Champions league referee assigned for Lyon Prague clash UEFA has selected seasoned Polish official Szymon Marciniak to oversee the crucial second leg of the third qualifying round between Olympique Lyonnais…
Month: August 2026
Patrice talon elected president of Benin’s senate amid political shifts
In a landmark political transition, Patrice Talon has been elected as the first President of Benin’s newly reinstated Senate, marking a significant shift in the country’s legislative landscape. The historic…
Patrice Talon takes senate leadership in Benin after decade as president
Benin’s political landscape witnesses a dramatic shift as Patrice Talon, who recently concluded a decade-long presidency, assumes a new strategic role by becoming the first-ever Senate President in the country’s…
Bénin: Patrice Talon takes helm of Senate’s first bureau
The Beninese Senate has inaugurated its first Bureau, a significant milestone in the establishment of this constitutional institution. The election of its leadership took place this Thursday, August 6, 2026,…
Real Madrid breaks records with 140 million euro deal for young Ivorian winger
The Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, 19, from RB Leipzig in a deal reportedly worth €140 million including bonuses. This move marks the…
Ryanair expands winter routes with 17 new flights to Morocco
Ryanair expands winter routes with 17 new flights to Morocco Ryanair is set to launch its most ambitious winter program yet in Morocco, adding 17 new routes—seven of which will…
Sénégal regain of donor confidence under scrutiny as aldiouma sow criticises sonko’s approach
The return of international donors to Sénégal has sparked sharp reactions from political circles, with Aldiouma Sow, a key advisor to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivering a scathing critique of…
Niger recovers 74 billion FCFA in anti-corruption drive in Niamey
In Niamey, the tide has turned against financial misconduct and debt defaulters in Niger. On August 5, 2026, a high-profile meeting unfolded in the presidential palace, where the Supreme Council’s…
Ivory coast independence day: president ouattara’s key challenges ahead
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire Ivorian independence day: President Ouattara’s key challenges ahead As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to mark its 66th independence anniversary on August 7, 2026, all eyes…