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El-Hadji Diouf, a former football star from Senegal, has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Dakar district court. The ruling comes after he failed to meet his child support obligations for his daughter. The court also ordered him to pay 10 million FCFA (approximately €15,244) in damages to his ex-wife, Valérie Émilie Joséphine Leres Bishop, in addition to the suspended sentence. The case stems from claims that Diouf neglected to pay 9 million FCFA in arrears from March 2024 to September 2025, along with an additional 559,200…

Fans of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will be in for a late thrill this season as the club travels to Lens on Wednesday at 21:00 for a rescheduled Ligue 1 clash that could crown them champions for the 14th time. While the stakes couldn’t be higher—especially ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League final—there’s a catch: this high-profile showdown won’t be available on Ligue 1+. Why this Ligue 1+ blackout is happening The match between the league leaders and their closest rivals was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at…

Why the Paris Saint-Germain vs Lens match won’t be on Ligue 1+ MD Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM UTC The highly anticipated clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lens could decide the Ligue 1 title this season. Under Luis Enrique’s leadership, the Parisians face a must-win scenario at 21:00 CET on Wednesday in Artois, a match that might secure their 14th championship before the season finale. The outcome could also lift the suspense ahead of their UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Fans hoping to stream…

Since seizing power in July 2023, the regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has been locked in a relentless battle against jihadist factions across the Niger. Now, a sweeping administrative overhaul is in motion—one that could reshape the nation’s governance landscape. On May 12, 2026, officials from the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration unveiled a bold proposal to expand the country’s administrative divisions. If approved, the plan would increase the number of regions from eight to nineteen and departments from sixty-three to eighty-two. The proposal was unveiled…

During a bilateral meeting at the State House in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto commended the longstanding ties between Kenya and Chad, highlighting Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s pivotal contributions to international security and the successful outcome of the Africa Forward Summit. Following discussions with his Chadian counterpart, President Ruto emphasized that the two nations share a robust diplomatic partnership “built on shared values, mutual respect, and African solidarity.” He underscored their joint commitment to advancing “the interests of African people, the continent’s progress, and global cooperation.” President Ruto…

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has decided against setting up a fan zone for the upcoming Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on May 30. The decision comes amid strong reservations from police authorities and a packed security schedule for the same day. Mayor Grégoire abandoned plans to create a free public viewing area after a meeting with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Monday. The move confirms earlier concerns raised by law enforcement regarding the feasibility of such an initiative. Before the discussion with the minister, the mayor acknowledged…

Mali’s security crisis: external partnerships under scrutiny after Kidal fall The Mali security landscape has been rocked by a devastating series of coordinated attacks on April 25, which claimed the life of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and resulted in the loss of strategic Kidal to armed groups. This dramatic turn of events has exposed fundamental weaknesses in the country’s security architecture, particularly the much-touted partnerships with foreign actors. Bakary Sambe, director of the Timbuktu Institute in Dakar, examines these failures in a new analytical briefing titled “Mali: anatomy of…

Senegal reconsiders IMF dependence for debt management President Bassirou Diomaye Faye meets with Edward Gemayel, IMF mission chief for Senegal, in Dakar on August 28, 2025 © DR With Senegal’s debt burden once again dominating economic discussions, policymakers in Dakar are actively exploring alternative financing solutions that extend beyond traditional International Monetary Fund programs. This strategic shift comes as the country faces significant budgetary constraints while seeking avenues to stimulate economic growth without compromising fiscal stability. In response to these challenges, economists and government officials have convened to examine innovative…

The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT), along with freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, formalized a landmark digitalization pact on May 12, aiming to transform Central African trade corridors by 2030. This groundbreaking agreement is designed to overhaul cross-border goods transport and transit, streamlining commercial exchanges across the subregion. By implementing advanced digital systems, the three nations seek to create a more efficient, secure, and transparent framework for managing transit procedures. Saleh Youssouf Erda, BNFT’s Director General, emphasized the transformative potential of this initiative…

From May 12 to 15, 2026, Abidjan will host the 7th Annual General Assembly of ID4Africa at the Port-Bouët Exhibition Park. The gathering centers on the theme “Digital Identity: From Public Digital Infrastructure to Public Digital Ecosystems.” This flagship pan-African event unites policymakers, technical experts, private sector innovators, and international institution representatives. The official opening session took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, under the leadership of Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné. Over four days, discussions will focus on critical aspects of secure population identification, digital public service…