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Share Senatorial reforms in Senegal: how Ousmane Sonko could emerge as the primary beneficiary «I want strong CEOs, strong ministers, a super-strong Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the kind of president who holds all the power.» These were the words of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a national celebration press briefing on April […]
During a national celebration press briefing on April 4, 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a bold declaration: he intends to overhaul the balance of power between the presidency and other state institutions. His stance was clear: “I want strong CEOs, strong ministers, a highly capable Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the type […]
Ivorian opposition leader Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned for judicial questioning Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, president of the political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci), has been officially summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The news was confirmed in an official statement […]
The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), the leading opposition party in the country, has renewed its demand for political dialogue with President Alassane Ouattara’s administration. The call comes as the party seeks to tackle pressing national issues, including the establishment of a new electoral body and the return of its […]
The hour of reckoning has arrived for Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Despite the bold declarations of sovereignty and rupture emanating from Ouagadougou, verified reports confirm that Captain Ibrahim Traoré dispatched an official delegation to Abidjan to urgently request financial assistance. This move lays bare the stark financial reality that the military leadership can no longer […]
Sénégal battles hantavirus surge as debt crisis deepens The nation of Sénégal is currently confronting a dual challenge—an escalating hantavirus outbreak that has sparked widespread public concern, coupled with a sharp rise in national debt that is raising alarm bells across the economic spectrum. Health authorities report a steady increase in hantavirus cases, prompting urgent […]
How to watch Manchester City vs Crystal Palace delayed Premier League match With the Premier League title hanging in the balance, Manchester City faces a pivotal clash against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. The match, rescheduled from the 31st matchday, could shape the championship race as the Citizens hunt down Arsenal in the final […]
Former Senegalese football star El-Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Dakar court for failing to pay court-ordered child support. The ruling comes after months of legal disputes regarding his financial obligations toward his daughter. In addition to the suspended sentence, the two-time African Footballer of the Year (2001, 2002) […]
Lens vs PSG: where to watch the decisive Ligue 1 clash MD wednesday, may 13 2026 The clash that could secure Paris Saint-Germain’s 14th Ligue 1 title is set to take place at 9 PM this Wednesday at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium (Lens vs PSG: live coverage available). Luis Enrique’s side will aim to clinch the […]
Tonight at 9 PM, Paris Saint-Germain journeys to face RC Lens in a pivotal rescheduled encounter. This highly anticipated fixture presents PSG with an opportunity to clinch their record-extending fourteenth Ligue 1 championship. However, fans seeking to watch this crucial showdown will find it absent from the Ligue 1+ platform. This Wednesday night’s contest holds […]
The Paris Saint-Germain could secure their record-extending 14th Ligue 1 title this Wednesday, May 13, provided they avoid defeat in the rescheduled clash against Lens. The high-stakes encounter, originally planned for the 29th matchday, now serves as a decisive moment in the title race, with the capital club leading by six points with just two […]
Niger’s military leadership unveils bold administrative reform The administration headed by General Abdourahamane Tiani is advancing a sweeping administrative reorganization to strengthen national security in the face of persistent jihadist threats. On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration presented a restructuring plan to the Council of the Refoundation Advisory […]