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Mason Greenwood’s future is generating intense buzz as the summer transfer window heats up. The 24-year-old attacker, who has delivered a standout season with Olympique de Marseille, is drawing attention …
Mason greenwood transfer news: roma leads race with marsailles’ €50m price tag Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire strengthens ties with Rwanda ahead of Basketball Africa League event The Rwandan capital, Kigali, recently hosted a high-level Ivorian delegation led by Minister of State Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, …
Ivorian delegation meets Rwanda’s Kagame ahead of BAL investor event Read More
Chad N’Djamena tackles urban chaos amid persistent poverty In N’Djamena, addressing urban disorder highlights a critical challenge: combating deep-rooted poverty to prevent ineffective, short-lived crackdowns. N’Djamena’s municipal authorities have made …
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Just four days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. The parliamentary session …
Sonko returns to power as Senegal assembly president after prime ministerial dismissal Read More
Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly, marking a significant political milestone following his party’s sweeping victory in parliamentary elections. Sonko’s election comes despite recent tensions between …
Ousmane Sonko elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly Read More
Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly following political upheaval Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of the National Assembly just days after being dismissed …
Ousmane sonko elected Senegal parliament president amid political tensions Read More
International Senegal: Ousmane Sonko elected Speaker of the National Assembly Days after his dismissal as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly. ParMay 26, 2026 …
Senegal Ousmane Sonko elected speaker of national assembly Read More
President Romuald Wadagni hosts Mali’s Foreign Minister in Cotonou During the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly elected President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a high-level …
Benin and Mali strengthen diplomatic ties with shared vision and cooperation Read More
Senegal’s political landscape shaken by Ousmane Sonko’s ethical stand against Bassirou Diomaye Faye In a philosophical address following his election as President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko exposed the …
Senegal political split between Sonko and Faye deepens over governance ethics Read More
As the Tabaski festivities approached, the government in Burkina Faso implemented a significant policy choice: an outright prohibition on cattle exports. This decision aimed to prioritize the affordability for local …
Burkina Faso’s cattle export ban: a high-stakes gamble for economic stability Read More
Amidst the complex geopolitical landscape of West Africa, recent commercial directives from Niger’s transitional authorities are drawing significant scrutiny from economic operators and regional analysts alike. While trade routes to …
Niger’s new trade route: a month-long opening to Algeria as southern borders remain closed Read More
The political landscape in Senegal has taken a dramatic turn following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye‘s decisive move to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22. This sudden break in …
Senegal political crisis sonko faye clash intensifies Read More