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Urgent gathering at Ousmane Sonko’s home in Dakar sparks political buzz Political observers are buzzing after Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, called an impromptu meeting of key party figures at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The late-afternoon session, scheduled for 6 p.m. this Friday, has set tongues wagging […]
french national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid rising anti-lgbtq+ laws share share whatsapp linkedin email messenger updated today at 4:52 pm senegalese authorities have intensified crackdowns on lgbtq+ individuals following the adoption of a controversial law in march. diplomatic sources confirm a french citizen was detained in Dakar on february 14 over alleged “unnatural […]
Mali blocus: JNIM’s siege on Bamako triggers alarm over civilian suffering The capital of Mali has been under a tight blockade since April 30, imposed by jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). This siege has severely restricted the movement of civilians, prompting international condemnation. On May 15, Amnesty International […]
During a working visit to N’Djamena, Chad’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, met with Prime Minister Allamaye Halina. The meeting centered on Algeria’s pivotal role in fostering African solidarity and strengthening ties between the two nations. The Chadian Prime Minister acknowledged the Algerian President’s strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to bolstering […]
Laurent Gbagbo secures party leadership in Côte d’Ivoire At nearly 81 years old, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as the leader of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first regular congress. Despite earlier indications of stepping back from politics, his leadership continues to resonate with supporters, […]
Moscow’s hollow roar: The Kremlin’s failure to back Venezuela There are silences that echo louder than confessions, and diplomatic condemnations that reveal more about retreat than resolve. When seismic political shifts rocked Caracas in early 2026—marked by large-scale U.S. military intervention and the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro—the Russian Federation responded with a disconcerting passivity. […]
The Stade Orange Vélodrome is set to host a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale on Sunday, with Olympique de Marseille (OM) facing Stade Rennais in a must-win clash to secure a top-five finish and Europa League qualification. After a hard-fought victory over Le Havre, the Phocaeans head into the final day with renewed belief—but their defensive […]
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, recently shared his deep disappointment over Declan Rice’s decision to leave the Red Devils for Arsenal. The Portuguese midfielder had envisioned Rice as the cornerstone of United’s defensive midfield, a role the English international ultimately filled for the London-based club. Fernandes reflects on the missed opportunity Fernandes had long […]
Urgent call to uphold humanitarian law amid Bamako blockade The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting severe hardship on civil·e·s, jeopardizing their fundamental rights to food, health, and safety, and violating international humanitarian law, warns Amnesty International. The group is urging the GSIM (Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans), an Al-Qaïda-affiliated armed faction, […]
Speculation had mounted: would he step aside or remain active? Despite being barred from contesting the recent Ivorian presidential election due to a technicality distinguishing between a “pardon” and “amnesty,” the octogenarian Laurent Gbagbo had previously hinted at a withdrawal from the political arena. Was it the decision of his “foremost adversary,” Alassane Ouattara, to […]
Chad digital beauty trap: young girls in N’Djamena under social media pressure In N’Djamena, social media’s relentless focus on appearance is reshaping how young girls view themselves, fueling self-doubt and risky behaviors. Alwihda Info 15 may 2026 — 2 min read Share By Barra Lutter Scroll through TikTok or Instagram in N’Djamena, and the message […]
Marco Werner, head coach of RB Leipzig, has confirmed that goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi will make a return for the club’s final Bundesliga fixture of the season. Gulacsi, who had been sidelined due to injury, has completed his recovery process and is now deemed fit to feature in the upcoming match. Werner’s announcement comes as a […]