Author: Ousmane Tandja

Spanish football’s top tier, LaLiga, has confirmed the postponement of the highly anticipated fixture between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, originally scheduled for this Sunday at 21:30 CET during the opening weekend of the league campaign. The decision follows an urgent inspection of the pitch at Balaídos, home ground of Celta Vigo, which revealed severe fungal contamination rendering the playing surface unsafe for professional competition. League officials conducted the assessment throughout Tuesday, with the findings prompting immediate action to safeguard both player welfare and match integrity. According to an official statement…

The Moroccan government has reaffirmed its commitment to stabilize the migration situation in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco. Authorities have vowed to implement all necessary measures to address the growing influx of migrants seeking entry into Europe. Intensified border controls and humanitarian response Morocco’s response strategy combines strict border surveillance with immediate humanitarian assistance. Security forces have been deployed along the border to prevent unauthorized crossings, while local aid organizations continue distributing essential supplies to those stranded in Ceuta. Coordinated efforts with European partners Close…

Government of Côte d’Ivoire officially hands over modern GIABA headquarters in Abidjan The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has taken a decisive step in strengthening regional financial security by officially inaugurating the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district. The handover ceremony, presided over by Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, marked the completion of a modern, fully equipped facility designed to enhance collaboration in combating financial crimes. « This milestone represents more than just the delivery of…

In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through West Africa’s business circles, Senegalese courts have sided with the Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU) in its legal battle against Atos, a European digital services giant. The Dakar High Commercial Court delivered a verdict firmly endorsing the agency’s claims, handing the public entity a decisive win that extends beyond mere legal vindication. The ruling underscores Senegal’s growing assertiveness in enforcing contractual obligations with international partners, a trend closely watched by investors across the region. DGPU’s judicial triumph…

The Malian military’s latest communication tactics have once again sparked debate over the credibility of official reports. On August 12, 2026, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA) unveiled staggering figures, claiming to have ‘neutralized’ 1,850 terrorists, destroyed 45 bases, and seized or burned hundreds of vehicles and motorcycles during June and July alone. Yet, beneath the bold headlines, serious concerns linger about the verifiability and accuracy of these claims. Numbers without proof: the reliability gap in military reporting The precision of these figures raises…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral Process, known as the CNSA, has intensified efforts to compile a comprehensive list of political and opinion prisoners. This move comes as the country prepares for an anticipated inclusive national dialogue. The initiative, while applicable to all eligible individuals, is viewed as a strategic step toward easing tensions ahead of the dialogue. The CNSA has emphasized that its actions are guided by the principle that justice must be blind—everyone deserves their rights under the law.…