Author: Aïcha Abdou

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has officially turned down Olympique Lyonnais’ (OL) appeal to defer their inaugural Ligue 1 fixture of the upcoming season. The Lyon-based club had sought a postponement for their match against Toulouse, initially slated for August 22, 2026. OL’s rationale behind the request stemmed from their potential commitments in the UEFA Champions League. Should the club successfully navigate the third preliminary round of the prestigious European competition, they would then face a crucial playoff tie. This potential fixture clash prompted their plea for a revised…

Tchad N’Djamena traffic stop escalates into police shooting Partager A shocking incident of intense violence unfolded around 5 PM near the Goudjé Barrière roundabout in N’Djamena, as traffic police officers worked to manage congestion and ensure smooth flow. Initial reports indicate that the driver of a Toyota Corolla, featuring tinted windows, allegedly attempted to bypass traffic regulations despite clear instructions from the officers on duty. A traffic brigade officer reportedly intervened, aiming to de-escalate the situation and enforce the established traffic measures. This attempt to reason with the driver quickly…

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In Cameroon, the process of public financial accountability frequently encounters persistent opacity. For the 2024 fiscal year, the Supreme Court’s Audit Chamber could only trace a mere 3% of all state subsidies allocated to public enterprises. This striking revelation, detailed in its report on the execution of the finance law, underscores the significant information deficit impeding the work of Cameroonian financial auditors in certifying accounts. public transfers under scrutiny: a traceability challenge The financial jurisdiction, tasked with the judicial oversight of state and public institution accounts, relies heavily on supporting…

Deadly assaults target Burkina Faso’s security forces At least fifty soldiers and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) were killed in coordinated terrorist strikes across Burkina Faso on July 4. The attacks, attributed to the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, struck targets in the northern, northwestern, and southwestern regions of the country. Multiple military camps were overrun, with militants seizing weapons and ammunition before retreating. The first assault began at dawn near the town of Di in the Sourou province, where jihadists…

OL – Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais denied postponement of first Ligue 1 match against Toulouse Yesterday at 10:33 PM Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Mail Messenger Olympique Lyonnais sought to postpone its opening Ligue 1 fixture against Toulouse amid potential Champions League playoff commitments, but the French Football League (LFP) rejected the request. The LFP has been approached multiple times regarding schedule adjustments. While Olympique Lyonnais is set to face Toulouse in their Ligue 1 opener on August 22, the club sought to delay the match due to overlapping Champions League…