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Dakar witnessed a significant diplomatic and spiritual encounter this afternoon as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye, the Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting took…
Dakar witnessed a notable diplomatic gesture this week as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye just days before Senegal’s annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage. The…
Bundesliga playoff first leg ends goalless between Wolfsburg and Paderborn The highly anticipated first leg of the Bundesliga promotion/relegation play-offs ended in a frustrating stalemate on Thursday evening. Wolfsburg and…
In a gesture underscoring national unity and interfaith respect, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid an official visit to Dakar’s Archbishop, Mgr André Guèye, just months before the highly anticipated 2026…
Wolfsburg and Paderborn settle for a goalless draw in the first leg of Bundesliga playoffs Wolfsburg’s players, led by captain Christian Eriksen, dominated possession against Paderborn. Wolfsburg and Paderborn played…
The militarization of the Malian state: a structural shift in power Bamako’s declaration of restored military sovereignty following the withdrawal of French forces and the gradual distancing from Western security…
The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has revealed the existence of 245 stalled public infrastructure projects across Senegal, representing a total investment of 279 billion West African CFA francs. Speaking during…
Featured Politics Senegal’s Path to Stability: Dialogue and Consensus Take Center Stage In a pivotal meeting at the Presidential Palace, former Prime Minister Amadou Ba underscored the urgent need for…
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…