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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero skips Premier League survival clash The question of who will stand by Tottenham Hotspur grows louder as the club faces a critical Premier League survival match against Everton this weekend. Yet, the club’s captain, Cristian Romero, will not be at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Argentine defender will instead […]
Côte d’Ivoire unveils groundbreaking digital barometer to measure financial service satisfaction Abidjan recently witnessed the launch of a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize how financial service quality is evaluated in Côte d’Ivoire. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services financiers (Financial Services User Satisfaction Barometer) was officially introduced at a high-profile ceremony in […]
politics Chad: Opposition Leader Succès Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison The Supreme Court in N’Djamena has definitively rejected the appeal filed by the legal team of former Prime Minister Succès Masra, sealing his 20-year prison sentence. Editorial Staff |May 22, 2026|2 min read summarize listen comment Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence Chad’s Supreme […]
Key moments from a tense parliamentary exchange The National Assembly of Senegal recently witnessed a charged session as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko confronted government officials with pointed questions. The session, broadcast live to the public, underscored the growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches over governance and accountability. Direct confrontation with deputies Sonko, known […]
The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has finalized its provisional list of presidential candidates for the upcoming party elections. Following a rigorous review of all submitted applications before the May 20, 2026 deadline, the regulatory body—led by Mouhamadou Ngouda Mboup—approved just one valid candidacy: that of incumbent leader Ousmane Sonko. All […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Under Scrutiny as Lawmakers Question Government Policies The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, is set to face a high-stakes session at the National Assembly today, where lawmakers will grill him on pressing national issues. This questions d’actualité session has drawn significant attention, with both political observers and citizens keenly […]
Quatre ans après son dernier succès dans la compétition, Lyon va tenter de décrocher une neuvième couronne face à leurs rivales espagnoles. Voici comment suivre la rencontre À quelle heure ?
Across Chad, schools are grappling with a growing crisis that extends far beyond the classroom. Widespread student indiscipline is eroding the foundations of the education system, threatening the development of the nation’s future leaders. This challenge demands a united response from educators, families, and communities to restore order and secure the country’s long-term progress. Classroom […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council on Thursday, May 21st. During the session, the head of government forcefully articulated his indignation regarding the management of specific national files, once again implicating the previous administration of Macky Sall in widespread prevarication. Following the presentation of an audit detailing public assets and infrastructure, Sonko […]
Serious accusations have surfaced regarding the Africa Corps, a group reportedly associated with Russia, concerning the alleged deployment of cluster munitions within Mali. These claims underscore growing international scrutiny over military activities and their humanitarian implications in the West African region.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal is set to take the floor at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for a pivotal session of Questions d’actualité. This institutional exchange is not just another routine parliamentary exercise—it serves as a critical moment to assess government performance, tackle pressing macroeconomic challenges, and address the evolving […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet members, is set to appear before the national assembly today for the quarterly session of oral questions. This constitutional exercise, mandated by Article 104 of the Assembly’s rules, serves as a platform for lawmakers to scrutinize government actions and ensure transparency in public affairs. Scheduled […]