Olympique de Marseille faces financial crunch with 30m€ timber transfer looming
The summer transfer window at Olympique de Marseille (OM) promises to be anything but quiet. With the club’s financial health under intense scrutiny due to the absence of UEFA Champions League revenue, key decisions loom over player sales to balance the books. Among the names circulating in transfer speculation, oneContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire: civil society urges electoral reform and inclusive political talks
News Politics Côte d’Ivoire: civil society urges electoral reform and inclusive political talks After the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), the debate over electoral governance reform in Côte d’Ivoire has intensified. On May 14, 2026, the Platform of 37 Organizations (PEC-CI), a coalition of Ivorian civil society groups,Continue Reading
French activists and lawmakers rally against Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ laws
french activists and lawmakers rally against Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ laws STOP homophobie, a french association, is currently assisting 68 detained individuals in Senegal following the country’s recent criminalization of same-sex relationships. 1 min read French civil society organizations and elected officials are mobilizing to support LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal after theContinue Reading
Passing of maurice digbeu kipré, pioneer of ivorian insurance sector
Maurice Digbeu Kipré, visionary founder and CEO of Serenity, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance firm, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Abidjan. He was 75 years old. His departure leaves a profound void in the African insurance landscape, where he was revered as a trailblazer and an unyielding advocateContinue Reading
Senegal faces Mozambique Sudan Ethiopia in can 2027 qualifiers
Senegal drawn in Group J for CAN 2027 qualifiers The Senegal national team has learned its fate for the CAN 2027 qualifiers, landing in Group J alongside Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia. As defending champions, the Lions must remain sharp against opponents with a proven track record on the continent. GroupContinue Reading
Online gaming and betting boom among young chadians
In N’Djamena and other urban centers across Chad, sports betting and online gambling are gaining unprecedented traction among young people. The allure of quick profits, coupled with the digital revolution, is reshaping the leisure habits of a significant portion of the country’s youth. Urban youth embrace digital wagering as smartphoneContinue Reading
Starlink in Senegal triggers debate over internet pricing transparency
Starlink’s internet pricing sparks controversy in Senegal Residents across Senegal are voicing concerns over the recently announced internet service rates by Starlink. The pricing structure has ignited a broader discussion about fair pricing and corporate accountability in Africa’s telecommunications sector. Why are Senegalese consumers questioning Starlink’s pricing? The unveiling ofContinue Reading
Niger’s military regime risks deepening housing crisis with rent control
In a move aimed at currying favor with urban populations, Niger’s transitional authorities have enacted legislation capping residential rents in Niamey between 15,000 and 80,000 West African CFA francs. While the policy seeks to curb speculative practices and ensure affordable housing, economists warn that such administrative price controls often backfire,Continue Reading
Burkina Faso: where did the 2 billion cfa francs for displaced people in kaya go?
Empty promises: Burkina Faso’s displaced await long-overdue aid In a high-profile ceremony, Burkina Faso’s government unveiled a sweeping agricultural support program valued at over 2 billion CFA francs, targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in Kaya. Yet beneath the rhetoric of national unity and agricultural revival lies a grim truth:Continue Reading
Arsenal on verge of premier league glory as man city face must-win clash
Premier League Arsenal inches closer to Premier League title with Man City facing decisive clash May 19, 2026 Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Mail Messenger Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early asContinue Reading
Can Ousmane Sonko still lead Senegal’s pastef amid article 17 debates?
As Senegal’s political landscape braces for the pivotal 2026 party congress, the future leadership of the PASTEF party hangs in the balance. At the heart of the controversy lies a critical question: can Ousmane Sonko continue to steer the party despite the legal hurdles posed by Article 17? Legal expertsContinue Reading
How to secure tickets for manchester city vs aston villa premier league clash
With the Premier League title hanging in the balance, Manchester City will host Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in a must-win fixture that could determine the season’s outcome. The Citizens, currently sitting second in the league standings, trail leaders Arsenal by just three points.Continue Reading