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President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has officially enacted electoral reform legislation, signing into law the revised Senegal electoral code on May 12, 2026. The new measure, passed by the National…
CEDEAO convenes high-level regional dialogue on gender-responsive climate action in Abidjan Abidjan served as the focal point for a pivotal two-day regional workshop convened by the Economic Community of West…
News Society Senegal police detain ally of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko May 16, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Tensions escalate in Senegal as authorities detain Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political…
Lyon vs Lens: a must-win clash for Champions League football With the final whistle of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season approaching, Olympique Lyonnais face RC Lens in a high-stakes encounter…
Ligue 1 final showdown: european spots and relegation battles heat up Sports Desk The 34th matchday of Ligue 1 unfolds this Sunday, May 17, 2026. With European qualification and relegation…
Unexpected visitor delivers message of unity at PASTEF gathering In an unprecedented turn of events, the residence of Ousmane Sonko became the stage for a dramatic political intervention during a…
The Republic of Mali is grappling with one of its most turbulent phases in recent memory. Since seizing power through a military coup in 2020 and reinforcing control with another…
The signing of the revised electoral code by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set the political landscape abuzz. After days of heated discussions and uncertainty, the head of state officially…
With less than three weeks remaining before its first-ever national congress, the leadership of Pastef gathered at the Keur Gorgui residence of party leader Ousmane Sonko to outline a sweeping…
Here are this week’s must-know developments shaping Africa’s political and economic landscape: Macron shifts focus to east Africa at Nairobi summit Africa CEO Forum pushes for continental economic growth Cameroon’s…
Senegal enforces harsh penalties under anti-LGBT+ legislation A French national has been held in Senegalese custody since February 14, facing charges including “unnatural acts” and money laundering. The detainee’s arrest…
Global condemnation of recent terror strikes in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong rebuke against the brutal terror assaults carried out by Al-Qaïda-affiliated militants in Mali…