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The National Assembly of Senegal is poised to consider the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy this Tuesday, May 26th. This crucial step could pave the way for him to assume leadership of the Parliament. However, the opposition coalition is vehemently protesting the move, labeling it an “institutional coup” orchestrated by […]
asse vs nice: crucial ligue 1 playoff kick-off details The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff sees AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) face off against OGC Nice this Tuesday evening. Football fans are eager for the clash at the legendary Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Here’s everything you need to know about the match schedule and […]
Sénégal awakens to a transformed political landscape this morning, with a new Prime Minister now in office. The coming hours are expected to reveal the next President of the National Assembly, effectively reshuffling the nation’s political deck. Focusing first on the newly appointed head of government, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo steps into the role […]
PolitiqueSénégal Ousmane Sonko, nouveau président du parlement sénégalais ? 26/05/2026 Senegalese lawmakers are convening this Tuesday to facilitate Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament and to elect a new Speaker. This move has been met with accusations of illegality from the opposition. Outside Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Cité Keur Gorgui, a fervent supporter from the Pastef-Les […]
As Bamako prepares for Tabaski 2026, life for hundreds of thousands of Malian families is becoming unbearably difficult. The jihadist blockade, enforced by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has choked off the capital’s lifelines since late April, turning the run-up to one of the Sahel’s most sacred festivals into a […]
The case of Joseph Figueira exposes how Wagner, the Russian paramilitary group, weaponized the detention of a humanitarian worker in the Central African Republic to undermine Western influence. Seized in a remote area of the Mbomou prefecture on May 26, 2024, the Belgian-Portuguese citizen spent nearly two years in custody before being transferred to Lisbon […]
An extraordinary account has emerged from Joseph Figueira, the Belgian-Portuguese researcher whose harrowing detention in the Central African Republic (CAR) captured international attention. His ordeal began two years ago in Zemio, a town in the southeast of the country, where he was taken into custody by operatives linked to the Wagner Group. After months of […]
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a mis fin à ses fonctions. Mais le charismatique leader des Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique […]
Cotonou experienced a day of profound symbolism on May 24, 2026. Beyond the official inauguration of Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, it was primarily the composition of the political and diplomatic attendees that captured observers’ attention. Opponents, former heads of state, representatives from several West African neighboring countries, and figures long distanced from power all […]
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, young individuals, united through the Coordination of Lake Youth Associations (CADELAC), extended vital support to the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS), who are actively engaged in the critical fight against Boko Haram. Speaking before local officials, coordinator Mahamat Adam Moustapha first conveyed his deepest […]
On May 25, 2026, Chad’s Public Security and Immigration Minister, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, directed security forces to increase vigilance and strengthen protection at places of worship and public gathering spots ahead of Tabaski celebrations. In an official notice, the minister ordered all relevant security services to implement strict security measures around mosques, churches, and […]
Wolfsburg stunned by Paderborn in relegation playoff, set for 2.bundesliga Football Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg suffered a dramatic defeat against Paderborn in the relegation playoff on Monday evening (1-2 a.e.t.), sealing their drop to Germany’s second division for the first time since the 1996-97 season. The match began brightly for the Wolves. Within just three minutes, […]