Togo strengthens border security amid jihadist threats from Burkina Faso

Aïcha Abdou

In a show of resolve against escalating jihadist threats, security forces in northern Togo have intensified border surveillance. Troops, gendarmes, and police officers marched in formation, followed by students proudly displaying their school banners. Local leaders, including Governor Affoh Atcha-Dédji of the Savanes region, reviewed the parade, demonstrating unified commitment to regional stability. Why Togo is reinforcing its border with Burkina Faso The move comes as neighboring Burkina Faso grapples with persistent terrorist incursions. The porous border has become a flashpoint, prompting Togo to adopt a more proactive security posture.…

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Lens vs PSG live stream: where to watch and broadcast details

Ousmane Tandja

This week’s clash between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain promises to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the season. The match, part of the rescheduled 29th round of Ligue 1, will see the Lensois take on the league leaders at the Stade Bollaert on Wednesday, May 13 at 9 p.m. Lens vs PSG: a duel for European football glory With the suspense around the Ligue 1 title already settled, this fixture takes on a celebratory tone for both clubs. RC Lens has secured second place and a coveted…

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Psg lens match preparation for champions league final

Aïcha Abdou

“Our objective is May 30th”: with these words, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique sets the tone ahead of Wednesday’s match against RC Lens. With a commanding six-point lead and a goal difference of +15, the outcome of the Ligue 1 championship is practically decided — even if the Parisians were to lose in Lens. Yet for Enrique, this fixture is far from a formality. For the PSG manager, the real challenge lies in preparing his squad for the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. “The most important thing…

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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: key stats ahead of Premier League clash

Ousmane Tandja

While mathematically possible, for Arsenal to close the gap at the top, the Gunners would need to lose both of their remaining fixtures against Burnley and Crystal Palace, while Manchester City must also secure victories over Bournemouth and Aston Villa. Such a sequence of results would require an improbable combination of outcomes. City’s home fortress remains unbreakable The Etihad Stadium has been a fortress for Manchester City this season. Since Pep Guardiola took charge, the club has remained unbeaten in the last eight Premier League meetings against Crystal Palace, dating…

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Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé attends Museveni’s swearing-in, reaffirms regional peace efforts

Aïcha Abdou

On May 12, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo, traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni, who secured re-election in the January 15 general elections. The event, themed “Safeguarding achievements and advancing toward upper-middle-income status,” brought together African heads of state alongside delegations from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. During the visit, Faure Gnassingbé extended his congratulations to Yoweri Museveni, expressing wishes for success in his new term. In response, Museveni praised Gnassingbé’s presence, highlighting it as a testament to the strong cooperative ties between…

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BERD expands investments in Senegal under Diomaye Faye’s leadership

Aïcha Abdou

Strengthening economic ties: BERD’s growing commitment to Senegal The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) has reaffirmed its dedication to Senegal following a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This engagement underscores a strategic shift toward sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement in the West African nation. The discussions between President Faye and BERD leadership, led by President Odile Renaud-Basso, centered on ongoing and future projects aimed at supporting Senegal’s economic transformation. Key areas of cooperation include water infrastructure, renewable energy, and private sector growth. Key initiatives driving Senegal’s…

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Chinese companies dominate Senegal’s major infrastructure projects

Ousmane Tandja

Over the past two decades, the landscape of major public contracts in Senegal has undergone a dramatic transformation. While French conglomerates once held sway over the country’s infrastructure, energy, and banking sectors, their dominance has waned significantly. Today, Chinese firms lead the pack, securing over 30% of public tenders, while French companies account for a mere 5%. This shift reflects a broader global realignment in African economic partnerships. a new era of infrastructure development The most striking example of this change is the construction of the Ndayane deep-water port, a…

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République du Tchad La stabilité de l’économie confirmée par S&P

Aïcha Abdou

Lire dans l’app En maintenant la note souveraine du pays à «B-» avec une perspective stable, le 16 mars dernier, S&P a en quelque sorte validé la stratégie portée par le «Plan national de développement Tchad Connexion 2030». «Cette décision témoigne de la confiance de l’agence dans la dynamique économique du pays, portée par une croissance robuste, un niveau d’endettement modéré et un appui constant des partenaires internationaux », a souligné le ministère des Finances, du Budget, de l’Économie, du Plan et de la Coopération Internationale, qui a rapporté l’information.…

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Togo and Uganda strengthen regional ties with Faure Gnassingbé and Yoweri Museveni

Aïcha Abdou

Diplomatic engagement in Africa’s Great Lakes region Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé recently concluded a series of high-level diplomatic discussions in Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and stability in the Great Lakes region. During a visit to Kampala on May 12, 2026, for the swearing-in ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, President Gnassingbé engaged in bilateral talks addressing pressing security challenges facing the region. Among the key concerns discussed was the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to…

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Where to watch lens vs psg live on tv and streaming

Aïcha Abdou

The highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to take place this Wednesday, May 13th, at 9:00 PM local time. The match, originally scheduled for an earlier date, will be hosted at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens. Fans can catch all the action live and exclusively on beIN Sports 1, available through Canal+ and RMC Sport subscriptions. Lens-PSG: a decisive Ligue 1 showdown RC Lens secured their second-place finish in Ligue 1, earning a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League—a milestone that…

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Côte d’Ivoire mourns loss of Koné Gogé, former mayor of Abobo

Aïcha Abdou

politics local news Côte d’Ivoire mourns loss of Koné Gogé, former mayor of Abobo may 12, 2026 Facebook X WhatsApp The commune of Abobo is in mourning following the passing of a prominent political and customary figure. Koné Gogé, widely known as the Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, PDCI-RDA delegate for Abobo 2, and village chief of Kpafonon, passed away on may 12, 2026 in Abidjan. The news of his death has stirred deep emotions across Abobo, where he was revered as an influential leader who left an indelible mark…

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Regional military push pushes boko haram fighters to retreat

Aïcha Abdou

regional coalition forces boko haram into retreat across lake Chad A coordinated military campaign involving Chad, Nigeria and Niger has pushed fighters from the Boko Haram extremist group into disarray along the Lake Chad basin. Local witnesses and intelligence sources report that sustained airstrikes and ground operations have forced the jihadists to abandon their strongholds on remote islands shared by the three nations. The offensive, which began last Friday, targeted key islands in the marshy expanse of Lake Chad—a region spanning Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad that has served as…

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