Ferran Torres’s barcelona ultimatum: “they must show me they love me” amidst psg interest

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…

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Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in crucial champions league qualifier first leg

Ousmane Tandja

Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in crucial champions league qualifier first leg Olympique Lyonnais travels to Prague this Tuesday for the opening match of their Champions League third preliminary round tie against Sparta Prague. All essential broadcast details for this highly anticipated fixture are available below. Last season, Olympique Lyonnais secured a commendable 4th place finish in Ligue 1, a result that earned them a spot in the Champions League preliminary rounds. The French side now faces just two hurdles to reach the prestigious group stage of the competition, a…

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Union Saint-Gilloise kicks off champions league journey against formidable norwegian opponent

Ousmane Tandja

Union Saint-Gilloise embarks on its highly anticipated European campaign this Tuesday in Ostend, facing Norway’s Bodo/Glimt in the third preliminary round of the 2026/2027 Champions League. Just four days after securing the Belgian Supercup title against Club Bruges in a thrilling penalty shootout, Union Saint-Gilloise is set to play its inaugural European fixture of the 2026/2027 season. The crucial encounter kicks off on Tuesday at 8:00 PM in Ostend and will be broadcast live on RTL club and RTL play. Under the guidance of coach David Hubert, the team aims…

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Morocco denies spain’s accusations over ceuta migration surge

Ousmane Tandja

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. «…

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Lambert Mende: Tshisekedi must remain president until Rwandan aggression ends in DRC

Ousmane Tandja

During a political gathering of the Convention des Congolais Unis (CCU) on Monday, August 3, 2026, Lambert Mende Omalanga presented his profound analysis of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing security and humanitarian crisis. The prominent CCU leader passionately urged all Congolese citizens to set aside their internal differences and unite against what he unequivocally describes as an existential threat to the nation. “What does tomorrow hold?” This forward-looking question served as the central theme for Lambert Mende Omalanga’s address to the dedicated members of the Convention des Congolais Unis.…

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Joshua Osih’s SDF mounts bold campaign to reclaim Bamenda

Ousmane Tandja

Franck Foute Cameroon correspondent Joshua Osih Joshua Osih, deputy national president of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), has launched a high-stakes campaign to regain political momentum in Bamenda, the volatile capital of the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Campaign to Take Back Bamenda: a strategic shift The SDF, led by Osih, is rolling out a bold initiative titled Take Back Bamenda, signaling a determined push to reclaim ground lost in recent years. The campaign was formally unveiled during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Yaoundé, where Osih laid out…

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African development bank speeds up Gabon project rollout amid delays

Aïcha Abdou

The African Development Bank’s portfolio in Gabon, valued at $658.6 million, remains bogged down by persistent execution delays that neither Libreville’s authorities nor the panafrican lender have managed to resolve sustainably. While some performance indicators have shown recent improvement, the gap between financial commitments and actual disbursement rates on the ground continues to widen. This challenge, though not unique to Gabon, is particularly acute in the country, prompting the AfDB to rethink its support strategies. Substantial funding, sluggish implementation With its financial commitments in Gabon, the AfDB ranks among the…

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Equipping Togo’s young entrepreneurs: a boost for rural development in kpomé

Ousmane Tandja

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…

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Senegal women’s team out of can 2026 after draw with Morocco

Ousmane Tandja

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…

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Fonseca’s rallying cry: ol’s champions league ambition against sparta prague

Ousmane Tandja

Foot, Ligue des champions, OL Paulo Fonseca’s pre-match thoughts on OL’s champions league qualifier against Sparta Prague On the eve of Olympique Lyonnais’ crucial UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg against Sparta Prague this Tuesday (8 PM kick-off), the Portuguese head coach underscored the paramount importance of securing a spot in Europe’s elite club competition for OL. Is your team prepared for this pivotal encounter? Fonseca: This pre-season was somewhat unconventional, notably shorter than usual. However, I believe we are ready, having put in diligent work. While we…

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One in five people in the Sahel faced hunger in 2025

Aïcha Abdou

ConflictMali One in five people in the Sahel faced hunger in 2025 The latest global report on food security and nutrition paints a dire picture for Africa, particularly the Sahel. In this region, one in five people suffered from hunger in 2025, with alarming trends worsening over the past 15 years. Why is food insecurity deepening in the Sahel? Fanta Touré Diop, Regional Representative for West and Central Africa at the NGO Action Against Hunger, highlights multiple factors driving this crisis. The Sahel’s humanitarian landscape has deteriorated significantly due to…

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Bodo/glimt coach targets control against union in champions league clash

Aïcha Abdou

Home Latest news Bodo/Glimt coach strives to dictate tempo against Union Saint-Gilloise in Champions League duel Union Saint-Gilloise faces a stern test on Tuesday at 20:00 against Bodo/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Last season, the Norwegian side notably eliminated both Manchester City and Atlético Madrid in the group stage. Belga Agence Published on 03-08-2026 at 19:44 in Ostend, Belgium Norwegian head coach Kjetil Knutsen acknowledged on Monday in the nearly empty press room of the KVDO Arena in Ostend that his side faces “a very…

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