Gabon’s extractive sector faces oil decline, manganese brightens outlook in q1 2026

Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity saw a 2.9% contraction, primarily driven by a downturn in hydrocarbons. In contrast, the manganese segment continued its…

Union saint-gilloise battles bodo/glimt to a draw, faces crucial norway leg

Union Saint-Gilloise played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League third qualifying round match on Tuesday in Brussels, notably conceding three goals from set-pieces. The Belgian…

Sénégal struggles to draw foreign investment despite strong economy

The once-thriving flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Sénégal has experienced a dramatic reversal, plummeting from an average of three billion dollars annually over the past four years to…

Chadian economic council hosts algerian counterpart for key session

Chadian economic council hosts Algerian counterpart for key session The Algerian National Council for Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs (CNESE), led by its president Mohamed Boukhari, has embarked on an…

Pastef faces internal challenges as malick gackou urges unity

Senegal’s pastef at a crossroads: gackou calls for unity amid leadership debates Malick Gackou, former minister and leading figure of the Pastef movement, has issued a stern call to party…

Human rights concerns over Africa Corps strikes in Mali

Human rights concerns over Africa Corps strikes in Mali The Africa Corps’ recent airstrikes in Kyrnia, Mopti region, have come under scrutiny after an investigation by Human Rights Watch revealed…

EN DIRECT. Sparta Prague – Lyon : Fonseca et les Gones lancent leur chemin de croix vers la Ligue des Champions

Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des…

Melbet’s questionable financial ties across cyprus, Senegal and Russia

An explosive investigation into the online betting platform Melbet has uncovered a complex web of financial irregularities spanning Senegal, Russia, and Cyprus. The case, now under scrutiny by judicial authorities,…

Togo: former defense minister’s hunger strike exposes regime flaws

The decision of a former Togolese defense minister, once regarded as a key architect of the regime’s stability, to embark on a hunger strike from her prison cell has transformed…

Soufis anticolonial legacy fuels political debate in Senegal

In a secular Senegal deeply shaped by Sufi brotherhoods, religious fervor often intertwines with political agendas. The historical figures of Senegalese Islam are now at the heart of sovereignist speeches,…

Lyon sparta prague live broadcast and team updates

L’Olympique Lyonnais faces a pivotal moment as they kick off their Champions League journey against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round. With a tie that could make or break…

Togo artist’s bold passport protest on tiktok sparks nationwide debate

A single TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited fierce debate across Togo and beyond. Beyond the viral spectacle, her dramatic gesture raises critical…