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Sénégal: political earthquake as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses Ousmane Sonko Breaking developments in Dakar as the nation witnesses a dramatic political shift. In a stunning move late Friday evening, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of […]
Paris Saint-Germain sets transfer demands for 19-year-old Ivorian star The upcoming summer transfer window promises high-stakes decisions for Paris Saint-Germain as the club evaluates potential additions to its attacking lineup. Among the most closely watched […]
When and where to watch the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon The stage is set for a historic clash at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo this Saturday as Europe’s top women’s football […]
For four long years, OL Lyonnes (formerly Olympique Lyonnais Féminin) has watched from the sidelines as rivals lifted the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy. The club, historically the most successful in the competition with eight […]
In a decisive move late Friday evening, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, a position Sonko had held since April 2024. The dismissal comes after months of […]
Senegal’s president dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties, marking the end of a turbulent partnership that once inspired […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshuffles government leadership In a decisive political move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire […]
Unprecedented political earthquake rocks Senegal A historic political tremor has sent shockwaves through Senegal and the wider West African region. On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took the extraordinary decision to terminate the […]
International Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid growing tensions Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko has been dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. (© KEYSTONE/EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI) Dakar, May 23, 2026 — President Bassirou Diomaye […]
Senegal president sacks PM Ousmane Sonko after months of tension Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former political mentor Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, along with the entire […]
Senegal president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tensions In a decisive move late Friday, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, his former mentor, along with the […]
Senegal: the president Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, on September 26, 2024, in Dakar President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has officially terminated the mandate of his […]