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Senegal political shake-up: Malick Ndiaye resigns as national assembly president Senegal’s political landscape witnessed a significant upheaval on May 24, 2026, with the resignation of National Assembly President Malick Ndiaye. The veteran politician announced his decision to step down in a social media statement, citing personal reflection and a commitment to institutional integrity. « After […]
The Côte d’Ivoire is set to host a high-level regional gathering from May 18 to 23, 2026, as the country plays host to the 45th technical commission and plenary session of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The event will coincide with the 31st ministerial committee meeting, kicking off with […]
The inauguration ceremony commenced with the Constitutional Court declaring the presidential election results from a podium draped in ceremonial attire. Moments later, the long-awaited oath-taking took place as Romuald Wadagni stepped forward, dressed in a deep blue suit and tie, raising his right hand. With unwavering resolve, he vowed to “uphold and defend the Constitution” […]
Max Dowman, Arsenal’s rising star, makes history with Premier League starting debut on final day of 2025-2026 season M. Dowman Arsenal Crystal Palace Premier League Arsenal’s burgeoning talent, Max Dowman, has once again etched his name into the history books, becoming the youngest player ever to start a Premier League fixture. At just 16 years […]
Dimanche 24 mai 2026 16:00 Premier League. Maxence Lacroix devrait jouer son dernier match avec Crystal Palace, avant de s’envoler ailleurs … 1 French international defender Maxence Lacroix is reportedly on the verge of playing his final Premier League fixture for Crystal Palace this Sunday, May 24th, as the English championship season concludes. Speculation is […]
Foot, Politique Les supporters sénégalais graciés par le roi du Maroc sont rentrés au pays Le retour des supporters sénégalais à l’aéroport international de Ndiass ce dimanche matin. (Seyllou/AFP) Les supporters sénégalais emprisonnés après les violences survenues lors de la finale de la CAN 2025 à Rabat en janvier sont rentrés au Sénégal dimanche matin, […]
Chad: Succès Masra’s conviction upheld, his party alleges political motive The Supreme Court of Chad, on Thursday, May 21, dismissed the appeal filed by former Prime Minister and leader of the “Les Transformateurs” party, Succès Masra. This decision definitively affirmed his 20-year prison sentence, a ruling that immediately triggered widespread outrage and disappointment among his […]
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has returned to England ahead of a decisive Premier League clash with Everton, defying advice from club legends to skip the trip after his controversial visit to Argentina. Romero, who was recuperating from a knee injury in his homeland, faced backlash after attending a Belgrano match during a week when Spurs […]
Following the brutal assault on the National Guard of Niger (GNN) in Kirtachi, located within the Tillabéri region, an internal radio message dated May 22, 2026, has brought to light the true extent of losses suffered by the Defense and Security Forces (FDS). This official military document, marked “secret defense,” confirms that a significant cache […]
Pretoria has officially commenced the extradition process targeting the pan-African activist Kemi Seba. This judicial decision carries significant weight, conveying a robust message from South African diplomacy to global markets. This legal development is already reverberating far beyond South Africa’s borders. Pretoria’s formal initiation of extradition proceedings against Kemi Seba, a prominent figure in anti-Western […]
Romuald Wadagni, who will celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially commenced his seven-year, renewable term as Bénin’s president. His inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday morning at the presidential palace in Cotonou, the nation’s economic hub. The brief event, presided over by the chief clerk of the Constitutional Court, saw no foreign heads […]
SénégalPolitical earthquake: President Faye sacks popular PM Sonko The sudden dismissal of Senegal’s widely admired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has plunged the country into uncharted political waters. The partnership that once promised sweeping reforms now lies in tatters, leaving citizens grappling with uncertainty over the nation’s future trajectory. The political […]