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Legal storm in Senegal as ndiaga seck case stirs controversy
The detention of prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited a fresh wave of debate across Senegal. The opposition leader now faces allegations of ‘unnatural acts’ and was formally charged
Read MoreSenegal maintains strong UEMOA reform record amid minor setbacks in 2025 review
The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review in Dakar on Monday. The session brought together key figures, including the
Read MoreSénégal space week: Dakar’s push for tech sovereignty takes center stage
May 19, 2026 Download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Sénégal Space Week: Dakar accelerates its tech sovereignty push breaking news May 19, 2026 The Senegal
Read MoreEurodeputy warns of anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal
In a bold stance against rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility, French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has condemned what she describes as a systematic persecution of homosexual individuals in Senegal.
Read MoreOusmane Sonko’s government faces scrutiny at Bénin assembly this friday
Key political moment: Ousmane Sonko’s cabinet to address Bénin’s parliament on Friday The Prime Minister of Bénin, Ousmane Sonko, along with his cabinet members, is scheduled to appear before the
Read MoreBournemouth vs Manchester City: kick-off time and TV channel for Premier League showdown
With two matches remaining in the Premier League season, Manchester City faces a must-win scenario when they travel to Bournemouth on Tuesday evening. Currently sitting in second place, just two
Read MoreSenegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko to face parliament in fifth accountability session
In Sénégal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with parliamentarians during a dedicated
Read MoreOusmane Sonko addresses senegalese parliament amid key national issues
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko set for parliamentary address on critical national matters On Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will deliver a pivotal address before Senegal’s National Assembly,
Read MoreJNIM attack on Chinese mining site in Mali signals deepening insecurity
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach in Mali with a brazen assault on a Chinese-owned mining site in Naréna,
Read MoreMali facing the rise of JNIM and its sharia agenda
In the heart of Bamako, the air is thick with uncertainty as Mali’s military leadership confronts a dilemma no government should have to face. The resurgence of coordinated assaults by
Read MoreMarseille transfer window shake-up: quinten timber on the brink of £25m move
Olympique de Marseille is facing a summer transfer window like no other, as financial pressures force the club into difficult decisions. With Champions League revenue absent this season, club officials
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: civil society demands full electoral reform and broader dialogue
In Côte d’Ivoire, the debate over electoral governance reform has intensified following the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). On May 14, 2026, the Platform of 37 Organizations, NGOs,
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