Month: May 2026

Rennes faces Marseille in final Ligue 1 showdown with Champions League qualification on the line Rennes Romain Bitot May 17 2026 at 9:00 PM Facebook Whatsapp X, formerly Twitter Email Copy link The Stade Rennais squad travels to Marseille’s Vélodrome on the final matchday of Ligue 1 this Sunday (9 PM). The meeting carries extra significance as former Rennes boss Habib Beye lines up against his old club, while the team eyes a victory to secure a top-three finish and Champions League football next season. With European football already guaranteed…

A brutal assault, widely attributed to the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted a Nigerien military engineering unit in Garbougna, Tillabéri region, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This tragic event, a significant piece of West Africa news, has resulted in a devastating provisional toll: at least 67 lives lost, a mix of military personnel and civilians. The unit had been strategically positioned in this vital border zone, engaged in crucial public infrastructure development efforts, reflecting the broader challenges in African economy today. The Garbougna ambush: a coordinated and…

Bénin’s athletics scene celebrates another remarkable achievement in Accra. Competing in the triple jump event, athlete Yohan Awhansou proudly represented his nation, securing a bronze medal with an impressive leap of 16.60 meters. This outstanding performance elevates Bénin’s medal count to two at the 2026 African Athletics Championships, reaffirming the sport’s growing momentum across the continent. Bénin’s triple jump star shines on the African podium The atmosphere was electric on Saturday at the triple jump pit within Accra’s grand stadium. Facing formidable competitors in the discipline, Bénin’s Yohan Awhansou demonstrated…

DIRECT – Ligue 1 : suivez le match décisif du LOSC face à Auxerre sur Ici Nord Lille Simon Jarnier ,  Thomas Lavaud Facebook Whatsapp X, anciennement Twitter Mail Copier le lien Currently holding third place in Ligue 1, just one point ahead of Lyon, Lille possesses a golden opportunity to secure direct qualification for the prestigious Champions League. Facing an Auxerre side desperate to avoid relegation from the top flight, the Dogues understand that only a victory at their home ground, Pierre-Mauroy, will guarantee their coveted position. “It would be…

In a heartfelt plea from Ziguinchor, prominent voices are urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to prioritize national unity and stability amid the current political climate in the Sénégal. Chérif Bouna Samsidine Aïdara, a respected community leader, highlighted the nation’s precarious situation, emphasizing the urgent need for resilience and dialogue at the highest levels of government. Speaking on iRadio, he underscored the gravity of the moment, stating, « Sénégal is navigating turbulent waters, and our leaders must rise to the occasion. The instability at the top…

Foot, Premier League Manchester United remporte un match animé contre Nottingham Forest et sécurise sa 3e place au classement de la Premier League D’une superbe demi-volée, Luke Shaw a ouvert le score très tôt dans le match pour Manchester United. (S.Stacpoole/Presse Sports) Déjà qualifié pour la prochaine édition de la Ligue des champions, Manchester United a sécurisé sa 3e place et offert un nouveau spectacle offensif à Old Trafford, ce dimanche, en dominant Nottingham Forest (3-2) lors de la 37e journée de Premier League. Maxence Bianchi publié le 17 mai…