Arsenal clinches premier league title for the first time since 2004 following manchester city’s draw
Foot, Premier League Arsenal clinches premier league title for the first time since 2004 following Manchester City’s draw Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday night means they can no longer overtake Premier League leaders Arsenal, who now secure their 14th English championship title before the final matchday. Twenty-two years after their last triumph, […]
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Sambisa forest: the fierce battle for control between boko haram factions in Nigeria
The vast Sambisa Forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers across North-East Nigeria, was once a thriving wildlife reserve, drawing tourists to its natural beauty. Today, however, the area has been transformed into a battleground where two militant factions fiercely contend for dominance, relentlessly pursued by military forces. Since 2016, following the split of Boko Haram into […]
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Dakar hosts pivotal energy transition talks for Senegal’s green future
Dakar is playing host to a landmark event as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together leading minds in sustainability, policymakers, and grassroots advocates. The two-day gathering, taking place on May 19 and 20, is shaping up to be a critical platform for charting a sustainable path forward for […]
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Senegal space week 2026: why space mastery is key for national security
The Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]
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How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings
How kidnappings fuel Boko Haram’s funding machine across West Africa The abduction industry has become a lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, transforming kidnappings into a multi-million-dollar financing operation stretching across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. This structured criminal enterprise has evolved from isolated incidents into a sophisticated system that funds insurgency, recruitment, and territorial […]
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Babacar Ba condemns attempt to smear Ousmane Sonko over Ndiaga Seck case
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces indirect accusations The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck, currently facing allegations of unnatural acts, has intensified public debate in Senegal. He was formally charged by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid this legal turmoil, social media narratives have begun drawing questionable connections between […]
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Senegal space week advances Dakar’s tech sovereignty push
Dakar is stepping up its ambitions in the global race for strategic technologies, with the second edition of Senegal Space Week serving as a clear statement of intent. Organized under the High Patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the event highlights the nation’s commitment to becoming a leading African hub for space technology, data science, […]
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Bournemouth manchester city match time channel premier league 37th round
With just two league games remaining, Manchester City are locked in a high-stakes Premier League finale against Bournemouth this Tuesday, May 19th. The Citizens, currently two points behind Arsenal, face an uphill battle to keep their title hopes alive in the 37th round of fixtures. Why this match matters for Manchester City Under Pep Guardiola’s […]
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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko faces parliamentarians for fifth time in Dakar
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with lawmakers during a crucial session dedicated to addressing current affairs questions posed to the Executive branch. This interactive session in Dakar is a pivotal component of governmental oversight, designed […]
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JNIM intensifies attacks on chinese mining sites in Mali
JNIM’s bold strike at a Chinese mining site in Naréna The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach by launching a highly coordinated attack on a Chinese-operated mining facility in Naréna, a town near the Guinea border in the Kangaba district. The assault, which unfolded under […]
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JniM threat looms over Mali as junta struggles to maintain control
The Malian junta faces an unprecedented crisis as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction, tightens its grip on the country. Following coordinated assaults on April 25, General Assimi Goïta’s transitional administration has remained largely silent on its temporary absence, offering only vague assurances of military superiority in public […]
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Côte d’Ivoire activists demand electoral body overhaul and inclusive talks
news politics Côte d’Ivoire activists demand electoral body overhaul and inclusive talks By Staff Writer May 19, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Ivorian civil society is intensifying calls for a sweeping reform of the country’s electoral governance following the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The Platform of 37 Organizations, a coalition of NGOs, associations, […]
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