News

NewsVideosSchedule/ResultsStandingsTop ScorersAssistsChampions Leaguelyon faces must-win clash against sparta prague for champions league hopesAugust 11, 2026ShareShareWhatsAppLinkedInEmailMessengerWith their Champions League dreams hanging by a thread, Olympique Lyonnais must deliver a winning performance against Sparta Prague tonight. Following a 2-1 defeat in Prague during the first leg of the third qualifying round, Paulo Fonseca's side faces a do-or-die scenario at Groupama Stadium to secure a playoff berth and a potential showdown with Fenerbahçe. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action live.Disappointment still lingers after last week’s dismal European outing in Prague, where a 2-1 loss—coupled with a missed Tolisso penalty—left Lyon in a precarious position after the...

The Cameroonian government has entered an advanced phase of negotiations to repurchase the 56% stake held by British energy group Globeleq in two key power generation companies. Discussions with the London-based investor focus on acquiring its shares in Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC) and Dibamba Power Development Company (DPDC), with an indicative valuation of around 80 billion CFA francs (approximately $138 million). While no formal offers have been submitted yet, the talks have progressed enough to suggest a potential conclusion by the end of 2026. Kribi and Dibamba plants: pillars of Cameroon's electricity supply The assets at the center of this deal are far from insignificant. The Kribi gas plant, commissioned in 2013 in the South region, boasts a 216-megawatt capacity and pow...

In a significant diplomatic move, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Guinea-Bissau are set to arrive in Libreville for official visits coinciding with Gabon’s 66th independence day celebrations. The announcement was made by Théophane Nzame Nze Biyoghe, spokesperson for the Gabonese presidency, via a formal statement. High-profile visits timed with national milestone Félix Tshisekedi, President of the DRC, is scheduled to land in Libreville on August 15, ahead of the August 17 independence commemoration that marks the nation’s liberation in 1960. General Horta N’Tam of Guinea-Bissau will follow on August 18, the day after the festivities. Both visits aim to bolster bilateral relations and deepen cooperation between Gabon and these two West and Central African ...

Ousmane Sonko launches extraordinary session and investigations in Senegal's National Assembly Witness the opening exchanges and the charged atmosphere live from Senegal’s parliamentary chamber as lawmakers convene for the extraordinary session. The National Assembly of Senegal has convened an extraordinary session, marking the start of parliamentary inquiries spearheaded by Ousmane Sonko. This move underscores mounting political tensions as lawmakers prepare to address critical governance issues. Key moments from the extraordinary session The session, held under heightened security, saw Sonko take the floor to outline the objectives of the investigations, which focus on alleged mismanagement and ethical breaches within the assembly. The atmosphere in the hemicycle was electric...

football Champions League Sparta Prague faces OL without captain in Champions League return Lukas Haraslin left Sparta Prague to join Al-Fateh in Saudi Arabia and won’t feature against OL Following his transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Fateh, captain Lukas Haraslin will miss Sparta Prague’s crucial Champions League return leg against Olympique Lyonnais. The Czech club, fresh from a 2-1 victory in the first leg, is determined to build on that performance and secure a historic qualification. After five seasons in Prague, Lukas Haraslin departed the club immediately after the first leg triumph over OL (2-1), arriving as a late substitute in the 84th minute. His move to Al-Fateh, Saudi Pro League’s 11th-placed team,...

Sonko probes missing 2 billion FCFA in Senegal’s student laptop scandal A parliamentary probe aims to uncover financial discrepancies in Senegal’s controversial student laptop program that may have cost the state billions. The Pastef parliamentary group, led by National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, has launched a formal investigation into alleged financial mismanagement within the ‘One Student, One Laptop’ initiative. The probe targets potential breaches of public procurement laws that could have resulted in significant financial losses for Senegal. The commission will examine all eight editions of the program, which has operated since 2017 with an annual budget of approximately 6 billion FCFA, totaling 48 billion FCFA over the years. Sonko, a former Prime Minister a...

Côte d'Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo appoints five leaders to key PPA-CI rolesLocal correspondentFollowing initial plans to delegate authority to a single figure, former President Laurent Gbagbo has instead named five high-ranking members of the PPA-CI to share new leadership responsibilities.The restructuring aims to strengthen the party’s operations through a more collegial leadership model, as explained by Gbagbo, who emphasized shared responsibilities and unified action.New leadership appointmentsAssoa Adou takes on the role of First Vice-President, overseeing strict adherence to party guidelines.Hubert Oulaye is appointed Second Vice-President, responsible for party operations and chairing central committee meetings.Emmanuel Ackah, former ambassador, becomes Third Vice-President, tasked with...

Nigerian striker Anan Khalaili nears Premier League switch from Union Saint-Gilloise The Union Saint-Gilloise’s record-breaking transfer saga is reaching its climax. Nigerian international Anan Khalaili is on the verge of completing a blockbuster move to an English Premier League club, just months after a potential transfer to Inter Milan collapsed due to medical concerns. Following a failed medical examination in Italy—attributed to underlying cardiac issues—the 24-year-old right-back has found an alternative route to top-flight European football. Premier League clubs have shown greater flexibility in accommodating players with such conditions, paving the way for Khalaili’s imminent move to Crystal Palace. Premier League move finalized for 28 million euros Negotiations have progressed...

Understanding Benin's governance: the role of the Executive and Legislative branches The recent appointment of former President Patrice Talon as head of Benin’s Senate has sparked intense debate across digital platforms. While some voices speculate about a hidden consolidation of power, a closer examination of the constitutional framework reveals a different reality: a strict separation of powers where the Executive branch retains full authority, while the Legislative branch—now strengthened—plays a distinct role. Benin’s political landscape has always been dynamic, but the introduction of a second parliamentary chamber has amplified discussions. To move beyond assumptions and rumors, it’s essential to ground any analysis in the country’s constitutional laws and the operational mechanics...

West African bloc rejects Nigeria's claims on Sahel insecurity Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Jean Marie Traoré, summoned Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires in Ouagadougou following remarks by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu regarding alleged insecurity in the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The meeting, held on August 7, included representatives from Mali and Niger, both AES members, to underscore a unified stance. The incident traces back to July 30, when Tinubu reportedly told Nigerian traditional leaders that insecurity in the AES region was worsening Nigeria’s security landscape, attributing it to a surge in terrorist attacks and kidnappings within his country. ...

The prolonged absence of Paul Biya from Cameroon has left the nation in uncharted waters. Since June 7, 2026, when the President left Yaoundé for what was described as a "brief private stay in Europe," the country has operated under a leadership vacuum that shows no signs of ending. More than two months later, with no public appearances or confirmed return date, the silence at the heart of power has transcended political discourse. In a system where every significant decision hinges on the President’s signature, this absence is creating tangible, measurable consequences for both the economy and the daily lives of Cameroonians. Economic slowdown: markets waver and governance stalls amid leadership gap The Cameroonian economy operates under a highly centralized system where the President’s ...