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Unpacking the pastef party’s internal dynamics: sonko, diomaye, and abass fall speak out This special broadcast delves deep into the intricate political landscape currently shaping the Pastef party. Featuring exclusive contributions from key figures like Ousmane Sonko, Diomaye, and Abass Fall, we offer a comprehensive examination of the unfolding events. Join us for this critical […]
Nuno Mendes’s candid take on PSG vs Arsenal champions league final styles During a UEFA-organized Media Day this Wednesday, held just ten days before the highly anticipated Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain’s dynamic left-back, Nuno Mendes, openly discussed the contrasting football philosophies of the two finalists, PSG and Arsenal. His insights shed light on the […]
FC Barcelona has made a decisive move ahead of the summer transfer window, opting against pursuing two high-profile free agents who had been linked to the club. The Catalan giants have firmly shut the door on potential arrivals for Bernardo Silva from Manchester City and Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, despite their contracts expiring in the […]
Seydina Oumar Touré praises president Faye’s national dialogue for Senegal’s stability The Director General of the Agency for Security and Proximity (ASP), Seydina Oumar Touré, has lauded President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s national dialogue initiative, underscoring its vital contribution to Senegal’s enduring stability. Amidst a charged political atmosphere, Touré champions the indispensable values of tolerance and […]
In a strategic political move, former President Laurent Gbagbo of Côte d’Ivoire has formally stepped back from his leadership role within the Ivorian Popular Front (PPA-CI), yet retains decisive influence over the party’s future direction and succession plans. The announcement, made during the Renaissance festival in Songon, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s evolving […]
With municipal elections just a year away, tensions simmering between Abass Fall and Khouraïchi Thiam are threatening the cohesion of the Pastef movement. Ousmane Sonko now faces a critical challenge: resolving this internal rift before it escalates into a full-blown party split, which could undermine his political standing ahead of the vote. Why the Abass […]
Foot, Ligue des champions, PSG Luis Enrique underscores Ousmane Dembélé’s crucial defensive role for PSG Speaking at Paris Saint-Germain’s Media Day, just ten days before their highly anticipated Champions League final showdown against Arsenal, head coach Luis Enrique lauded Ousmane Dembélé’s consistent defensive contributions. Enrique emphasized that Dembélé’s tireless work rate in defense, regardless of […]
The Republic of Senegal, widely regarded as a democratic leader in West Africa, continues to grapple with significant gaps in women’s political representation, despite constitutional guarantees and progressive legal frameworks. Recent electoral outcomes reveal a troubling trend: only 18 women lead the country’s 558 municipalities, while just three preside over the 43 departmental councils. These […]
Beneath the vibrant surface of Senegal, a growing sense of unease is taking hold as citizens grapple with escalating social pressures and a political landscape clouded by strategic maneuvering. In cities and towns across the country, families and individuals are feeling the squeeze of daily life—soaring housing costs, unreliable access to basic services, and bureaucratic […]
Following a challenging season that saw Olympique de Marseille miss out on qualification for the Champions League, several key figures are expected to leave the club. Among them is Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi, whose departure appears to be an internal certainty. Numerous clubs are reportedly vying for the 27-year-old, who remains under contract until June […]
The ordinary session of Chad’s Parliament opened in N’Djamena today under the stewardship of President Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, who delivered a speech underscoring national unity, political accountability, and the strengthening of the rule of law. The gathering, held at the seat of legislative power, reflects a moment of heightened scrutiny as the country navigates persistent […]
The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) has underscored the urgent need for greater female representation in Senegal’s decision-making bodies, stressing that the nation’s progress cannot be achieved without the full participation of women. Speaking at a high-level seminar on women’s political engagement in Dakar, Bator Seck, President of the RFLD in Senegal, delivered […]