Author: Ousmane Tandja

July 19, 2026, will forever be etched into the memory of Ferran Torres and supporters of La Roja. In the World Cup final, 16 years after the national team’s first star, Spain once again claimed the world championship title, thanks to Torres’s decisive goal in extra time against Argentina (1-0). Even before this stellar performance in the final, Paris Saint-Germain had expressed interest in a Ferran Torres transfer. Now, the Spanish hero faces a critical decision: whether to reunite with his former coach, Luis Enrique, at PSG or commit to…

Morocco has firmly rejected Spain’s allegations that it deliberately facilitated the sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Authorities in Rabat argue that the crisis stems from a Spanish court ruling in July that weakened deterrence measures against illegal immigration. A senior Moroccan official pointed out that the Spanish judiciary’s decision, which limits the immediate repatriation of migrants arriving by sea in Ceuta, was swiftly exploited by human trafficking networks. These groups spread claims that migrants would now be shielded from deportation once inside Spanish territory. «…

Kpomé, August 3, 2026 — In a strategic move to address the persistent challenge of youth unemployment across Togo, authorities are embracing a practical approach: transforming trained individuals into thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, nestled within the Maritime region, fifty young people have just taken a significant step forward, receiving essential equipment to immediately launch their agricultural and livestock ventures. This crucial equipment distribution, which took place on July 20 under the patronage of Dotsè Medjina, the Secretary General of the Maritime Region Governorship, standing in for the governor, marks…

Senegal’s women’s football team exits CAN Féminine 2026 after draw with Morocco Host Morocco secured top spot in Group A with an unbeaten run, while Senegal’s campaign ended in disappointment. The final Group A clash between Senegal and Morocco at Rabat’s Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended all square at 0-0, sealing the Lionnes de la Téranga’s early exit from CAN Féminine 2026. Despite fielding a weakened side, Morocco maintained their unbeaten record and secured first place in the group. Senegal, already aware of their group-stage elimination, entered the match under…

Mali journalist sentenced to prison for criticizing junta The Malian journalist Chahana Takiou, director of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, has been sentenced to one year in prison, including six months of actual incarceration. This verdict was handed down on August 3 by the National Cybercrime Unit in Bamako following remarks made during the Pan-African Media Forum. The case has reignited concerns about press freedom in the country. During the forum, the journalist sharply criticized the transitional authorities, particularly the application of cybercrime laws to prosecute journalists. He argued that…