Month: July 2026

Arsenal have struck a deal with Newcastle United for the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, following a revised offer of €90 million plus performance-related bonuses. The 28-year-old international has agreed personal terms on a long-term contract lasting until 2031 and has requested a delay to his pre-season travel plans to finalise the much-anticipated move to North London. Arsenal’s revised bid secures breakthrough Initial proposals of €70 million and €80 million from Arsenal were both rejected before the Gunners significantly increased their offer to €90 million, inclusive of performance bonuses. Guimaraes, a key figure in Newcastle’s midfield, has been vocal about his desire to join Arsenal for over a month, eager to play under manager Mikel Arteta and compete in the...

When discussing the intricate ties between Morocco and Senegal, one name often gets overlooked: Mauritania. This oversight, while seemingly minor, carries significant implications for the region’s geopolitical landscape. Journalist Ahmed Ould Bettar highlights how this oversight distorts the understanding of North and West Africa’s interconnected realities. The vast stretch separating Rabat from Dakar isn’t just a stretch of land—it’s a corridor of shared histories, economic flows, and strategic interests. Yet, the Western Sahara dispute and the Mauritanian territory in between are frequently reduced to mere geographical footnotes in broader discussions about Maghreb and Sahel relations. Why Mauritania matters in the Morocco-Senegal equation Mauritania isn’t just a buffer state or a tra...