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With municipal elections just a year away, tensions simmering between Abass Fall and Khouraïchi Thiam are threatening the cohesion of the Pastef movement. Ousmane Sonko now faces a critical challenge: resolving this internal rift before it escalates into a full-blown party split, which could undermine his political standing ahead of the vote. Why the Abass […]
Foot, Ligue des champions, PSG Luis Enrique underscores Ousmane Dembélé’s crucial defensive role for PSG Speaking at Paris Saint-Germain’s Media Day, just ten days before their highly anticipated Champions League final showdown against Arsenal, head coach Luis Enrique lauded Ousmane Dembélé’s consistent defensive contributions. Enrique emphasized that Dembélé’s tireless work rate in defense, regardless of […]
The Republic of Senegal, widely regarded as a democratic leader in West Africa, continues to grapple with significant gaps in women’s political representation, despite constitutional guarantees and progressive legal frameworks. Recent electoral outcomes reveal a troubling trend: only 18 women lead the country’s 558 municipalities, while just three preside over the 43 departmental councils. These […]
Beneath the vibrant surface of Senegal, a growing sense of unease is taking hold as citizens grapple with escalating social pressures and a political landscape clouded by strategic maneuvering. In cities and towns across the country, families and individuals are feeling the squeeze of daily life—soaring housing costs, unreliable access to basic services, and bureaucratic […]
Following a challenging season that saw Olympique de Marseille miss out on qualification for the Champions League, several key figures are expected to leave the club. Among them is Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi, whose departure appears to be an internal certainty. Numerous clubs are reportedly vying for the 27-year-old, who remains under contract until June […]
The ordinary session of Chad’s Parliament opened in N’Djamena today under the stewardship of President Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, who delivered a speech underscoring national unity, political accountability, and the strengthening of the rule of law. The gathering, held at the seat of legislative power, reflects a moment of heightened scrutiny as the country navigates persistent […]
The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) has underscored the urgent need for greater female representation in Senegal’s decision-making bodies, stressing that the nation’s progress cannot be achieved without the full participation of women. Speaking at a high-level seminar on women’s political engagement in Dakar, Bator Seck, President of the RFLD in Senegal, delivered […]
tottenham faces must-win clash as De Zerbi stakes club’s future Tottenham Hotspur’s push to secure their Premier League status hangs by a thread after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in matchday 37. The London club now faces a winner-takes-all showdown against Everton on the final matchday, with their Premier League fate still uncertain. The […]
From defiance to capitulation: Niamey’s last-minute pivot to Beijing What began as a bold declaration of economic emancipation has quietly morphed into a pragmatic about-face. Facing the harsh realities of financial isolation, Niger’s military-led administration has just inked multiple petroleum agreements with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Far from the rhetoric of restored sovereignty, […]
The resurgence of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and its armed wing, the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA), has cast a spotlight on the Algerian regime’s covert role in Mali. What appears at first glance as a neutral diplomatic posture is, in reality, a calculated strategy to maintain a state of “controlled instability” […]
Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Finance Minister, announced last Friday before the National Assembly that the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion CFA francs this year. These figures emerged during tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, to vigorously defend […]
From defiance to capitulation: Niamey’s last-minute pivot to Beijing What began as a bold declaration of economic emancipation has quietly morphed into a pragmatic about-face. Facing the harsh realities of financial isolation, Niger’s military-led administration has just inked multiple petroleum agreements with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Far from the rhetoric of restored sovereignty, […]