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La rupture entre le président de l’Assemblée nationale sénégalaise, Ousmane Sonko et le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye est désormais étalée sur la place publique. Lors d’un meeting dimanche 12 juillet à Touba, pour l’inauguration du siège de Pastef, le président de l’Assemblée nationale a menacé de faire tomber le gouvernement d’Ahmadou Al […]
Accusations linking Ukraine to the AFC/M23 rebellion, a movement controlling significant areas in the North and South Kivu provinces of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, originated in Bujumbura. There, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that Ukraine was among the external backers of the insurgent group. Kiev’s response was immediate and unequivocal, addressing both the […]
Accueil Sport Football Jupiler Pro League Article réservé aux abonnés Transfert de Khalaili à l’Inter avorté : pourquoi les examens cardiaques sont plus sévères en Serie A que dans les autres championnats européens L’Unioniste Anan Khalaili n’a pas réussi ses examens médicaux pour signer comme espéré à l’Inter Milan. Pourquoi ces tests complémentaires ? Que dit le […]
Ousmane Sonko highlights africa’s football challenges after early world cup exits Senegalese National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko delivers a candid assessment of Africa’s World Cup 2026 performances. Despite the expanded number of African teams in the tournament, he emphasizes the continent’s deep-rooted structural weaknesses in football management and calls for immediate reforms to elevate performance […]
Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Lucas Digne is on the brink of completing an unexpected return to the Parc des Princes. The 32-year-old left-back, whose last stint in Ligue 1 was between 2013 and 2016, has reportedly agreed in principle to rejoin the club led by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. Negotiations are underway with his current employer, […]
The political landscape of Sénégal appears to be undergoing a systemic shift, where the logic of perpetual confrontation now overshadows the foundational principles of the Republic. Once a leader of opposition, briefly holding power, and now entrenched in a radical stance of institutional obstruction, Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef party, has evolved from a […]
Morocco and Benin co-chair seventh Atlantic African States Process ministerial meeting in Cotonou The seventh ministerial meeting of the Atlantic African States Process (PEAA) kicked off today in Cotonou, with the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin jointly presiding over the gathering. This high-level event underscores a renewed commitment to deepen cooperation among […]
Yacouba Camara made his international comeback official at the West Africa Rugby Cup in Bamako. The former French international flanker took the field for Mali’s national team, the Eagles. Key factors Mali’s winning streak The Eagles have dominated the competition with three consecutive victories in the West Africa Rugby Cup. End of an era for […]
Historic meeting in Cotonou launches new chapter for African Atlantic cooperation Cotonou became the focal point of continental diplomacy this week as the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the African States Atlantic Process (PEAA) opened under the joint leadership of Morocco and Benin. The gathering, held on Monday, reflects the forward momentum of an initiative championed […]
Key points Government reshuffle: Ousmane Sonko was dismissed as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, 2026 Motion threat: On July 12, 2026, in Mbacké, Sonko announced plans to introduce a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô’s cabinet Political shift: Ten of Mbour’s sixteen mayors publicly backed President Faye […]
Key points Dismissal: Ousmane Sonko was removed as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, 2026 Threat: On July 12, 2026, in Mbacké, Sonko announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô’s government Support: Ten of Mbour’s sixteen mayors publicly backed President Faye on July 12 […]
Pastef leader stresses self-reliance and future electoral strategy During a recent Senegal tour in the Diourbel region, Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef movement, reaffirmed his party’s commitment to financial autonomy and outlined a bold vision for Senegal’s political future. The visits to Touba and Sadio served as platforms to reinforce Pastef’s core principles and […]