Mastantuono set for serie a loan as real madrid seeks regular playtime
The Real Madrid is finalizing a summer loan deal for teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono, following a challenging debut season in Spain. The 18-year-old Argentine, who has struggled to secure consistent minutes at the Santiago Bernabéu, has become a prime target for top Serie A clubs eager to harness his creative potential. Why the Real Madrid […]
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Benin grants citizenship to 28 afro-descendants in historic ceremony
West africa Benin welcomes 28 new citizens of african descent Benin has officially granted citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to reconnect with its diaspora and honor its historical roots. — 2 min read A special ceremony at the Cotonou judicial complex on July 30 saw the Ministry of […]
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Maroc, Mauritanie, Sénégal : La géopolitique face aux raccourcis
Entre le Maroc et le Sénégal, il y a le Sahara occidental… et surtout la Mauritanie, rappelle le journaliste mauritanien Ahmed Ould Bettar En réponse à Gadio, il y a d’abord un point géographique fondamental qu’il convient de rappeler : entre le Maroc et le Sénégal, il n’y a pas de raccourci. En effet, il y a […]
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Côte d’Ivoire celebrates women’s contributions with national week of recognition
Historic initiative to honor women’s role in Côte d’Ivoire’s development The Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) organization has launched the inaugural National Week of Women Builders of the Nation, a four-day event running from August 1 to 4, 2026, coinciding with Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th Independence Day. The kickoff ceremony took place on July 30 at […]
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Security chaos fuels Rwanda’s strategic agenda in eastern DRC
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European football’s historic stand: UEFA boycotts FIFA tournaments over private investment plans
In a groundbreaking move against FIFA’s initiative to open the capital of its flagship competitions to private investors, UEFA and its 55 member federations have made a pivotal decision. Through a resolute and unanimous statement, the European governing body confirmed its unequivocal refusal to participate in upcoming World Cup tournaments. This unprecedented development sends shockwaves […]
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Cameroun debt market sees reduced 2026 borrowing amid regional pressures
The Cameroonian Treasury successfully raised 800.7 billion CFA francs on the domestic market in the first half of 2026, translating to roughly $1.4 billion. This figure, highlighted in the Monthly Public Debt Outlook published by the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA) — the body overseeing Cameroon’s sovereign debt — marks a significant milestone for Central Africa’s […]
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Bénin ushers in bicameralism with senate inauguration in Porto-Novo
The Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo recently hosted a pivotal event for Bénin’s institutional landscape. With the official establishment of the Senate, the nation definitively transitions from a unicameral system, ushering its political structure into a new era. This creation of the upper house of Parliament, a key component of the November 2025 constitutional revision, profoundly […]
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Mali and Morocco strengthen economic ties at throne celebration in Bamako
Bamako recently hosted a high-level event marking the 27th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, highlighting the deepening economic and diplomatic bonds between the two nations. The gathering served as a platform to review the robust cooperation framework that has flourished under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Maroc-Mali relations: A partnership rooted in […]
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The first Bénin Senate takes office
A significant new chapter in Bénin’s governance has commenced with the formal installation of its inaugural Senate. This legislative body comprises 25 parliamentarians, whose selection deviates from direct election, instead relying on appointments made by the head of state or through ex-officio membership for former presidents. The establishment of this pivotal institution stems from a […]
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Senegal’s grand magal of touba 2026: sonko meets mouride leader in touba
The sacred city of Touba witnessed a moment of deep reverence this past week as Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, the Khalife général of the Mouride Brotherhood. The meeting, held just days before the Grand Magal of Touba on August 2, 2026, unfolded in an […]
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Togo faces CEDEAO ruling with defiance and civil society outrage
The decision by the ECOWAS Court of Justice to invalidate Togo’s constitutional amendments has sparked intense debate in Lomé. While the government dismisses the ruling as legally groundless, the Association of Victims of Torture in Togo (ASVITTO) accuses authorities of orchestrating a constitutional coup. Government rejects regional court’s authority Togolese authorities swiftly countered the ECOWAS […]
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