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The National Assembly of Sénégal finds itself at the center of fresh controversy. A seemingly simple phrase—”send to your Orange Money number”—originating from an internal exchange among lawmakers or staffers,…
PSG PSG’s road to champions league final: rest, friendlies and tactical plans Twelve days without competitive matches lie ahead for Paris Saint-Germain after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Paris FC in…
Nantes coach Vahid Halilhodzic in shock after abandoned Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse In an unprecedented turn of events, FC Nantes head coach Vahid Halilhodzic expressed his disbelief after the…
Analyzing Russia’s latest move in Mali: what’s really behind the Africa Corps’ statement Recent statements from the Africa Corps—aligned with Russian allies—have sent shockwaves through Bamako’s political circles. The message…
Thousands of students tackle national technical exams in Bénin The nationwide written examinations for the 2026 Diplôme de Technicien (DT) officially commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026, across all regions…
Ligue 1 playoffs: ASSE faces Nice in relegation battle at Geoffroy Guichard Saint-Étienne’s football club, ASSE, will host OGC Nice in a crucial Ligue 1 relegation playoff clash at the…
In a bold move to solidify its political structure and reinforce its leadership, the party PASTEF has unveiled two pivotal events scheduled for June next year. Speaking after a mass…
Senegal’s Future Hangs in the Balance as President Faye Navigates Critical National Consultations The nation of Senegal stands at a pivotal juncture as it prepares for high-stakes national consultations scheduled…
political tensions in N’Djamena after opposition sentences spark debate In Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, the sentencing of eight opposition figures to eight years in prison has intensified political tensions. While critics…
Discipline questioned at Pastef rally: Ousmane Sonko departs early as Abass Fall addresses concerns A large-scale “patriotic” walk in Dakar, themed Marching Toward 2029, was abruptly interrupted by organizational challenges,…
Ukraine’s evolving military strategy reshapes the conflict’s dynamics Four years into a relentless war, Ukraine has transformed its approach to counter Russian aggression. No longer confined to its own borders,…
French engineer’s detention in Senegal fuels diplomatic tensions The arrest of a French national in Senegal on homosexuality charges has intensified diplomatic friction between Paris and Dakar. An engineer in…