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Dakar — Senegal’s market infrastructure is in urgent need of transformation, warned Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko during a recent government council meeting. The current state of commercial facilities, he noted, suffers from severe dilapidation and presents significant security risks that demand immediate structural solutions. Between 2013 and 2024 alone, 53 markets across the country have […]
FootballLigue 1 Nice football club faces closed-door sanctions after pitch invasions OGC Nice has been hit with two full stadium closures and one suspended match as disciplinary action following chaotic scenes at Allianz Riviera during the final Ligue 1 fixture against Metz. The LFP Disciplinary Committee handed down the sanctions in response to «pyrotechnic devices, […]
Ligue 1 Playoffs Nice vs Saint-Étienne Nice faces major setback ahead of Saint-Étienne playoff clash Disciplinary sanctions hit OGC Nice just before playoffs The OGC Nice are facing a challenging period as the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) disciplinary committee has handed down severe penalties just days before their crucial playoff matches against AS Saint-Étienne. […]
The Republic of Senegal is grappling with mounting financial challenges, exacerbated by the revelation of undisclosed debts that have cast a shadow over public finances for nearly two years. Fears of a potential payment default loom large, prompting urgent action from authorities to mobilize resources within the regional financial market. Diplomatic efforts amid economic uncertainty […]
Ligue 1 – Ligue 2 playoffs OGC Nice handed Ligue 1 relegation playoff ban as disciplinary sanctions confirmed May 20, 8:17 PM Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger The Ligue 1 disciplinary committee has finalized penalties against OGC Nice following crowd disturbances during the team’s final league match against FC Metz. OGC Nice’s upcoming Ligue […]
In a disturbing sequence of events unfolding in the Central African Republic, two individuals, Antoine Zogonimbou and Mboliloungoule, have reportedly endured a harrowing ordeal. Their journey began with an abduction in Zemio, followed by alleged torture in Berengo, before culminating in their detention within the gendarmerie cells in Bangui. This series of grave incidents is […]
A significant shift has occurred within the command structure of the MPC (Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique) in the Central African Republic. Ahmat Chaltout, who recently assumed the role of Chief of Staff for the MPC, has reportedly capitulated. This development sees him yielding his position to Didot Ali, the former Chief of Staff for […]
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 […]