Ivory coast political figures stay in power despite retirement pledges
News Politics Ivory Coast: legal expert argues Ouattara’s political longevity should no longer be questioned FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Ivorian political circles are abuzz following the re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first ordinary congress in Abidjan. Legal expert Ange RodrigueContinue Reading
Mauritania turns against Mali’s transitional government: rising tensions
News Politics How Mauritania shifted from ally to critic of Mali’s Assimi Goïta Report May 15, 2026 0 68 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The recent wave of truck burnings along the Sahelian border isn’t just another isolated security incident—it signals a deeper fracture in relations between Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These once-stableContinue Reading
Controversial political clash between Waly Diouf Bodiang and Serigne Gueye Diop in Senegal
Senegal: a fierce political duel as Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop The political landscape in Senegal has been shaken by a sharp verbal exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director-General of the Port of Dakar, and Minister Serigne Gueye Diop. The confrontation erupted following a scathing social media statementContinue Reading
Saint-Étienne secures Ligue 1 playoff spot after dramatic penalty shootout
After a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, Saint-Étienne booked their place in the Ligue 1 promotion playoff, defeating Rodez 7-6 following a 0-0 draw at Geoffroy-Guichard. The victory ended a five-game losing streak in penalty shootouts for the Greens, a drought stretching back a decade. The match itself was a tight affair,Continue Reading
Maubleu’s penalty heroics propel saint-étienne into ligue 1 play-off showdown
Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Maubleu’s penalty heroics propel Saint-Étienne into Ligue 1 play-off showdown In a tense encounter, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious against Rodez in a penalty shootout (0-0, 7-6 on penalties) during Friday evening’s Ligue 2 play-off 2. Les Verts now prepare to face the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1,Continue Reading
UN security council slams Mali terror attacks in latest resolution
Mali terror attacks draw strong UN security council condemnation The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terror attacks in Mali, labeling them as heinous and despicable acts that pose severe threats to international peace and security. During a formal statement released on Friday, theContinue Reading
French engineer detained in Senegal over homosexuality laws
A French national has been held in Senegal for three months following an arrest linked to homosexuality charges, prompting diplomatic attention from Paris. detention under controversial legislation Senegalese authorities took the French engineer into custody on February 14, charging him with ‘unnatural acts’—a legal term now encompassing homosexual relations underContinue Reading
APR condemns Pape Malick Ndour’s arrest as political intimidation by Sonko
The Alliance pour la République (APR) has voiced profound outrage over the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, linked to a court-ordered custody in the PRODAC case. In an official statement, the party led by former President Macky Sall accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating what it callsContinue Reading
Senegal’s electoral code reform: key amendments l29 and l30 now law
Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ratifies critical amendments A decisive milestone has been reached in Senegal’s electoral reform process with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially ratifying amendments L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code. This pivotal step follows a second parliamentary review and sets the stage forContinue Reading
Human rights group urges jihadist groups in Mali to lift blockade
Human rights group urges jihadist groups in Mali to lift blockade Reliou Koubakin Amnesty International has called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift the blockade imposed on Bamako, warning of dire consequences for civilians. Since April 30, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) hasContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko denies emergency meeting rumors
In a swift response to circulating reports, a trusted associate of Ousmane Sonko has dismissed claims of an emergency meeting allegedly scheduled at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui. The unverified information, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, suggested that several key members of the Pastef party—includingContinue Reading
Burkina Faso blocks cattle exports ahead of Tabaski 2026
Burkina Faso’s cattle export freeze strains Côte d’Ivoire’s Tabaski preparations With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden ban on all cattle exports has thrown Côte d’Ivoire into a supply crisis, forcing Abidjan to scramble for 172,000 heads where long-standing suppliers are closing shop. Beneath the economic move liesContinue Reading