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Antoine Assalé Tiémoko, the mayor of Tiassalé, a vibrant cosmopolitan city situated approximately 120 kilometers from Abidjan, has unveiled plans to provide free communal transport services on weekends within the locality. This innovative initiative is slated for implementation starting in late 2026, following an initial pilot phase. “This measure aligns with our strategy to redistribute […]
Sénégal: prime minister sonko dismissed as political tensions mount Ali Bamba Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post on Friday, simultaneously dissolving the entire government. This action follows an extended period of political strain, intensifying the ongoing […]
What was once hailed as a groundbreaking partnership in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa has, in the case of Senegal, proven too volatile to endure. The powerful alliance between Ousmane Sonko, the mentor, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, his protégé and a fierce opponent of former President Macky Sall, initially formed for the 2024 presidential election, ultimately fractured […]
This summer, Paris Saint-Germain is poised to initiate significant changes within its goalkeeping department. Lucas Chevalier has recently been benched, and Matvey Safonov’s position as the undisputed starter for the upcoming season remains uncertain. The summer transfer window for PSG is expected to be bustling, though it won’t kick off immediately. Luis Campos recently confirmed […]
The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, on May 22. This decisive move follows months of escalating discord between the two leaders, whose partnership once symbolized a historic wave of popular hope that brought them to power in April 2024. […]
Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a dynamic summer transfer period. Reports indicate that the Parisian club, alongside Liverpool, has shown keen interest in securing the services of the exceptional Ivorian talent, Yan Diomandé. While RB Leipzig anticipates a substantial offer for his release, PSG’s move hinges on a specific prerequisite. As the current season […]
Women’s Champions League final: FC Barcelona vs Olympique Lyonnais — how to watch live The most anticipated clash in women’s club football arrives this Saturday as FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais face off in the decisive match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion. This marks their fourth meeting in a continental […]
The Women’s Champions League final returns to the spotlight this weekend as Barcelona and Lyon battle for continental supremacy in Oslo. Lyon, chasing a record ninth title, meet a Barça side that has dominated the competition with three crowns in the last four years. The stakes couldn’t be higher as these two European powerhouses collide […]
The wait is over for OL Lyonnes, the most decorated club in Women’s Champions League history, as they prepare to face the FC Barcelona in yet another high-stakes final. With eight titles to their name, the French side has dominated European women’s football for over a decade. Yet, the past four years without lifting the […]
In a dramatic political move, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko late Friday, May 22, through a presidential decree. This decisive action follows months of escalating tensions between the head of state and his government, culminating in a high-stakes address to parliament where Sonko openly challenged the president’s […]
In a decisive move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position late Friday evening. The decision follows months of escalating tensions between the two leaders, who rose to power together in April 2024, riding a wave of immense public […]
The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, greeted by supporters outside his Dakar residence following his dismissal, on May 23, 2026. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Friday the termination of his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s tenure, a move that follows months of escalating friction between the two leaders. Both men ascended to power in […]