Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent
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Month: June 2026
Burkina Faso : pourquoi l’arrestation de l’imam Kindo met Ibrahim Traoré sous pression
Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent
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The debate over whether Mali should engage in talks with armed groups like the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (JNIM) is intensifying. Étienne Fakaba Sissoko, spokesperson for the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), firmly rejects the notion that dialogue equates to alliance. In a candid discussion, he outlines his movement’s vision for resolving the crisis, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved at the expense of Mali’s territorial integrity or republican values. Sissoko highlights the human toll of the ongoing blockade, which has crippled Bamako’s supply chains and…
Read MoreBénin’s foreign minister highlights investment opportunities for korean businesses in west africa
During a significant gathering of African and South Korean foreign ministers in Seoul, Bénin’s Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet underscored her nation’s ambition to serve as the premier, stable access point to the vast West African market. Her remarks came during a recent discussion, emphasizing Bénin’s strategic appeal to international investors. Minister Brunet highlighted Bénin’s unique combination of strengths. While individually the country might appear as a smaller market, its collective advantages offer significantly more. These include robust political stability, proactive policies designed to attract foreign investment, and a strategically…
Read MoreEnglish football legend james milner bids farewell after extraordinary premier league career
English football legend James Milner bids farewell after extraordinary Premier League career At 40, the midfielder has called time on his remarkable journey spanning over two decades in England’s top flight, where he became the most capped player in Premier League history. James Milner officially retired on Monday, announcing the end of his playing days on social media. The 40-year-old English midfielder now holds the record for most appearances in Premier League history, surpassing Gareth Barry’s previous benchmark of 653 matches. Milner claimed the top spot in February by playing…
Read MoreDRC crisis: escalating violence and human rights violations fueling impunity
Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified an already dire humanitarian crisis, with North Kivu and Ituri provinces under martial law since May 2021. Despite multiple peace accords—including the June 27, 2025 Washington agreement ratified by Rwandan and Congolese leaders on November 4, 2025, and the November 15, 2025 Doha framework between the DRC and the AFC/M23—violence persists, now spreading to Uvira. These ceasefire mechanisms have proven fragile, failing to curb the escalation of atrocities. Recent reports indicate the armed conflict has claimed over 10,000…
Read MoreSenegal president forms new cabinet amid party tensions
Senegal president forms new cabinet amid party tensions While some figures from PASTEF—the party of former prime minister Ousmane Sonko—were included in the newly announced cabinet on Monday, the move has drawn sharp criticism from the president’s former ally. Reporting from Dakar 2 min. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new cabinet that includes several members and allies of PASTEF, despite the party’s stated refusal to participate in the administration. The announcement comes just over a week after President Faye, who also hails from PASTEF, dismissed Ousmane Sonko—now…
Read MoreParis saint-germain closes in on aleksey batrakov transfer
Fresh off their recent Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is already making significant moves in the transfer market, aiming to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. The club’s first major acquisition of the summer could originate from Russia, with the transfer of Aleksey Batrakov for approximately €25M reportedly progressing exceptionally well. Following their victory in the Champions League final against Arsenal, PSG is already looking ahead to the next campaign. A primary objective for the transfer window is to inject fresh talent into the squad without completely overhauling the…
Read MoreSecurity crackdown in Tibesti as weapons and drugs seized
Chad security crackdown in Tibesti as weapons and drugs seized A major seizure of weapons, cannabis, and counterfeit alcohol in Chad’s Tibesti region highlights ongoing security efforts to protect local communities. Chad News 1 min read During a high-level security meeting chaired by the Government Delegate to Tibesti, General Alifa Weddeye, authorities unveiled seized contraband including firearms, cannabis, and illicit alcohol. The announcement underscored the commitment of defense and security forces to safeguarding the region. General Weddeye commended the vigilance of security personnel while urging continued diligence to prevent future…
Read MoreSenegal’s new cabinet reveals close ties to Ousmane Sonko’s allies
Following the swearing-in of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s political landscape continues to evolve with the formation of a new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lo. While the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, led by Ousmane Sonko, has opted out of the executive, several ministers within the cabinet maintain close ties to Sonko’s inner circle, sparking political discussions across the country. Key appointments with PASTEF connections Despite the party’s withdrawal, the new administration includes figures whose names resonate strongly with Ousmane Sonko’s political movement. Among them are Yankhoba Diémé, who…
Read MoreBenjamin Cremaschi completes permanent move to Parma
01 juin 2026 23:49+02:00 L’ancien joueur de l’Inter Miami, Benjamin Cremaschi, a officialisé son transfert à Parme, le club de Serie A ayant activé son option d’achat B. Cremaschi Inter Miami CF Serie A Major League Soccer Parme Mercato Benjamin Cremaschi, formerly a midfielder for Inter Miami, has finalized his permanent transfer to Parma. The Serie A club exercised its purchase option for the American talent, reportedly for just under $5 million. Cremaschi featured in nine matches for the Italian side before a meniscus injury in March prematurely ended his…
Read MoreSenegal opposition challenges sonko’s assembly reinstatement in court
A coalition of opposition deputies in the Senegal National Assembly has formally petitioned the Constitutional Council to invalidate the decision reinstating Ousmane Sonko as a legislator. The move follows a controversial May 24, 2026 resolution by the Assembly’s Bureau, which restored Sonko’s parliamentary mandate despite prior constitutional objections. In a sharply worded statement, the signatory lawmakers condemned the reinstatement as a deliberate breach of constitutional norms, emphasizing that it undermines the integrity of parliamentary procedures. They argue that Sonko’s retention of government office after being elected deputy in 2024 created…
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