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Dakar mayor abass fall criticizes indiscipline after prime minister sonko’s early departure

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s participation in the patriotic walking event, spearheaded by Dakar Mayor Abass Fall on Sunday, May 17, 2026, concluded earlier than anticipated. The event was themed “the march towards 2029.”  Eyewitness accounts indicate that the head of government found it impossible to continue the march alongside other attendees due to significant overcrowding […]

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Bénin celebrates yohan awhansou’s bronze at Accra 2026 african championships

A new triumph for Beninese athletics has unfolded in Accra. Competing in the triple jump event, athlete Yohan Awhansou proudly hoisted the national colors, securing a bronze medal with an impressive leap of 16.60 meters. This remarkable achievement elevates Benin’s medal count to two at these 2026 African Championships, underscoring the discipline’s strong momentum on […]

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Senegalese spiritual leader calls for national unity and dialogue

Speaking publicly, Chérif Bouna Samsidine Aïdara observed that Senegal is currently navigating “difficult moments,” making a strong plea for the nation to collectively uphold the values of peace and resilience. “We are witnessing concerning situations at the very pinnacle of the state, a profound crisis within the government’s highest echelons. Our leaders must be afforded […]

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France pushes un resolution for LGBT+ protection after Senegal’s stricter law

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, revealed on the social platform X that Paris is advancing a draft resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council. This initiative seeks to prohibit states from criminalizing LGBT+ individuals. The diplomatic effort from France emerges two months after Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed into […]

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Senegal’s government reignites efforts to address talibé child begging

During a recent visit to Diourbel, located in central Senegal, Minister Moussa Balla Fofana brought renewed attention to an issue that has challenged public policy for decades: the begging of talibé children. The government official characterized this situation as one of the most sensitive facing Senegalese society, signaling the executive’s intention to once again confront […]