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Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund 59’Serhou Guirassy 90’ +5Yan Couto Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund: match report Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:30 PMBundesliga 2025-2026, Matchday 34 Follow the live action as Werder Bremen faced Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga showdown. 90’ Full-time 90’ +5 Goal: Yan Couto 90’ Leonardo BittencourtreplacesRomano Schmid 88’ Yan CoutoreplacesJulian […]
The recent re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) continues to spark significant discussion across the Ivorian political arena. Following the party’s inaugural ordinary congress in Abidjan, legal expert Ange Rodrigue Dadjé asserted that criticisms directed at President Alassane Ouattara for his continued political involvement […]
The recent fires that have engulfed trucks along the Sahelian border regions are far from isolated security incidents. Instead, they signal a deepening crisis along the once-stable commercial arteries connecting Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These trade routes, once relied upon to supply essential goods to remote Malian communities, now face persistent insecurity, further straining […]
Senegal politics: Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery critique of Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political exchange has erupted in Senegal following a high-profile statement from Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Port of Dakar. The outspoken official launched a sharp critique against Minister Serigne Gueye Diop, dismissing his recent official statement as a flawed attempt […]
After a grueling penalty shootout, AS Saint-Étienne secured a 7-6 victory over Rodez AF to claim their spot in the Ligue 1 promotion playoff. The match, which ended 0-0 at full time, saw the Verts overcome their relegation demons with a nerve-shredding display under the Geoffroy-Guichard floodlights. Maubleu’s heroics seal Saint-Étienne’s fate Philippe Montanier’s bold […]
Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Grâce à son gardien remplaçant Brice Maubleu, Saint-Étienne s’impose aux tirs au but contre Rodez et défiera le 16e de Ligue 1 Après un match terne, Saint-Étienne l’a emporté aux tirs au but (0-0, 7-6 aux t.a.b.) face à Rodez vendredi soir lors du play-off 2. Les Verts seront opposés au 16e […]
UN Security Council Condemns Recent Terrorist Attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks that have struck Mali, labeling the assaults as reprehensible and cowardly acts. The attacks, which targeted multiple regions on April 25 and again on May 6, resulted in significant casualties among […]
A 30-year-old French engineer has been held in detention in Dakar for three months following an arrest tied to alleged same-sex relations and financial crimes, according to diplomatic sources. The case has intensified concerns over human rights in Senegal, where a new law passed in early March now imposes five-to-ten-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships. […]
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced profound outrage over the detention of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, following a court-issued warrant in connection with the PRODAC case. In a strongly worded statement, the party led by former President Macky Sall accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating what it termed a “hostage-taking” and […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code, signifying a major stride in Sénégal’s ongoing electoral framework reform. This pivotal decision, following a second parliamentary review, introduces critical implications for the nation’s forthcoming elections. The legislative journey concerning the amendments to articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral […]
Amnesty International demands end to Malian blockade amid rising tensions Amnesty International Amnesty International has urgently called on jihadist factions in Mali to cease their blockade of Bamako, warning that the ongoing restrictions are violating civilians’ fundamental rights to safe movement, food security, and healthcare. “The current blockade of Bamako is having unacceptable consequences on […]
A supposed urgent gathering at the residence of Ousmane Sonko in the Cité Keur Gorgui district was circulating on Friday morning. The unverified report suggested that several key figures from the Pastef movement, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, were expected to attend a meeting […]