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Recent developments in Markounda have highlighted growing tensions as Wagner Group forces allegedly obstruct peace initiatives led by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca). The situation involves rebels […]
Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, has officially confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will not feature in the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton. The announcement comes as the 34-year-old prepares […]
Live: Wolfsburg face Paderborn in Bundesliga relegation playoff Follow the high-stakes Bundesliga relegation playoff clash between Wolfsburg and Paderborn live from the Volkswagen Arena. The decisive second leg kicks off at 8:00 PM CET on […]
Senegal has taken a decisive step toward ensuring seamless transport and mobility for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, a landmark event set to unfold on African soil for the very first time. The country’s […]
Dakar, 21 May — A sweeping inventory of halted infrastructure projects across Senegal has uncovered 245 stalled initiatives, collectively trapping public funds worth 279 billion CFA francs in dormant assets, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed […]
Chad deadly crash in koundoul claims motorcyclist’s life in fiery crash A motorcyclist died in a fiery crash after colliding with a truck near Koundoul, close to N’Djamena. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident. — […]
The bustling trade artery connecting Dakar and Bamako has ground to a halt following escalating tensions at the Senegal–Mali border. Trucks carrying essential goods, livestock, and passengers now idle at the Kidira crossing, a critical […]
Traffic along the Dakar-Bamako corridor has come to a standstill following renewed tensions at the Senegal-Mali border. Trucks carrying essential goods, including food and fuel, remain stranded near the crossing point of Kidira, a critical […]
The Teranga Lions have officially revealed their 28-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly set to lead the charge despite Koulibaly’s ongoing injury concerns. Head coach Pape Thiaw […]
Once a steady, low-profile ally of France in West Africa, Togo has emerged as the latest battleground in a high-stakes geopolitical rivalry. The stakes could not be higher: influence in a country that serves as […]
During a high-level interministerial council meeting in Dakar, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a scathing critique of the judiciary’s handling of financial accountability cases. The remarks, made in the presence of key ministers, underscored mounting […]
The Nigerien government formalized on May 18, 2026, through a Council of Ministers meeting, the establishment of a national uranium mining company and the cancellation of the mining concession held by the French group Orano […]