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Football’s emotional farewell season continued this weekend as Deniz Aytekin officiated his final match, bringing an end to a storied career that spanned nearly two decades at the highest level. The 47-year-old German referee took […]
Senegal’s 2029 election: new electoral reform paves way for Sonko’s candidacy Breaking news Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a sweeping electoral reform that could clear the path for opposition leader Ousmane […]
buses torched near Bamako as jihadist blockade tightens in Mali Armed assailants set ablaze multiple passenger buses on Saturday, May 16, along the Faya classified forest stretch of the Bamako-Ségou highway. Witnesses report that attackers […]
The government of Chad has strongly rejected allegations from the United Nations Human Rights Office regarding civilian casualties in military strikes targeting Boko Haram positions in the Lake Chad basin. The statement was delivered in […]
Paris braces for massive night with Aya Nakamura, Damso and Champions League final On May 30, the French capital will host one of the most extraordinary nights of the year. Three major events—two massive concerts […]
Tchad Tchad security sweep nets 347 arrests in N’Djamena’s 10th district A coordinated security operation in N’Djamena’s 10th arrondissement led to the seizure of illegal arms and the detention of 447 individuals. Public Security Minister […]
Stuttgart’s Late Heroics Seal Champions League Qualification In a dramatic finish to the Bundesliga season, VfB Stuttgart secured the final German spot in next year’s Uefa Champions League after a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Eintracht […]
French national held in Dakar following sweeping arrests A French engineer in his early thirties has been detained in the Senegalese capital as part of a broader crackdown on LGBT+ rights. The individual faces multiple […]
French national detained in Senegal: diplomatic tensions rise A French engineer in his early thirties has been held in Senegal since mid-February 2026 following a sweeping operation targeting multiple individuals. Authorities in Dakar confirmed his […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a sweeping reform of Senegal’s electoral code, reshaping the framework for voter ineligibility. The new legislation, promulgated on May 12, 2026, follows its swift adoption by the […]
With the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season drawing to a close, the final matchday promises high-stakes drama on Sunday, May 17. Beyond crowning the champions, the focus shifts to the intense races for European qualification spots […]
Unexpected confrontation at Keur Gorgui residence sparks political appeal An unusual confrontation unfolded at the Keur Gorgui residence in Dakar, where a high-stakes meeting of the PASTEF political bureau was underway at the home of […]