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A French national has been held in detention in Senegal since February 14, facing charges including “unnatural acts.” Senegal significantly stiffened its anti-homosexuality laws in March, with offenses now carrying …
French national detained in Senegal as anti-LGBT+ law tightens Read More
The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the heinous terrorist attacks perpetrated by extremists linked to Al-Qaeda in Mali, which have occurred since April 25. The …
Un security council condemns recent Mali terror attacks Read More
world escalating persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal: new legislation intensifies crackdown The contrast could not be starker. As Brussels prepares to celebrate three decades of progress in LGBTQ+ rights …
Harsher laws against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal spark global concern Read More
Facing restricted access to international eurobond markets since the disclosure of its 2024 budget revisions, Sénégal has increasingly relied on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities …
Sénégal’s strategic pivot to regional UEMOA market secures significant funding Read More
On the cusp of securing their first Premier League title since 2004, Arsenal must approach every remaining fixture with unwavering focus. The hard-fought 1-0 victory against West Ham last Sunday, …
Arsenal vs burnley: premier league title race heats up Read More
Algeria and Chad advance energy and infrastructure cooperation with two landmark agreements May 16, 2026 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Algeria and Chad have reached a pivotal moment in their bilateral relations, formalizing …
Algeria and Chad boost energy and infrastructure ties with landmark agreements Read More
PASTEF party unity reaffirmed amid Sonko resignation rumors in Senegal The latest internal meeting of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has sparked debate following unconfirmed reports about Ousmane Sonko’s alleged resignation. El Malick …
PASTEF party unity reaffirmed amid Sonko resignation rumors in Senegal Read More
The recent incidents involving truck fires along the Sahelian border region are far from isolated security occurrences. Instead, these events underscore a significant deterioration in the crucial commercial pathways connecting …
Mauritania’s shift: how insecurity strained ties with assimi goïta’s Mali Read More
Senegal’s political arena erupts as Waly Diouf Bodiang takes aim at Serigne Gueye Diop Tensions escalate in Senegal’s political landscape following a scathing public statement by Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director …
Senegal political clash: waly diouf bodiang challenges serigne gueye diop’s leadership Read More
The stakes couldn’t have been higher at Geoffroy-Guichard. Saint-Étienne, a club with a rich history but freshly relegated to Ligue 2, delivered a masterclass in resilience to edge out Rodez …
Saint-Étienne secures Ligue 1 playoff spot after dramatic penalty shootout win Read More
Following a hard-fought encounter, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious after a penalty shootout (0-0, 7-6 on penalties) against Rodez on Friday evening in the Ligue 2 play-off 2. Les Verts are now …
Maubleu’s penalty heroics propel saint-étienne into promotion play-off Read More
French national held in Senegal for homosexuality amid tightening laws A French national has been held in detention in Senegal for over three months following charges related to homosexuality, according …
French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid rising anti-lgbt+ laws Read More