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A 51-year-old political figure from Senegal, identified by local press as Matar Ndiaga Seck and described as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of unnatural acts. The arrest follows a warrant issued by police in Linguère, a town in the northern region […]

Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Following a largely uneventful match, Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic 0-0 (7-6 on penalties) victory against Rodez on Friday evening in the Ligue 2 play-off 2. This triumph propels Les Verts into a two-legged barrage against the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1, which will be either Le Havre, Auxerre, or Nice. The […]

UN Security Council condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has delivered a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that rocked Mali in late April and early May, describing them as deplorable and cowardly acts that pose a grave threat to international peace and security. In a sharply worded statement, the […]

The Alliance pour la République (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced profound outrage following the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with a court-issued detention warrant tied to the PRODAC case. Government accused of weaponizing justice In an official statement, the APR directly implicated Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted articles L29 and L30 of the electoral code, marking a pivotal step in Senegal’s electoral framework modernization. This landmark decision follows a second parliamentary review and sets the stage for upcoming elections. Parliament’s decisive action After the President returned the draft text on May 7, 2025 citing technical […]

Rumors circulating on social media this past Friday morning suggested an urgent meeting was being organized by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district. According to the unverified report, several key members of the Pastef party, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, […]

Twelve months have passed since Chad’s authorities detained and subsequently sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister, whose imprisonment on politically motivated charges has become a stark symbol of the government’s intolerance toward dissent. On the morning of May 16, 2025, security forces raided Succès Masra’s home in N’Djamena, arresting him […]

Ousmane Sonko, the head of the Pastef party, convened an urgent meeting of his political leadership this past Friday evening at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, which started at 6:00 PM, brought together key figures including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and […]

Politics Ousmane Sonko calls urgent meeting with top aides in Dakar May 15, 2026 Dakar’s political landscape is buzzing with speculation after Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, summoned his entire senior team to an urgent meeting at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, scheduled for 6:00 PM, will […]

The PPA-CI (Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has barred several party officials and activists from attending its first ordinary congress scheduled for May 14-15, 2026 in Abidjan. The decision follows disciplinary measures taken against those who defied the party’s directive to abstain from the October 2025 presidential election […]

A key associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Matar Ndiaga Seck, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by the Linguère police station. Investigators cite “consistent evidence” linking Mr. Seck to a case involving alleged acts against public morality in the Djoloff region. The […]

Since the pivotal year of 2016, Bénin has witnessed a sweeping transformation in its agricultural landscape. A bold government strategy—centered on substantial subsidies, rapid mechanization, and strategic land development—has catapulted the nation’s farming sector into uncharted territory. From cotton to pineapple, maize to soybeans, agriculture now stands as the cornerstone of national growth and a […]