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Sonko challenges Justice Minister over stalled legal proceedings Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in judicial accountability, directly challenging Yassine Fall, the Minister…
In Chad, judicial decisions often carry the bitter aftertaste of political rulings. The recent dismissal of Succès Masra’s pourvoi en cassation—a final appeal—transcends mere legal procedure. It marks a defining…
In the northern town of Markounda, Central African Republic, efforts to disarm rebels from the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) have encountered a significant obstacle. Local sources report that…
Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, has officially announced that Casemiro will not feature in the club’s last Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion. The…
The highly anticipated Bundesliga relegation playoff clash between Wolfsburg and Paderborn is set to kick off at the Volkswagen Arena on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM CET. Fans…
Senegal’s Transport Network Takes Shape Ahead of Historic 2026 Youth Olympics The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, led the inaugural session of the Transport and Mobility Steering…
Senegal’s prime minister unveils massive infrastructure blockage Dakar witnessed a critical revelation as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed that 245 infrastructure projects—valued at a staggering 279 billion CFA francs—remain stalled…
A devastating road accident unfolded this week in Koundoul, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena, Chad, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in a tragic collision involving a heavy-duty…
The main trade route linking Dakar and Bamako has come to a standstill, as transporters face mounting challenges at the Kidira border crossing. This critical artery, vital for regional commerce,…
Commercial exchanges between Senegal and Mali have come to a standstill following heightened tensions at the border crossing near Kidira. Truckers and logistics operators report significant delays and disruptions in…
The Teranga Lions have announced their 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by the return of Sadio Mané and a determined Kalidou Koulibaly, despite his injury concerns.…
The Gulf of Guinea emerges as a new battleground in Franco-Russian rivalry Lomé has quietly become the latest focal point of an intense geopolitical contest between France and Russia. The…