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Prime Minister Sonko to face lawmakers in constitutional accountability session Dakar — This Thursday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his government will appear before members of parliament for a quarterly session devoted to answering pressing questions. The constitutional mandate to oversee executive actions and Article 104 of the National Assembly’s internal rules underpin this accountability […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal recently issued a directive to government officials, urging them to accelerate the finalization and operational launch of public infrastructure projects currently underway across the nation. During an inter-ministerial council focused on infrastructure, held in Dakar, the head of government emphasized the critical need to promptly resolve administrative, financial, and […]
Senegal’s Sonko warns of economic fallout from stalled infrastructure projects The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has revealed disturbing findings from a national infrastructure audit, exposing billions in frozen investments and opaque management practices. With over 5 trillion FCFA committed, the report flags severe economic and social risks for the country. The Prime Minister […]
The Supreme Court of Chad has definitively upheld the 20-year prison sentence against opposition leader Succès Masra, closing the legal chapter on one of the country’s most contentious political cases. The decision, delivered on Thursday, rejected the appeal filed by the former prime minister, affirming the original verdict handed down on August 9, 2025. Legal […]
AperçuLiverpool – Brentford : 17 statistiques d’avant-match à connaître Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram As Liverpool prepares for their final Premier League fixture of the season against Brentford this Sunday, we delve into a comprehensive statistical preview. The Reds are set to welcome the Bees to Anfield for a 4 PM BST kickoff, with […]
European football enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the season’s most anticipated events. On Saturday, May 30, Paris Saint-Germain is set to battle Arsenal FC in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final. This monumental clash will unfold within the magnificent Puskás Aréna in Budapest, promising an extraordinary European spectacle available for live broadcast viewing […]
Afrique International Bénin’s historic transition: patrice talon hands over power 81 No comment Libreville, Friday, May 22, 2026 – Bénin stands on the cusp of closing one of the most significant political chapters in its recent history. On the eve of President-elect Romuald Wadagni’s official inauguration, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, outgoing President Patrice […]
For three decades, Alpha Amadou Kané has made the journey from Bamako to his hometown in central Mali every Tabaski. This year, the 40-year-old is staying put—not by choice, but because of an escalating jihadist blockade that has turned the country’s roads into no-go zones. Since late April, armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda have enforced […]
Tchad opposition leader succèS Masra remains jailed after appeal rejected Political tensions escalate in N’Djamena as Supreme Court upholds 20-year sentence The Supreme Court’s decision The Tchad Supreme Court has upheld the 20-year prison sentence against opposition leader Succès Masra, a former Prime Minister, after rejecting his appeal on May 21. His legal team confirmed […]
After a promising start to their Premier League campaign, Chelsea have hit a major slump, dropping seven straight games in the top flight. A Champions League exit at the hands of PSG and a FA Cup final loss to Manchester City have compounded their struggles, leaving the London side in 8th place heading into the […]
Bamako’s junta confronts a strategic void Mali is no longer merely a nation in distress; it has become a critical fault line across the entire Sahel region. The combined pressure from jihadist factions, Tuareg separatist militias, escalating ethnic rivalries, economic collapse, and growing military reliance on Moscow is transforming Mali’s inherent state fragility into an […]
RC Lens vs OGC Nice: a historic cup final with european ambitions on the line The Stade de France hosts a pivotal clash between Lens and Nice, where dreams of silverware and continental glory hang in the balance. After Paris Saint-Germain’s early exit from the competition, the Coupe de France final now offers a rare […]