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Angola: President João Lourenço on official visit to Libreville
Angolan President João Lourenço arrived in Libreville on Monday, May 12, for an official visit to the Republic of Gabon.He was received in the early morning at the international airport by his Gabonese counterpart, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was recently sworn in on May 3. The Angolan head...
Côte d’Ivoire: why Tidjane Thiam’s party is struggling to mobilize
Since the announcement of his removal from the electoral roll, PDCI-RDA president Tidjane Thiam has been at the center of heated debate in Côte...
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte wins Davao mayoral race by a landslide despite ICC detention
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity, has secured a resounding victory...
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Sri Lanka: six soldiers killed in military helicopter crash
A Sri Lankan Army helicopter crashed on Friday during...
Habemus Papam: Robert Prevost becomes Leo XVI, 267th pope of the Catholic Church
The wait is over in St. Peter’s Square. American...
Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré on official visit to Moscow
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, arrived in Moscow...
Chad denies sending troops to Burkina Faso at Ibrahim Traoré’s request
The Chadian presidency has officially denied reports that Burkina...
ECOWAS: Commission President visits Nigeria–Benin border post
Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community...
Niger: motorcycle traffic banned in Dosso region amid rising insecurity
The Nigerien government has announced a ban on motorcycle...
White smoke over the Vatican: Habemus Papam, a new pope has been elected
At exactly 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2925,...
Mali: B2Gold expands operations as Barrick and Resolute face rising tensions
On May 7, 2025, the Malian government granted a...
Ivory Coast: Gribo-Popoli hydroelectric dam completed, awaits commissioning
The Gribo-Popoli hydroelectric dam, with a capacity of 112...
India-Pakistan: 3 Indian military aircraft crash in Kashmir after airstrike
At least three Indian military aircraft crashed on Wednesday...
Cameroon: 3 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Hilé-Alifa
Three Cameroonian soldiers were killed and six others wounded...
2025 presidential election: Ivory Coast rejects EU and UN financial aid
Ivory Coast has reaffirmed its commitment to financial independence...
2025 U-20 AFCON: Nigeria vs Senegal, Ghana vs Egypt headline quarter-final matchups
Following the final group-stage matches played on Friday evening, the full lineup for the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is...
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2025 U-20 AFCON: Egypt, South Africa, Zambia headline Friday’s fixtures
The group stage of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations wraps up this Friday in Egypt, with the final matches of Group A...
2025 U-20 AFCON: six teams already through to quarterfinals
Six teams have already secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently underway in Egypt.Following the...
Europa League: setback for Athletic Bilbao as Inaki Williams ruled out ahead of Man United clash
Athletic Bilbao have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Manchester United, as Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams...
Champions League: Kylian Mbappé reacts to PSG’s qualification
A former Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappé has also weighed in on PSG’s qualification for the Champions League final. Now wearing the number 9...
Barça: David Beckham compares Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi
Former Real Madrid star David Beckham has said that Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal could one day reach the same heights as Lionel Messi.Yamal burst...
Champions League: Arsenal makes decision on Mikel Arteta’s future
Arsenal has made a decision regarding Mikel Arteta’s future at the Emirates Stadium following the Gunners’ Champions League exit.Despite being knocked out of the...
Champions League: Ousmane Dembélé on the bench, starting lineups for PSG vs Arsenal
PSG take on Arsenal this Wednesday night in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The official starting elevens for both teams have...
England: Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand hospitalized
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has been admitted to hospital after experiencing discomfort, just hours before the Champions League semi-final second leg between PSG...
Champions League: updated top scorers ranking
This week’s Champions League semi-final matches have shaken up the top scorers leaderboard, with several notable changes.At the top of the chart stands Guinean...
SPL: Benzema and Al Ittihad stun Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in dramatic comeback
In a thrilling Saudi Pro League showdown on Wednesday night, Al Ittihad pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Al Nassr, thanks to...
Ballon d’Or 2025: Emmanuel Petit names Ousmane Dembélé as top contender
Former Arsenal and France midfielder Emmanuel Petit has tipped Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé as the frontrunner to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, citing...
2025 U20 AFCON: Senegal–DRC, Central African Republic–Ghana, today’s Group C fixtures
The 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations group stage continues this Thursday with the final matches of Group C, as teams battle for the...
Mask Singer: Shaggy revealed as the star behind the Cyclops costume
On Friday, May 9, Mask Singer viewers were treated to a major surprise on TF1 as international music star Shaggy was unmasked as the...
Succession of the pope: who is Cardinal Peter Turkson, the frontrunner for the next conclave?
Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson is among the top contenders...
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky expecting third child after just four years together
The iconic American couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, are...
P. Diddy faces justice: rapper accused of running sex trafficking ring for two decades
Hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, known professionally as P. Diddy,...
Royal coronation: Meghan Markle may one day regret keeping Archie and Lilibet away
Following the coronation of King Charles III, a controversy...
Love is in the meadow: fan-favorite couple expecting their first child
Guillaume and Noëmie, one of the most beloved couples...
Brazil: bomb plot at Lady Gaga concert foiled by police
Brazilian police have revealed they foiled a bomb plot...
Benin: apprentice steals 60,000 FCFA from boss to pay her own bride price
In Bopa, a young seamstress apprentice stole 60,000 FCFA...
Agathe Hilairet: body of missing jogger found dead in wooded area
Missing since April 10, 2025, 28-year-old jogger Agathe Hilairet...
Meghan Markle overwhelmed by motherhood: heartfelt insights into her daily life as a mom
In a rare and personal revelation, Meghan Markle, the...
Akon: “Elon Musk fights for white South Africans because…”
Senegalese-American artist Akon has claimed that the world’s richest...
Plumes: the singer who serenades animals on tour in wildlife parks
With a colorful pair of overalls, a pink guitar...
World’s oldest football fan dies at 116
The world’s oldest known person, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas—a...
7 brilliant ways to tame rhubarb’s tartness without losing its magic
Rhubarb — that beautiful enigma straddling the worlds of fruits and vegetables — seduces with its floral punch and bold, mouth-puckering acidity. It’s what...
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Swallowing semen: is it dangerous?
Semen remains surrounded by many misconceptions: is it good...
Masturbation: are there any negative effects?
Although common and natural, masturbation continues to raise many...
Horoscope: Astrological Predictions for the Week of April 29 to May 4, 2024
A new week has begun. Here are the astrological...
Astrology: Discover the “Fêzan” Lunar Calendar for May 2024
The month of May 2024 has graciously opened its...
April 23, 2024 Full Moon: These 4 Zodiac Signs Will Be Impacted
Four zodiac signs will be particularly affected by the...
Horoscope: Astrological Forecasts for the Week of April 22 to April 28, 2024
Love, money, happiness, health, work... Discover some astrological forecasts...
Francis Mvemba: His Daughter Making a Bid for the Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2024 Crown
The preselection process for the Miss Côte d'Ivoire beauty...
Horoscope: Astrological Forecasts for the Week of April 15-21, 2024
As we're deep into April, cosmic energies shape our...
Astrology: Fortune Smiles on These 04 Zodiac Signs This Week
In the grand celestial dance, certain alignments spell prosperity...
Say Goodbye to Household Insects with This Old-School Recipe
If you are often troubled by insects in your...
Understanding Formicophilia: The Basics
Formicophilia is one of the most peculiar fetishes that...