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Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old politician widely described in local reports as a close associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) …
Senegal police detain politician linked to Ousmane Sonko over alleged unnatural acts Read More
Matam Ndiaga Seck, a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, detained in Senegal A 51-year-old political figure widely described as a close associate of Senegal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko …
Senegal arrests activist linked to Ousmane Sonko over alleged same-sex acts Read More
Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund 59’ Serhou Guirassy 90’ +5 Yan Couto Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund match report Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PMBundesliga 2025-2026, Matchday 34 Live coverage …
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News Politics Ivorian politics: Legal expert defends Alassane Ouattara’s continued political presence FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Recent political developments in Côte d’Ivoire have reignited debates about the legitimacy of veteran leaders remaining in …
Ivorian politics: why ouattara’s political longevity is now justified Read More
The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Mali, labeling them as heinous acts that pose severe threats to global peace and …
UN security council slams deadly terrorist attacks in Mali Read More
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced its profound outrage following the detention of its comrade, Pape Malick Ndour. His arrest is linked to a committal order issued in …
Apr condemns pape malick ndour’s arrest, points finger at ousmane sonko Read More
Senegal’s electoral framework takes shape as critical amendments are enacted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted amendments to articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code, a decisive move …
New electoral code amendments signed into law by president bassirou diomaye faye Read More
The human rights watchdog Amnesty International has issued an urgent call for jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift restrictions on civilian movement, warning that prolonged road blockades around the …
Human rights groups urge jihadists to end Mali transport blockade Read More
With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s abrupt decision to halt all cattle exports has left Abidjan scrambling to secure 172,000 head of livestock—a daunting task as traditional suppliers …
Tabaski 2026: Burkina Faso halts cattle exports, straining ivory coast supply Read More
Ousmane Sonko gathers Pastef leadership in Dakar strategy session At his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, founder and leader of the Pastef party, convened …
Ousmane Sonko gathers Pastef leadership in Dakar strategy session Read More
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected to lead Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI Delegates at an ordinary congress in Abidjan have reaffirmed their support for former President Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the Parti …
Laurent gbagbo re-elected leader of ppa-ci in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
Senegal’s prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko has called an urgent meeting with his key advisors at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, scheduled for …
Political strategy meeting of Senegal’s pastef leader Read More