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Tensions grip Senegal’s political scene as resignation rumors swirl around Ousmane Sonko The Senegalese political landscape is facing fresh turbulence following a journalist’s claim that Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to resign, prompting an immediate response from PASTEF’s leadership and raising questions about information manipulation. PASTEF leadership denies resignation claims amid rising party tensions […]
A 51-year-old political figure from Senegal, identified by local press as Matar Ndiaga Seck and described as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of unnatural acts. The arrest follows a warrant issued by police in Linguère, a town in the northern region […]
Matar Ndiaga Seck, aged 51, widely recognized as a political ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of « acts against nature ». The arrest follows a warrant issued by police authorities in Linguère, located in the northern region of Louga. Investigators indicate that evidence […]
Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund 59’ S. Guirassy 90’ +5 Y. Couto Borussia Dortmund secure 2-0 victory at Werder Bremen Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PMBundesliga 2025-2026, Matchday 34 Follow the live action as Borussia Dortmund visited Werder Bremen for a crucial Bundesliga clash. 90’ Full-time whistle blown 90’ +5 Late strike from Y. Couto […]
News Politics Côte d’Ivoire: legal expert dismisses criticism of President Ouattara’s political longevity Reported by Journalist May 15, 2026 0 3 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The recent re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the African Peoples Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) has sparked fresh discussions about political longevity in the country. Following the party’s first ordinary congress […]
News Politics How Mauritania turned against Mali’s transitional leadership Reporting from the Sahel 68 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Recent truck burnings along the Sahel’s border regions are more than isolated security incidents—they signal a deepening crisis in the trade arteries linking Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. Once relatively stable, these corridors now face persistent insecurity, worsening supply shortages […]
Senegal’s political arena shaken as port authority chief Waly Diouf Bodiang targets Serigne Gueye Diop A sharp political exchange has erupted in Senegal following a high-profile statement from Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Dakar Port Authority. The outspoken remarks, framed as a direct critique of a recent ministerial communiqué, have intensified debates about […]
Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic promotion spot in a thrilling penalty shootout against Rodez, setting up a high-stakes playoff against the 16th-placed Ligue 1 side. The match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra time, with the Verts prevailing 7-6 from the spot, thanks to a heroic performance by goalkeeper Brice Maubleu. After a year in Ligue […]
Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Following a largely uneventful match, Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic 0-0 (7-6 on penalties) victory against Rodez on Friday evening in the Ligue 2 play-off 2. This triumph propels Les Verts into a two-legged barrage against the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1, which will be either Le Havre, Auxerre, or Nice. The […]
UN Security Council condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has delivered a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that rocked Mali in late April and early May, describing them as deplorable and cowardly acts that pose a grave threat to international peace and security. In a sharply worded statement, the […]
In Senegal, a French engineer has been detained for three months on charges linked to homosexuality, following a crackdown that intensified after the country’s parliament passed a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ law in March. Diplomatic sources confirmed the arrest of the 30-year-old man in Dakar on February 14, 2026. He faces multiple charges including acts against […]
The Alliance pour la République (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced profound outrage following the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with a court-issued detention warrant tied to the PRODAC case. Government accused of weaponizing justice In an official statement, the APR directly implicated Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing […]