Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister has issued a firm directive to the ministers responsible for flood prevention, stressing the urgency of implementing critical measures ahead of the upcoming rainy season. During Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, Ousmane Sonko emphasized the need for immediate action, instructing the relevant ministers to updateContinue Reading
The long-running financial malfeasance probe at the Mutuelle des Enseignants de Côte d’Ivoire (MUPEMENET-CI) has reached a decisive stage. Following weeks of meticulous investigation, the Procureur général at the Pôle Pénal Économique et Financier (PPEF) has formally closed the case ahead of imminent legal proceedings. The allegations? A staggering diversionContinue Reading
Senegal’s president Diomaye Faye launches national consultations amid political reforms RFI Thu 21 May 2026 3:13 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. As Senegal’s new leadership takes shape, President Diomaye Faye has initiated a series of national consultations, marking a departure fromContinue Reading
football ligue 1 Nice handed two full stadium closures after fan disturbances at Allianz Riviera Following fan-related incidents during Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash against Metz, the French Football League’s disciplinary body has imposed severe sanctions on OGC Nice. The club will face two matches behind closed doors and one suspendedContinue Reading
Ligue 1 Barrages Nice vs Saint-Étienne Nice faces tough penalties before Saint-Étienne playoff clash Just days before their critical Ligue 1 relegation playoffs against AS Saint-Étienne, OGC Nice has been hit with severe sanctions from the LFP disciplinary committee. The penalties follow last Sunday’s disappointing draw against Metz, which sealedContinue Reading
Following the chaotic scenes at the Allianz Riviera during the final Ligue 1 match against Metz (0-0), the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) disciplinary committee has handed down its verdict on OGC Nice. The club will face AS Saint-Étienne in a high-stakes relegation playoff on May 29 at 20:45, butContinue Reading
Foot, Ligue des champions, PSG Nuno Mendes avant la finale face à Arsenal : « Si on joue comme eux, ce serait un match un peu chiant » During Wednesday’s UEFA Media Day, held just ten days before the highly anticipated Champions League final against Arsenal, PSG’s dynamic left-back, Nuno Mendes, offered hisContinue Reading
After a turbulent season marked by financial strain and sporting disappointment, Olympique de Marseille faces significant changes in its defensive lineup. Leonardo Balerdi, one of the club’s most scrutinized defenders, is on the brink of a transfer this summer. From intransferable to inevitable departure Just months ago, Leonardo Balerdi wasContinue Reading
Tchad Tchad: 22.5 million USD French backing to revive cotton sector Tchad, the second-largest cotton producer in Central Africa, secures a US$22.5 million investment from France to strengthen and revitalize its cotton industry. Tchad stands as the second-largest cotton producer in Central Africa, trailing only Cameroon. Yet, despite its potential,Continue Reading
Is Bamako still secure? Once a forbidden question, it now hangs over the capital with grim urgency. On a Tuesday in May 2026, the rural commune of Siby, just 30 kilometers from the city center, became the stage for an unprecedented assault. Militants from the Group for the Support ofContinue Reading
The political segment of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms took place this Tuesday in Dakar, following a brief one-day postponement. The session, attended by the President of the UEMOA Commission, Abdoulaye Diop, highlighted that while Senegal maintains a generally satisfactory performance across 145 evaluated reforms, a slightContinue Reading
The legal saga surrounding Fadilou Kéita, the Director-General of Senegal’s Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), has intensified after the mayor of Kaolack, Serigne Mboup, and Habibou Lèye, a key figure in the « Cœur de ville » urban renewal initiative, were summoned for questioning at Dakar’s urban police headquarters.Continue Reading