Month: May 2026

Ligue 1 promotion for le Mans confirmed, Bastia relegated to Ligue 3

Ousmane Tandja

The French Professional Football League’s (LFP) disciplinary committee officially validated Le Mans’ 2-0 triumph over Bastia this Wednesday evening, confirming Le Mans’ promotion to Ligue 1. Simultaneously, following severe crowd disturbances at their home ground, the Corsican club, Bastia, faces relegation to Ligue 3 and has been handed sanctions including two definitive closed-door stadium matches, plus an additional one suspended. During its session this Wednesday night, the LFP’s disciplinary body upheld Le Mans’ 2-0 on-field victory against Bastia. This crucial result was achieved last Saturday during the 34th round of…

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Lens vs psg live: follow the match in real time and final score

Aïcha Abdou

Ligue 1 action reaches its peak tonight as RC Lens host Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated clash at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This evening’s fixture, delayed from its original date, features two of France’s top football clubs battling for pride on the final stretch of the 2025/2026 season. Kickoff is set for 21:00 CET, with this 29th-round encounter serving as the perfect stage for both sides. PSG enters the match just one point shy of securing their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title, while Lens—already qualified for next season’s Champions League—aims to…

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Cameroun Tchad boost trade transit corridor

Aïcha Abdou

Society Cameroon and Chad commit to smoother trade transit corridor Cameroon’s Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, met with Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina in N’Djamena to discuss trade facilitation along the Douala-N’Djamena corridor. Marturin ATCHA |5 hours ago|2 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment Cameroon’s Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, held a meeting in N’Djamena on May 13, 2026, with Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina to discuss trade facilitation along the Douala-N’Djamena corridor. The talks focused on improving cargo transit efficiency between the two…

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Le mans fc secures historic promotion to french top flight

Ousmane Tandja

The disciplinary commission of France’s professional football league has upheld Le Mans FC’s 2-0 victory over Bastia, securing the club’s promotion to Ligue 1 just hours after thousands of fans celebrated on the terraces. The wait is over. Le Mans FC is officially promoted to Ligue 1 football. The club from the Sarthe region finished second in the 2025-2026 Ligue 2 season after securing a 2-0 away win against Bastia on Saturday, May 9. The disciplinary commission of France’s professional football league confirmed the result on Wednesday, May 13, just…

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How to watch lens psg live stream and broadcast details

Ousmane Tandja

Where and when to watch Lens vs PSG live in France On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, football fans across France will tune in for a high-stakes clash as RC Lens hosts Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This late 29th-round Ligue 1 McDonald’s match carries massive implications: victory for PSG could secure the league title with two matchdays still remaining. Match schedule and venue details The showdown kicks off at 21:00 local time at the Lens-based stadium. With PSG holding a six-point lead over Lens heading into this fixture, even a…

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Chadian opposition denounces politically motivated justice system

Ousmane Tandja

The political landscape in Chad has taken a dramatic turn as the opposition party Les Patriotes accuses authorities of weaponizing the justice system following the sentencing of eight opposition leaders. In a press conference held in N’Djaména, spokesperson Hisseine Abdoulaye condemned what he described as systemic repression targeting dissenting voices. Political repression escalates under judicial cover The party’s leadership outlined multiple grievances, starting with the recent conviction of eight members of the GCAP (Political Actors Consultation Group) to eight years in prison. Les Patriotes argues these legal proceedings were rushed,…

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Lens psg match time and where to watch live

Aïcha Abdou

Lens vs PSG: final league clash before European finals The RC Lens secured their Champions League return on May 8 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Nantes in the 33rd matchday. Mezian Mesloub, the 16-year-old midfielder, delivered the decisive strike in the 79th minute—just 11 seconds after coming off the bench. With 67 points, the Sang et Or now sit in 2nd place in Ligue 1, ensuring their European qualification is set in stone. Lens head into this high-stakes fixture with confidence. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are on the brink…

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Senegal constitutional reform: how ousmane sonko could gain the most

Ousmane Tandja

When Bassirou Diomaye Faye took office as President of Senegal in April 2025, he made one thing clear: he has no intention of concentrating all state power in his hands. During a national press briefing that same month, he declared his commitment to reshaping the balance of institutional authority by reforming the country’s constitution. But why would such a move particularly benefit Ousmane Sonko, the political leader who remains a central figure in the country’s public life? Reform aims: decentralizing power to strengthen governance The proposed constitutional changes are not…

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Senegal constitutional reform: how Ousmane Sonko could gain the most

Aïcha Abdou

Read in the app «I want strong CEOs, strong ministers, and a super-strong Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the kind of president who holds all the power.» On April 4, 2025, during a press conference marking National Day, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his intentions clear: he plans to overhaul the balance of power between the presidency and other institutions. Analysts now question whether this constitutional reform could indirectly strengthen the political ambitions of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, despite the president’s stated goal of decentralizing authority. Why Sonko’s…

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Ivorian opposition leader summoned for judicial questioning

Aïcha Abdou

The head of Côte d’Ivoire’s political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain (Adci), Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, has been formally summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The notification follows a series of legal developments surrounding the party leader, adding another layer to the ongoing judicial scrutiny of his activities. formal notification delivered through official channels According to a statement released by Adci’s National Executive Bureau, signed by Executive Secretary Roger Youan, the Côte d’Ivoire Police Prefecture informed the party’s legal representatives on May 12,…

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Ivorian opposition seeks political dialogue, demands independent electoral body

Aïcha Abdou

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), the nation’s leading opposition political force, has once again urged for comprehensive political discussions with the administration of President Alassane Ouattara. This renewed call for Côte d’Ivoire political dialogue aims to tackle pressing national concerns. Central among these issues are the establishment of a truly independent electoral body and facilitating the return of PDCI-RDA leader, Cheick Tidjane Thiam, to Côte d’Ivoire. This significant appeal originated from Deputy Bredoumy Soumaïla Kouassi Traoré, who serves as the spokesperson for the PDCI-RDA.…

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Burkina Faso seeks financial support from Côte d’Ivoire despite sovereignty claims

Ousmane Tandja

The transition government in Burkina Faso is facing a moment of reckoning. Despite the fiery rhetoric of independence and total sovereignty coming from Ouagadougou, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has officially dispatched a delegation to Abidjan. Their mission is clear: to request urgent financial assistance. This move serves as a transparent admission that the military leadership is grappling with a budgetary crisis that can no longer be concealed from the public eye. The facade of total self-sufficiency is beginning to crumble. While Captain Ibrahim Traoré has consistently advocated for complete autonomy from…

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