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A French national has been taken into custody in Dakar, Sénégal, as part of a sweeping crackdown on perceived violations of the country’s laws regarding LGBTQ+ rights. The 30-year-old engineer, …
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French national detained in Senegal amid legal scrutiny A French national has been held in Senegal since mid-February on multiple charges, including allegations classified as “acts against nature.” French diplomatic …
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Escalating feud: Port Director targets journalist over Ousmane Sonko claims The verbal sparring between Waly Diouf Bodian and Madiambal Diagne has reached new heights following a controversial post about opposition …
Senegal media clash: Waly Diouf Bodian accuses Madiambal Diagne of spreading falsehoods Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye officially ratified Law n° 2026-10 on May 12, 2026, ushering in a significant modification to Senegal’s Electoral Code. This pivotal reform, which profoundly reshapes the …
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West African leaders focus on gender and green economy in Abidjan talks The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched a two-day regional workshop in Abidjan today, centered on …
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Current Affairs Society Senegal: prominent political figure linked to ousmane sonko detained FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = A significant legal development has sparked considerable debate across Senegal following the detention of Matar Ndiaga …
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A significant judicial development is unfolding in Sénégal following the detention of Matar Ndiaga Seck, 51, a prominent figure identified as a politician with close ties to influential government circles. …
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OL vs Lens: a make-or-break clash for european football supremacy Lens secured victory over Lyon in their last cup encounter via penalty shootout Lyon’s season hangs in the balance as …
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Football : places européennes, barrage… les enjeux avant la dernière journée de Ligue 1 Frédéric Denis , AFP Publié le samedi 16 mai 2026 à 13:55 Facebook Whatsapp X, anciennement Twitter …
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A remarkable event unfolded in Cité Keur Gorgui, specifically at the residence of Ousmane Sonko, where a pivotal meeting of PASTEF’s political bureau was underway. While the high-level discussions progressed …
Mamadou goumbala’s plea for unity at ousmane sonko’s pastéf meeting Read More
AccueilMondeMali : Assimi Goïta face à l’échec de la fuite en avant… MondeNotre sélection Mali : Assimi Goïta face à l’échec de la fuite en avant militaire Par : La …
Assimi goïta’s Mali regime confronts mounting security failures Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s formal enactment of the revised electoral code has ignited widespread discussion across the nation’s political landscape. After a period of anticipation and intense political deliberations, the …
Senegal’s electoral code reform: a political victory for ousmane sonko and pastef? Read More