Senegal’s president faye removes prime minister sonko amidst political rift

The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, greeted by supporters outside his Dakar residence following his dismissal, on May 23, 2026. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Friday the termination of his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s tenure, a move that follows months of escalating friction between the two leaders. Both men ascended to power in […]

Former mayor of abobo koné gogé passes away in Abidjan

The bustling commune of Abobo in Abidjan is mourning the loss of a prominent political and traditional leader. Koné Gogé, widely known as Le Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, delegate of the PDCI-RDA in Abobo 2, and chief of the village of Kpafonon, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The announcement, confirmed by close […]

The road to can 2027: complete qualifiers schedule unveiled

The journey towards the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2027 is now becoming clearer, even as the full scope of the main tournament is still taking shape. Before the definitive group compositions are even announced, African national teams have been provided with a precise framework to plan their qualification campaigns. The Confederation of African Football […]