Sports JOJ 2026, Diomaye appelle la jeunesse sénégalaise à porter l’image de l’Afrique La flamme olympique des Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse Dakar 2026 a été accueillie samedi au palais de la République, avant d’entamer un périple à travers les 14 régions du Sénégal. Byline organization APS 13/09/2026 1h34 ID 1008326 APS |Publication 13/09/2026 Le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, a reçu la flamme des Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse (JOJ) Dakar 2026 devant les grilles du palais de la République, samedi, lors d’une cérémonie…
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Côte d’Ivoire : le Burida redistribue 795,4 millions FCFA à 5 435 créateurs
Côte d’Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire : le Burida redistribue 795,4 millions FCFA à 5 435 créateurs L’opération, programmée pour le mardi 15 septembre, va bénéficier à 5 435 créateurs et ayants droit. L’enveloppe a plus que doublé par rapport à l’an dernier. Le Bureau ivoirien du droit d’auteur (Burida) s’apprête à verser 795 442 993 FCFA à 5 435 bénéficiaires, le mardi 15 septembre 2026. Cette répartition englobe les droits d’auteur ainsi que les droits voisins revenant aux créateurs et à leurs ayants droit. Les chiffres ont été dévoilés le vendredi…
Read MoreNiger: the purges of Tiani expose hidden fractures at the top
Since the announcement of an alleged coup attempt that was said to have been thwarted, Niger’s leadership has appeared to operate in a state of permanent alert. Behind the cascading changes in the military hierarchy, a pressing question emerges: is the junta consolidating its authority or attempting to contain a crisis that now threatens its very summit? In Niger, the recent decisions by the authorities do not resemble a routine reshuffle. The replacement of several senior military officials and corps commanders comes amid an atmosphere already marked by mistrust, security…
Read MoreBénin teacher integration: Anselme Amoussou welcomes landmark political breakthrough at the Marina
Following a decisive working session at the Palais de la Marina led by Romuald Wadagni, Anselme Amoussou, the Secretary General of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bénin (CSA-Bénin), shared his positive outlook regarding the commitments made by the executive branch. This crucial meeting, which included labor unions and representatives of the aspiring teachers (AME), resulted in concrete decisions that secure major professional guarantees for the teaching community after years of advocacy. Expressing satisfaction with the constructive dialogue and the strong political commitment demonstrated by the authorities ahead of…
Read MoreIs Chad truly heading towards a genuine political easing?
An apparent reconciliation at the summit of the state The evolving landscape of African politics in Chad raises critical questions about whether the nation is experiencing a genuine easing of political tensions. A major symbolic milestone occurred on January 2, 2024, when Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno appointed his prominent opponent, Succès Masra, as Prime Minister. This unexpected alliance was presented as a significant step toward national reconciliation and stability. Key figures in the Chadian political arena While the collaboration between Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and Succès Masra captured global attention,…
Read MoreTogo evaluates nuclear energy pathways at London global summit
Faure Gnassingbé took part in the World Nuclear Symposium in London at a critical juncture when atomic power is resurfacing at the heart of international energy roadmaps. For Togo, the primary objective is not an immediate rush toward constructing a power station, but rather securing a strategic foothold in an industry where operational standards, technologies, and financing models are undergoing rapid transformation. Positioning within a global nuclear resurgence Convened under the banner of moving from ambition to action, the gathering drew government leaders, industrial pioneers, financiers, and technical specialists to…
Read MoreGabon seeks to modernize its transport network by drawing inspiration from Senegal
During an official working visit to Dakar, Senegal, Gabon’s Minister of State for Transport, Merchant Marine, and Logistics, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, met with his Senegalese counterpart, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye. The bilateral talks centered on upgrading infrastructure and strengthening partnerships, establishing a framework for knowledge sharing between Libreville and Dakar. Gabon aims to emulate Senegal’s structural achievements to organize its own transport networks. Minister Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi noted: “We had the opportunity to exchange ideas with his teams on various issues related to land and air transport.” Senegal’s stellar management of…
Read MoreJNIM insurgents ambush Russian Africa Corps and Malian forces in Mopti
A joint patrol of the Russian Africa Corps and Malian government troops was targeted in a lethal ambush executed by the militant group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in the Mopti region. The strike occurred close to the settlement of Kaka on September 9, resulting in the deaths of 13 soldiers from the combined Russian and Malian force. Following the confrontation, JNIM fighters captured a significant cache of military hardware. The seized items include 14 motorbikes, two PKM machine guns, six Kalashnikov assault rifles, six hand grenades, and an extensive…
Read MoreTafsir Thioye publicly challenges allegations made by Ousmane Sonko
The political atmosphere in Dakar is growing increasingly tense. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent civil society figure in Sénégal and an active critic of the ruling administration, has openly disputed the latest accusations made by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who also leads the Pastef party. This public challenge unfolds in a highly charged political climate, several months after the Diomaye-Sonko administration assumed leadership of the nation. Direct opposition to the head of government’s claims Tafsir Thioye aims to restore what he describes as the factual truth against the assertions made by…
Read MoreBandiagara attacks: human rights body urges Mali to uphold its core duties
As central Mali sinks ever deeper into an unrelenting cycle of violence, the statement issued by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) following the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina exposes the deep structural flaws in the transitional government’s security approach. The pattern has become tragically familiar: villages overrun, unarmed civilians executed, homes set ablaze, followed by the inevitable wave of official statements expressing outrage and sympathy. The latest atrocities in the Bandiagara area, specifically in Ningari and Sarédina, highlight a stark reality that official rhetoric tries to hide: despite triumphant…
Read MoreCivilians bear the brunt of human rights abuses in DR Congo
As the United Nations Human Rights Council convenes its 63rd session in Geneva this week, activists are drawing attention to the ongoing human rights crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where abuses continue unabated and perpetrators enjoy near-total impunity. In the eastern part of the country, civilians remain the primary targets of numerous violations, including drone strikes. Meanwhile, in the west, rights groups are sounding the alarm over arbitrary arrests and secret detentions. Documented abuses, but few prosecutions Human rights organizations describe the situation in the DRC as deeply…
Read MoreIn Bamako, the fuel blockade exposes the junta’s vulnerability
Since September 2025, the fuel convoy blockade imposed by JNIM has turned Mali’s supply routes into veritable front lines. In Bamako and cities across the interior, the shortage has driven up transport costs, disrupted electricity, paralysed economic activity, and hampered essential services. One year on, this strategy of economic suffocation has thrown into sharp relief a major weakness of the military government: its inability to secure the country’s vital arteries. An economic weapon, not just a road blockade On 7 September 2025, Abou Houzeïfa Bina Diarra appeared in a video…
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