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benjamin cremaschi completes permanent parma transfer from inter miami B. Cremaschi Inter Miami CF Serie A Major League Soccer Parma Mercato Former Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has officially finalized his permanent move to Parma, with the Serie A club activating their purchase option for just under $5 million. The American talent had played nine […]
Opposition lawmakers in Senegal have officially referred the decision to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a deputy to the Constitutional Council. They are seeking to have the National Assembly Bureau’s ruling of May 24, 2026, declared unconstitutional. The deputies are urging the Constitutional Council to fully exercise its authority and put an end to what they […]
The appointment of Senegal’s new government came just 12 days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties—a move that followed months of escalating political strain between the two leaders. Sonko now holds the position of National Assembly President, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape. This cabinet reshuffle arrives […]
The adoption of Burkina Faso’s new Revolutionary Progressive Charter has reignited debates about the country’s direction under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership. Since seizing power in September 2022, the military leader has faced intense scrutiny over his commitment to democracy and transparency. Initially, Traoré pledged to serve only temporarily, but his administration has since cracked down […]
Ousmane Sonko: PASTEF will not join Senegal’s next government The leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has made a decisive declaration on social media platforms, clarifying his party’s position regarding upcoming government formation. Ousmane Sonko has confirmed through official channels that extensive discussions took place between him and the President of Senegal. While some areas […]
PASTEF’s refusal to join government: a bold political stance by Ousmane Sonko PASTEF-Les Patriotes has officially declined an invitation to join the government, bringing months of negotiations to a definitive end. The refusal underscores a deliberate political strategy, reshaping power dynamics within the State while highlighting a matter of political dignity. Negotiations collapse: the anatomy […]
Senegal: Sonko’s Pastef party excluded from new government President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced a new ministerial lineup for Senegal that notably omits the Pastef party, led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two political figures, culminating in Sonko’s recent removal from his government post and […]
Senegal’s new government forms without pastef party participation Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal unveiled his new government on Monday, June 1st, notably forming a cabinet without the involvement of his own party, Pastef. This move comes amid revelations of a “disagreement” between President […]
In a significant political development, opposition lawmakers in Sénégal formally lodged an appeal with the Constitutional Council on Monday. This legal challenge directly disputes the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly. The move unfolds amid escalating institutional tensions, coming just days after Mr. Sonko’s dismissal from his governmental position. Those filing the complaint […]
Champions League final draws massive advertiser interest with 90 brands June 1, 2026, 4:30 PM Advertisers poured over €13 million into the broadcast, marking a significant year-over-year increase. The UEFA Champions League final delivered exceptional advertising revenue, with 90 brands investing a total of over €13 million in gross ad spend. This represents a notable […]
Sonko rules out pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has declared that no ministers from his party will be included in Senegal’s upcoming government. The announcement, shared on social media platforms, has intensified public interest as citizens await the official unveiling of […]
Ousmane Sonko announces no Pastef ministers in new Senegalese government Ousmane Sonko, the influential President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, recently declared that no ministers from his political movement would be appointed to the incoming government. This announcement, shared via his social media platforms, has intensified public anticipation across Senegal […]