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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected Assembly president, new PM named Latest news. Just five days after being removed from office, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Meanwhile, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new Prime Minister to lead the government forward. Ousmane Sonko’s swift return to the National Assembly Following […]
In Dakar, the election of Ousmane Sonko as President of Senegal’s National Assembly has set the stage for a delicate political balancing act. The move, confirmed on May 26, 2026, places a former rival at the helm of the legislative body, raising questions about the future of governance under President Diomaye Faye’s administration. a test […]
Centuries-old conflicts in central Mali have long seen villages encircled, cut off from supplies and movement until surrender became inevitable. From the wars of the Ségou State to the Caliphate of Hamdallahi in the 19th century, historical records describe besieged communities starved into submission. Today, the Katiba Macina — an armed faction aligned with the […]
FootballBarrage L1-L2 Saint-Étienne vs Nice: the driest pro football match in France since 2022 The first leg of the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 playoff between Saint-Étienne and Nice (0-0) delivered the lowest expected goals (xG) performance in a full professional match in France for nearly two years. Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium bore witness to a drab display on […]
How the JNIM’s evolving tactics are redefining Mali’s conflict dynamics The north and central regions of Mali are no longer merely facing sporadic armed attacks—they have endured years of relentless warfare and societal exhaustion. Recent offensives by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad […]
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko takes helm of National Assembly RFI Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:03 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. « A dismissal isn’t synonymous with political disgrace, » declared Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, asserting his « popular legitimacy » after his […]
Sports,Football,Ligue 1 Saint-Étienne – Nice (0-0) : un match nul et vierge qui préserve le suspense en barrage de Ligue 1 The first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation play-off between Saint-Étienne and Nice concluded in a scoreless stalemate, ensuring a dramatic conclusion in the upcoming return fixture. RéagirEnregistrer Partager A truly goalless encounter unfolded as AS […]
Édouard Dahome, a Guadeloupe native, appointed Bénin’s energy, water and mining minister In a historic move for diplomatic and cultural ties, Édouard Dahome, a native of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, has been named Bénin’s new Minister of Energy, Water and Mines. The appointment, which places a prominent figure from the French Antilles at the heart of […]
The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 playoffs is set for this Tuesday, featuring a showdown between AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice. Both Senegalese international players, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are slated to start for Nice in this pivotal encounter. OGC Nice travels to the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, home of AS Saint-Étienne, […]
Violence erupted in the remote village of M’béngou, located near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, after an armed incursion by foreign mercenaries left a trail of destruction. Locals report a mass exodus as civilians flee the area, fearing further bloodshed. The attack, carried out by armed individuals believed to be associated with a foreign […]
Humanitarian crisis Mali Tabaski celebrations marred by displacement struggles in Bamako May 2026 Displaced families in Bamako face harsh conditions ahead of Tabaski celebrations after their market eviction. At the informal displacement camp in Faladiè, Bamako, a makeshift educational center stands as the only refuge for dozens of displaced families. Many fled conflict in central […]