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Senegal’s air force gets a new leader: Brigadier General Pape Cissé appointed In a strategic move for national defense, President Bassirou Diomaye has named Brigadier General Pape Cissé as the new Chief of Staff of Senegal’s Air Force. The appointment, effective May 1, 2026, underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening its aerial defense capabilities. Brigadier […]
Arsenal’s champions parade caught on camera after english title secured football Premier League With Manchester City’s last-gasp draw in Bournemouth (1-1), Arsenal were crowned English champions on Tuesday evening—two days before the final Premier League matchday. The Gunners erupted in celebration after the final whistle, and their jubilant reactions were immortalized in a club-shared video. […]
Manchester City’s final push for the Premier League title ended in frustration at Bournemouth on Tuesday, as a 1-1 draw handed the trophy to Arsenal before the season’s conclusion. Despite arriving at the Vitality Stadium with ambitions of cutting the Gunners’ lead to just two points, the Citizens fell short in a match that marked […]
Sénégal : la polémique des primes post-CAN refait surface 120 jours après le titre The debate surrounding the promised bonuses following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) victory has resurfaced, with Deputy Guy Marius Sagna directly questioning the government about their payment. As this issue gains renewed attention, staff within the Ministry of Sports are […]
Tchad Affaire Succès Masra : la Cour suprême du Tchad inscrit le dossier à son audience du 21 mai 2026 Alwihda Info 19 mai 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager A significant judicial development has emerged concerning the case involving Succès Masra. The Judicial Chamber of the Chadian Supreme Court has officially scheduled the […]
In keeping with the Assembly’s mandate to oversee government actions, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are scheduled to appear before lawmakers this Friday, May 22, 2026, for a session of urgent parliamentary questions. The announcement was confirmed by El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly. This formal exchange offers legislators a platform […]
tennis Coup dur pour Carlos Alcaraz : blessé au poignet, l’Espagnol déclare forfait pour Wimbledon après avoir déjà renoncé à Roland-Garros
economy Sénégal grants four demersal fishing licenses to bolster domestic seafood market authorities emphasize transparent, science-based allocation to balance food security and sustainable resource management The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy has awarded four coastal demersal fishing licenses—specifically for fish and cephalopod species—to a local fishing company. This move is part of a broader […]
Arsenal crowned English champions after Manchester City draw The Gunners secure their first Premier League title in 22 years following Manchester City’s stalemate at Bournemouth. After years of finishing as runners-up, Arsenal have finally broken through to claim the Premier League title. On May 19, the London club secured their 14th English championship following Manchester […]
Player ratings Manchester City P. Guardiola Premier League FEATURES Bournemouth vs Manchester City Despite Erling Haaland’s late heroics, Manchester City’s Premier League title aspirations were extinguished on Tuesday as they played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. This result effectively handed the league trophy to Arsenal. The Citizens had traveled to the Vitality Stadium […]
The wait is finally over. Arsenal has clinched the Premier League title for the first time since the 2003-04 season, with a mathematical advantage secured by Manchester City‘s draw at Bournemouth. Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have delivered a season of resilience and tactical brilliance, ending decades of near-misses and heartbreak in […]
African leaders push for balanced nuclear energy collaborations High-level discussions are unfolding at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali, with African heads of state advocating for a new model of engagement in the nuclear sector. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé emphasized the need for equal […]