Author: Aïcha Abdou

The French football scene is buzzing with anticipation as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepares to face Racing Club de Lens in a pivotal Ligue 1 match on Wednesday. With a commanding six-point lead over their rivals, PSG stands on the brink of securing their 14th league title. The encounter, rescheduled from the 29th matchday, could officially crown the Parisians as champions, depending on the outcome. Luis Enrique’s vision: turning Lens into a celebration of French football In a press conference on Tuesday, PSG’s head coach, Luis Enrique, shared his enthusiasm for…

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad has vowed to intensify efforts against the escalating threat posed by Boko Haram. In a firm statement shared on social media, he declared, « We will continue this fight with unwavering resolve until this menace is completely eradicated »—a response to the recent assault on a military outpost near Barka Tolorom, situated along Chad’s Lake Chad shoreline. The brazen attack claimed the lives of 24 soldiers, underscoring the jihadist group’s renewed operational strength. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno delivered a resolute statement after a deadly assault by Boko Haram affiliates on a military base in the Lake Chad region. “We will continue this fight with unwavering determination until this menace is completely eliminated,” he declared in a social media post on May 5th. The attack, which targeted the Barka Tolorom military outpost on the Chadian side of the lake, resulted in 24 soldier fatalities. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, made a firm declaration last May: “We will continue this fight with unwavering resolve until this threat is completely eradicated.” His statement came in response to a brazen assault carried out by a faction of the Boko Haram insurgent group against a military outpost in Barka Tolorom, situated along the Chadian shoreline of Lake Chad. The attack claimed the lives of 24 soldiers, sending shockwaves through the region. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno delivered a firm statement on Facebook, vowing to intensify efforts against a persistent threat. « We will continue this fight with renewed determination until this menace is completely eradicated », he declared on May 5th, highlighting the urgency of the situation following a recent attack. The assault targeted a military base in Barka Tolorom, located on the Chadian side of Lake Chad. The assault, attributed to a faction of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, resulted in 24 casualties among national armed forces, underscoring…

On a pivotal gathering held in N’Djamena, transport and logistics stakeholders from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened for the fifth edition of the tripartite forum focused on regional transit corridors. The two-day event, centered on enhancing trade fluidity through Cameroonian ports like Douala and Kribi, addressed critical challenges such as logistical bottlenecks and cross-border inefficiencies. The meeting, attended by key figures including Fatima Goukouni Weddeye, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, and a representative from the Central African Republic’s Ministry of Transport, aimed to dismantle barriers hindering seamless…

The Republic of Chad is advancing its plans to revitalize critical transit corridors linking N’Djamena to Douala in Cameroon and Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). A sweeping modernization initiative aims to streamline trade flows between these three nations, all heavily reliant on the Port of Douala for imports and exports. The push goes beyond mere road upgrades—it addresses economic competitiveness, food security, and deeper integration within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Lifeline for landlocked economies For both Chad and the Central African Republic, the Cameroonian…

PSG faces Lens with major squad shortages ahead of title decider Paris Saint-Germain head to Lens on Wednesday evening with more than just a league title on the line. The French capital side will be without a seven-man squad for their rescheduled Ligue 1 clash, a situation coach Luis Enrique described as “taking zero risks” in a sport where caution off the pitch is rare. With the Parisians already mathematically confirmed as champions to a 99.9% certainty following last weekend’s victory over Brest, the focus shifts to rotational management. “We…

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, undertook a crucial visit to the frontline of Operation Koundjoaré in Togo’s far north. Amidst the rising threat of violent extremism encroaching on the Savanes region and the pressing need to invigorate troops engaged in a protracted war of attrition, this presidential deployment took place in close proximity to danger. It was a mission where every moment held significance, punctuated by the rhythmic thrum of helicopter blades cutting through a silence laden…