formally presented his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on May 19, in a ceremony steeped in diplomatic protocol. The event took place at the Palais Toumaï, with key figures in attendance, including Fatimé Aldjineh Garfa, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Clash in sambisa forest as rival militants vie for control
The Sambisa Forest: once a haven, now a battleground for Nigeria’s militants Once a sprawling 60,000-square-kilometre natural reserve in north-eastern Nigeria, teeming with wildlife and drawing tourists from across Africa, the Sambisa Forest has transformed into a deadly stronghold. The dense canopy that once sheltered elephants and antelopes now concealsContinue Reading
Dakar hosts key talks on Senegal’s energy transition amid climate challenges
Dakar is this week hosting a pivotal gathering as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, and technical partners to address Senegal’s ecological and energy future. The two-day event, running from May 19 to 20, serves as a criticalContinue Reading
Senegal space week 2026: birame diop on protecting territory with space technology
At the launch of Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a keynote address that underscored the critical role of space technology in modern security challenges. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that today’s security threats—from terrorism and piracy toContinue Reading
How Mali’s overreliance on mercenaries backfired against its security
The Malian junta’s misplaced trust in Russian mercenaries fuels insurgency and economic collapse When the Malian military leadership invited Russian mercenary forces into the country in 2021, their strategic focus shifted sharply toward suppressing Touareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts now argue this redirection of military resources inadvertently grantedContinue Reading
Senegal parliament grills prime minister sonko friday on key issues
National Assembly to Hold Live Question Time with Prime Minister Sonko The Senegalese National Assembly will convene a high-stakes plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM, as confirmed by an official summons from Parliament President Malick Ndiaye. At the heart of this parliamentary gathering: Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Rising tensions in Centrafrique as russian mercenaries take charge in bossangoa
The political landscape in Centrafrique has grown increasingly volatile following the official involvement of Russian mercenary forces in regional security operations. This development has directly impacted the leadership dynamics of the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC), pushing former and current leaders into a tense standoff in Bossangoa. what ledContinue Reading