French national detained in Senegal over alleged homosexuality A French engineer, arrested on February 14, faces charges including « acts against nature » and « attempted transmission of HIV ». This detention occurs as Senegal has recently intensified penalties for homosexual relations. A French citizen has been held in detentionContinue Reading
On May 15, 2026, the headquarters of Ousmane Sonko at the Cité Keur Gorgui in Dakar became the nerve center of political strategy. With the Senegalese Patriotic Alliance (PASTEF) national congress just three weeks away, the party’s leader convened a high-stakes meeting with his inner circle. Key figures, including ElContinue Reading
Here’s a rundown of the pivotal political and economic developments across the African continent this past week: Emmanuel Macron’s strategic shift in African policy culminating in Nairobi. The Africa CEO Forum’s call for the private sector to scale up. Ongoing speculation surrounding the vacant Vice-Presidency in Cameroon. Senegal’s constitutional reformContinue Reading
While Brussels prepares to mark three decades of progress with its annual Pride Parade, the situation in Dakar tells a starkly different story. A newly enacted law in Senegal has intensified persecution against LGBTQ+ individuals, transforming the country into one of Africa’s most oppressive nations for sexual minorities. stricter penaltiesContinue Reading
Algeria and Chad advance trans-Saharan road and power plant projects The strategic partnership between Algeria and Chad has reached a new milestone this week, marked by the signing of two significant agreements. These accords focus on public works and energy, following reciprocal visits to N’Djamena and Algiers. The overarching goalContinue Reading
Sénégal: protests erupt over green city project at Lac Rose RFI fri. 15 may 2026 at 11:56 pm utc Residents and environmental advocates in the Sénégal are voicing sharp opposition to a high-end real estate project that threatens the fragile ecosystem of Lac Rose, just outside Dakar. The government’s groundbreakingContinue Reading
Dakar — A recent internal meeting of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has sparked debate following rumors about the potential resignation of party leader Ousmane Sonko. In a decisive statement on social media, El Malick Ndiaye, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and a key figure in the party, reaffirmed its unity and steadfastContinue Reading
Close associate of Senegalese Prime Minister detained in controversial case Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure widely described in local reports as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by policeContinue Reading
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund — final whistle Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PMBundesliga, Matchday 34, 2025–2026 season Key moments from the match 90’ +5 Goal by Yan Couto Borussia Dortmund 90’ Substitution: Leonardo Bittencourt IN, Romano Schmid OUT Werder Bremen 88’ Substitution: Yan Couto IN, Julian Ryerson OUT BorussiaContinue Reading
News Politics Ivory Coast: legal expert argues Ouattara’s political longevity should no longer be questioned FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Ivorian political circles are abuzz following the re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first ordinary congress in Abidjan. Legal expert Ange RodrigueContinue Reading
After a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, Saint-Étienne booked their place in the Ligue 1 promotion playoff, defeating Rodez 7-6 following a 0-0 draw at Geoffroy-Guichard. The victory ended a five-game losing streak in penalty shootouts for the Greens, a drought stretching back a decade. The match itself was a tight affair,Continue Reading
Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Maubleu’s penalty heroics propel Saint-Étienne into Ligue 1 play-off showdown In a tense encounter, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious against Rodez in a penalty shootout (0-0, 7-6 on penalties) during Friday evening’s Ligue 2 play-off 2. Les Verts now prepare to face the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1,Continue Reading