new Senegal cabinet reveals sonko allies despite pastef’s absence The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has withdrawn from the new government formed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, citing disagreements over executive structure. Yet multiple ministers with close ties to Ousmane Sonko have been appointed, sparking questions about the cabinet’s political alignment. InContinue Reading

The talented midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has officially completed his transfer to Parme in Italy’s Serie A, following the club’s decision to activate his purchase option. The American international leaves Miami after a season disrupted by injury, securing a permanent deal valued at just under $5 million. Cremaschi, who joined ParmeContinue Reading

Senegal: President Faye forms new government without Pastef following Sonko’s removal Twelve days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko—who now serves as President of the National Assembly—the announcement of a new cabinet lineup underscores a decisive break between two once-allied political figures. Their growing rift has plunged theContinue Reading

Senegal’s political landscape has shifted significantly after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new cabinet that notably excludes members of the Pastef party, led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two leaders, culminating in Sonko’s removal from his ministerial post andContinue Reading

The opposition bloc in Senegal’s National Assembly has taken legal action by filing a formal complaint with the Constitutional Council, contesting the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko as a member of parliament. This development follows closely on the heels of Sonko’s recent dismissal from his ministerial position, sparking renewed institutional friction.Continue Reading

In a significant move that underscores growing concerns about Mali’s economic trajectory, the international credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the country’s sovereign outlook from stable to negative. While the agency maintained the nation’s sovereign debt rating at Caa2—a classification reserved for highly speculative investments—this adjustment signals heightened risks forContinue Reading

The Togolese education system has long operated as a financial drain on families, particularly those of modest means. With the abrupt decision to abolish exam result notifications via SMS, Education Minister Mama Omorou has exposed a decades-long financial scheme embedded within the system under the administration of President Faure Gnassingbé.Continue Reading