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The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has finalized its provisional list of presidential candidates for the upcoming party elections. Following a rigorous review of all submitted applications before the May 20, 2026 deadline, the regulatory body—led by Mouhamadou Ngouda Mboup—approved just one valid candidacy: that of incumbent leader Ousmane Sonko. All […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Under Scrutiny as Lawmakers Question Government Policies The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, is set to face a high-stakes session at the National Assembly today, where lawmakers will grill him on pressing national issues. This questions d’actualité session has drawn significant attention, with both political observers and citizens keenly […]
Quatre ans après son dernier succès dans la compétition, Lyon va tenter de décrocher une neuvième couronne face à leurs rivales espagnoles. Voici comment suivre la rencontre À quelle heure ?
Across Chad, schools are grappling with a growing crisis that extends far beyond the classroom. Widespread student indiscipline is eroding the foundations of the education system, threatening the development of the nation’s future leaders. This challenge demands a united response from educators, families, and communities to restore order and secure the country’s long-term progress. Classroom […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council on Thursday, May 21st. During the session, the head of government forcefully articulated his indignation regarding the management of specific national files, once again implicating the previous administration of Macky Sall in widespread prevarication. Following the presentation of an audit detailing public assets and infrastructure, Sonko […]
Serious accusations have surfaced regarding the Africa Corps, a group reportedly associated with Russia, concerning the alleged deployment of cluster munitions within Mali. These claims underscore growing international scrutiny over military activities and their humanitarian implications in the West African region.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal is set to take the floor at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for a pivotal session of Questions d’actualité. This institutional exchange is not just another routine parliamentary exercise—it serves as a critical moment to assess government performance, tackle pressing macroeconomic challenges, and address the evolving […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet members, is set to appear before the national assembly today for the quarterly session of oral questions. This constitutional exercise, mandated by Article 104 of the Assembly’s rules, serves as a platform for lawmakers to scrutinize government actions and ensure transparency in public affairs. Scheduled […]
Dakar’s latest cabinet meeting took a decisive turn as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko called for urgent action to break through the bottlenecks plaguing Senegal’s public infrastructure pipeline. Speaking during the interministerial council on infrastructure development, he stressed the need to remove financial, administrative and technical roadblocks that continue to delay critical national projects. Breaking the […]
Ousmane Sonko reveals alarming Senegal infrastructure audit Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has recently disclosed the findings of a startling audit concerning Senegal’s infrastructure landscape. The report sheds light on numerous stalled projects and a pervasive lack of transparency in their management, involving expenditures exceeding 5,000 billion FCfa. This situation, he cautions, carries serious economic and […]
The Supreme Court of Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence against political leader Succès Masra, closing the legal chapter on one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures. The ruling, delivered on a Thursday session, dismissed the appeal filed by the former prime minister and leader of the Transformateurs party. Crimes leading to the […]
Aperçupre-match statistics: liverpool vs brentford showdown Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram As Liverpool prepares for its final Premier League fixture of the season against Brentford this Sunday, fans are eager for a statistical preview. This crucial match could cement the Reds’ position in the top five and secure their qualification for the 2026-27 […]