French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid anti-lgbt crackdown
A 30-year-old French engineer has been held in detention in Dakar for nearly three months following an arrest linked to alleged same-sex relations, according to diplomatic sources. The individual was taken into custody on 14 February under charges that include unnatural acts, conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV. escalating anti-lgbt measures in Senegal […]
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Senegal authorities under fire for arrest of pape malick ndour
The Alliance pour la République (APR) has voiced its strong condemnation following the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, who was taken into custody based on a warrant linked to the PRODAC case. The party, led by former President Macky Sall, declared that Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was the first to publicly refer to […]
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Amnesty urges jihadists to lift blockade on Bamako
Amnesty International demands end to Bamako blockade by jihadists Mali correspondent Amnesty International has urgently called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately cease their blockade of Bamako, warning of severe humanitarian consequences. Since late April, armed groups have restricted critical access routes to the capital, cutting off essential supplies to a landlocked nation heavily […]
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Controversy over alleged meeting at Ousmane Sonko’s home
A circulating report this morning claimed an emergency meeting was scheduled at Ousmane Sonko’s residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui neighborhood. Speculation suggested key Pastef officials, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, were invited to attend at 6 p.m. amid escalating political tensions. However, a […]
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A year of politically charged detention for Chad’s opposition leader Succès Masra
Click to expand Image A full year has now passed since Chadian authorities apprehended and subsequently convicted Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister. His continued incarceration, based on what appear to be politically motivated charges, starkly illustrates the government’s diminishing tolerance for any form of dissent. Masra, who leads the opposition […]
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Russia’s calculated silence: why Moscow turns a deaf ear to struggling allies
As geopolitical storms batter its strategic partners worldwide, one diplomatic pattern has become impossible to ignore: Moscow’s striking silence. Far from the image of an unyielding protector ready to shield its allies at the first sign of trouble, the Kremlin has mastered the art of strategic muteness whenever its partners face turmoil. Let’s dissect this […]
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Ousmane Sonko gathers Pastef leadership in urgent meeting
In a strategic move, Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef, convened an urgent assembly of his party’s top officials this evening at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, scheduled for 6:00 PM, brought together key figures including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, […]
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Ousmane Sonko’s urgent meeting with his team at Keur Gorgui residence
Politics Ousmane Sonko’s urgent meeting with his team at Keur Gorgui residence Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, has called an emergency meeting with his top political advisors at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. Among those summoned to join him at 6:00 PM are El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, […]
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Ousmane sonko calls urgent meeting with political leaders
Ousmane Sonko convenes strategic gathering to consolidate political alliance Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has summoned key members of his political leadership for a crucial meeting this Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district. Scheduled for 6:00 PM, the gathering comes at a pivotal moment for […]
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French citizen detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid legal crackdown
french citizen detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid legal crackdown share share whatsapp linkedin email messenger today, 4:52 pm read in app Véran Escoffier share French authorities are closely monitoring the case of a French national detained in Senegal on February 14 for alleged unnatural acts, following the recent passage of a stringent anti-homosexuality law […]
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Chadian prime minister praises Algerian president’s continental leadership
In a meeting held on Thursday in N’Djamena, Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina warmly received Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, during a two-day working visit to Chad. The encounter centered on strengthening bilateral ties and celebrating Algeria’s influential role on the African stage. The Chadian head of government expressed deep […]
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Laurent gbagbo retains ppa-ci leadership in Côte d’Ivoire
Laurent Gbagbo retains PPA-CI leadership in Côte d’Ivoire Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been confirmed at the helm of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) following its inaugural ordinary congress. Despite earlier indications of a potential withdrawal, his enduring leadership continues to energize supporters, even as the party navigates a challenging […]
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