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Sénégal: who stands to gain from the political rupture? A deepening executive crisis in Sénégal has reached a turning point after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko from his post as Prime Minister. With […]
The thrill of witnessing a Champions League final draws football enthusiasts from across the globe to stadiums, but securing a ticket often comes at a staggering cost. With the highly anticipated Arsenal vs. PSG showdown […]
Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko poised to lead National Assembly amid opposition backlash Breaking news. The Senegalese National Assembly convenes Tuesday, May 26, to consider reinstating former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy—an outcome that […]
ASSE vs Nice live: key details for the Ligue 1 playoff match Saint-Étienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will host a high-stakes Ligue 1 playoff clash as ASSE faces Nice this evening. Here’s everything you need to know […]
Sénégal faces a pivotal political moment as new leadership takes shape This morning, Sénégal awoke to a reshaped political landscape with the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the imminent election of a National […]
PoliticsSenegal Sonko set for pivotal role as Senegal’s parliament convenes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Senegal’s National Assembly gathers today for a high-stakes session that could see opposition leader Ousmane Sonko reclaim his parliamentary seat and […]
The jihadist blockade strangling Bamako since late April has turned preparations for Eid al-Adha 2026 into a grueling ordeal for hundreds of thousands of Malian households. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims […]
Joseph Figueira’s ordeal in the Central African Republic (CAR) exemplifies Wagner’s sophisticated propaganda tactics, where a humanitarian worker’s detention became a tool to weaken Western influence. Seized in late May 2024 in the Mbomou region, […]
In an extraordinary account, Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira shares his two-year ordeal in Central African captivity. Arrested precisely two years ago in Zemio, a town in southeastern Central African Republic, Figueira was released on April […]
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye […]
Cotonou witnessed a historic moment on May 24, 2026, as the nation inaugurated its new president, Romuald Wadagni. Beyond the formalities of the ceremony, the guest list spoke volumes about a potential shift in Benin’s […]
The youth of Baga-Sola demonstrated solidarity this past Sunday, May 24, 2026, by rallying behind local defense and security forces in their ongoing battle against Boko Haram. Through the Coordination of Youth Associations of the […]