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
Tougher penalties for LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal A French citizen has been held in a Senegalese detention center since February 14, facing charges including acts against nature, criminal association, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV. The arrest occurred amid a broader crackdown on presumed homosexuality in the country, whereContinue Reading
The UN Security Council has issued a stern condemnation regarding the “heinous terrorist” offensives launched by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali since April 25. In a formal statement, the council emphasized the urgent need to hold the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of these violent acts accountable before the law. Mali isContinue 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
As Arsenal inches closer to a long-awaited Premier League title, every remaining fixture holds immense weight. While their narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last Sunday undoubtedly cleared a significant hurdle, the Gunners cannot afford to underestimate any opponent. This Monday evening marks their final home game of the season,Continue 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
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 How Mauritania shifted from ally to critic of Mali’s Assimi Goïta Report May 15, 2026 0 68 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The recent wave of truck burnings along the Sahelian border isn’t just another isolated security incident—it signals a deeper fracture in relations between Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These once-stableContinue 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
Mali terror attacks draw strong UN security council condemnation The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terror attacks in Mali, labeling them as heinous and despicable acts that pose severe threats to international peace and security. During a formal statement released on Friday, theContinue Reading
A French national has been held in Senegal for three months following an arrest linked to homosexuality charges, prompting diplomatic attention from Paris. detention under controversial legislation Senegalese authorities took the French engineer into custody on February 14, charging him with ‘unnatural acts’—a legal term now encompassing homosexual relations underContinue Reading