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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 […]
The residence of Thierry, a local father of three living in Obo, was violently raided yesterday by armed individuals believed to be Russian mercenaries operating in the Central African Republic. The incident left the family shaken as their home was systematically looted, with valuables and essential belongings taken without warning. what happened during the raid […]
L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko a été élu mardi président de l’Assemblée nationale quatre jours après avoir été limogé par le chef de l’Etat, qu’il pourrait continuer à défier depuis ce nouveau poste influent.
The recent visit by Lansana Kouyaté, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has thrust regional diplomacy back into the spotlight. Standing before Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Kouyaté championed a “necessary cooperation,” underscoring an unassailable truth: geography and shared humanity cannot be undone by political decrees. While […]
Ousmane Sonko’s swift political resurgence in Senegal JavaScript is required to view this content. Please enable it or try a different browser. Senegal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift as Ousmane Sonko, following a brief removal from the Prime Minister’s office, has been swiftly elevated to the presidency of the National Assembly. This strategic […]
