Sénégal electoral reform tightens eligibility rules for candidates
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…
West Africa unites to advance gender and green economy at Abidjan summit
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…
Senegal police detain ally of opposition leader ousmane sonko
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…
Senegal: influential ally of Ousmane Sonko detained amid legal crackdown
news human rights Senegal: influential ally of Ousmane Sonko detained amid legal crackdown FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp An unfolding legal saga in Senegal has intensified debate over the country’s evolving stance on LGBTQ+…
Lyon lens crucial clash for champions league spot
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
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…
Political tensions in Senegal: Mamadou Goumbala urges unity during PASTEF meeting in Dakar
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…
Mali facing military missteps under Assimi Goïta’s rule
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…
Senegal’s revised electoral code now law after president’s signature
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…
Mali’s rising violence: the high cost of rejecting french support
Mali’s rising violence: the high cost of rejecting french support In the arid expanse of the Sahel, where conflicts rage beyond the gaze of European observers, Mali is now confronted…
French engineer jailed in Senegal over homosexuality charges
A French national faces detention in Senegal amid toughened anti-LGBTQ+ laws An engineer in his early 30s from France has been held in Senegalese custody since mid-February on charges including…
Pastef’s critical meeting at Keur Gorgui: Sonko’s vision for the party’s future
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…