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Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick has officially confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will not feature in the Red Devils’ final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton. The Brazilian international, whose potential move to Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi has been widely discussed, played his last match for the club in a dramatic 3-2 […]
live Wolfsburg vs Paderborn playoff clash kickoff time The Volkswagen Arena is buzzing with anticipation as Wolfsburg prepares to face Paderborn in a high-stakes Bundesliga relegation playoff showdown. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM local time on May 21, 2026, promises intense action and high stakes for both teams. The Volkswagen Arena, […]
The Minister of Ground and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, took the helm of the first coordination meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee this week, marking the launch of the operational plan for an unprecedented event in Senegal’s history. For the first time, Africa will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, welcoming […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has disclosed that 245 infrastructure projects remain stalled across the country, with a combined public investment value of 279 billion CFA francs. Identifying the scope of stalled infrastructure Speaking during an interministerial council meeting in Dakar, Mr. Sonko highlighted that these projects—either partially completed or still under construction—have […]
A fatal road accident unfolded on the outskirts of Koundoul, a town bordering N’Djamena, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in the most tragic of circumstances. The collision occurred when a heavy-duty truck slammed into the motorcyclist, killing him instantly. The impact was so severe that both the rider and his motorcycle were thrown onto […]
The main trade corridor linking Dakar to Bamako has ground to a halt following escalating border tensions. Trucks and transporters are stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where commercial activity between Senegal and Mali has been abruptly suspended. Border authorities have enforced stricter controls, citing security concerns. This has created a bottleneck for goods moving between […]
The Dakar-Bamako transport corridor has come to a standstill as cross-border flows between Senegal and Mali face unprecedented disruption. Trucks carrying essential goods and commodities now queue for miles at the Kidira checkpoint, a critical transit point where the two nations meet. what triggered the blockade? The halt in traffic stems from escalating tensions at […]
Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad revealed: stars and rising talents unite Senegal has unveiled its 28-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring global stars Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, defying injury concerns. Head coach Pape Thiaw addresses the challenges ahead, including a highly anticipated clash with France, as the Teranga Lions set ambitious […]
Togo has emerged as a crucial arena for an intense geopolitical rivalry unfolding between France and Russia. Through a blend of crisis diplomacy, security pacts, and soft power initiatives, these two global powers are actively vying for influence over this strategically important state situated on the Gulf of Guinea. Within the discreet spheres of power […]
During a recent interministerial council meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully voiced his deep frustration regarding the handling of judicial files related to public accountability in Senegal. The head of government intervened following a presentation by Justice Minister Yassine Fall, to whom he directly posed pointed questions about the judicial system’s effectiveness in addressing alleged […]
On May 18, 2026, the Nigerien government formalized a decisive move in the Council of Ministers: the establishment of a state-owned uranium mining company and the termination of French firm Orano’s mining concession at Arlit. Under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic, this decision officially ends over 50 years of French […]
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire flags © DR West African ally strengthens Morocco’s Sahara stance Diplomatic backing deepens as Abidjan endorses Rabat’s territorial integrity During an official working visit to Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nialé Kaba, reaffirmed her country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, including the Sahara region, following high-level […]