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After months of escalating tensions within Senegal’s executive branch, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The two leaders, who rose to power together in April 2024 under the shared slogan Sonko […]
Senegal politics: supporters of Ousmane Sonko react to dismissal Ali Bamba Mon. 25 May 2026 at 8:33 AM UTC The dismissal of Senegal’s Prime Minister has reignited political discussions in Dakar. Since the presidential announcement […]
Football legend Wayne Rooney has voiced strong disapproval over the mid-match tributes paid to departing Manchester City stars Bernardo Silva and John Stones during the club’s emotional farewell game against Aston Villa. The former Manchester […]
Senegal political shake-up: sonko dismissed as faye consolidates power The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically this week as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed his longtime ally and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, replacing […]
Bénin has unveiled its first government under President Romuald Wadagni, sworn in on May 25, 2026. The 24-member cabinet reflects a deliberate emphasis on continuity rather than radical change, with several key portfolios entrusted to […]
The government of Mali has escalated diplomatic tensions with France, accusing Paris of providing clandestine support to the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatists that launched a major offensive in […]
Arsène Kouassi, the dynamic left-back from Burkina Faso, is set to leave FC Lorient after an impressive 31-match campaign where he contributed 2 goals and 8 assists. His performances have drawn significant interest from clubs […]
As Manchester City’s bench emptied for the final time under his command, Pep Guardiola stood in silence, his usual composed demeanor briefly giving way. The scoreline—City’s 1-2 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday—meant little compared […]
Liverpool’s iconic left-back, Andy Robertson, is set to embark on a new challenge in the Premier League after agreeing terms with Tottenham Hotspur. The 32-year-old defender, whose contract at Anfield expired this summer, has confirmed […]
The Republic of Benin has entered a new chapter in its democratic journey with the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as its fifth president since the country embraced multi-party politics in 1990. The 49-year-old leader secured […]
This Sunday, May 24, Romuald Wadagni officially took office as the President of the Republic of Benin in Cotonou, following his election victory on April 12. The former Finance Minister, long regarded as the natural […]
Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled its most ambitious economic blueprint yet—the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND)—charting a transformative path for the nation. With a staggering $209 billion investment envelope, the strategy aims to shift the Ivorian […]