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Could Patrick Vieira coach Senegal’s national team?

10Jul

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

Could Patrick Vieira coach Senegal’s national team?

could Patrick Vieira coach Senegal's national team? The Senegalese Football Federation is holding an emergency executive committee meeting this Saturday in Dakar, where the future of the Lions of Teranga will be a hot topic. Following their disappointing elimination from the World Cup and a turbulent tournament, the debate over who should lead the team is intensifying. Among the potential names being discussed is that of Patrick Vieira, the former French international. Vieira, who was born in Dakar, has extensive club coaching experience, having managed teams in New York, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa. However, he has never taken charge of a national team. The current manager, Pape Thiaw, remains in his position, having signed a contract mid-tournament. The possibility of...

Could Patrick Vieira coach Senegal’s national football team?

10Jul

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

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Could Patrick Vieira coach Senegal’s national football team?

Could Patrick Vieira take charge of Senegal's national team? The Senegalese Football Federation is preparing for a high-stakes emergency executive meeting this Saturday in Dakar following the Lions of Teranga's disappointing World Cup exit. Among the topics on the agenda: the future of the national team's head coach. And one name keeps resurfacing in discussions—Patrick Vieira. Born in Dakar, the former French international has built a solid club coaching resume with stints at New York City FC, OGC Nice, Crystal Palace, Racing Strasbourg, and Genoa. Yet he has never led a national team, making this potential opportunity particularly compelling for a coach still chasing his first major trophy. Current coach Pape Thiaw remains in his position despite signing his contract mid-tournamen...

Rennes signs Bryan Reynolds for €4m, rejects Burkina Faso defender

10Jul

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

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Rennes signs Bryan Reynolds for €4m, rejects Burkina Faso defender

Stade Rennais has made a decisive move in the transfer market, finalizing the arrival of American right-back Bryan Reynolds for €4 million. The move comes as a strategic reinforcement for Franck Haise’s squad, addressing a long-standing need in the defensive line. Jusqu'à 100€ reversés en cash sur ton 1er pari ! J'en profite Reynolds in, Kaboré out: Rennes reshapes its defensive strategy The Breton club’s summer rebuild has taken a clear direction with the addition of Reynolds, a dynamic and versatile full-back. His arrival has effectively closed the door on the pursuit of Burkinabè international Issa Kaboré, whose potential had been closely monitored by the technical staff. The Rennes hierarchy sought a moder...

Dakar court postpones verdict on signature forgery case involving Ousmane Sonko

10Jul

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Dakar court postpones verdict on signature forgery case involving Ousmane Sonko

The Criminal Court of Dakar has deferred its ruling in the signature forgery case linked to former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, involving Khardiata Tandian, until 23 July 2026. The decision, initially scheduled for 9 July 2026, was postponed due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the alleged accomplice of the defendant. During the hearing, the defense argued vigorously for the release of the accused, emphasizing her prolonged pretrial detention of over a year. They highlighted her status as a married woman and mother of a young child, as well as the possibility that her time already spent in custody could cover any potential sentence. The defense also warned that prolonging her detention would severely disrupt her personal and family life. However, the prosecution s...

Dakar court maintains Khardiata Tandian in custody over forged signature case

10Jul

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Dakar court maintains Khardiata Tandian in custody over forged signature case

In a significant development, the Dakar Criminal Court has postponed the verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, involving Khardiata Tandian. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the decision has been deferred to July 23, 2026, due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the presumed accomplice in the matter. The court also denied Tandian’s request for provisional release. Her legal team argued that she met all criteria for such a measure, noting her prolonged pre-trial detention of over a year, her married status, and her role as a mother to an infant. The defense further emphasized that the time already served might cover any potential sentence, warning that further incarceration would severely disrupt ...

Senegal court delays ruling in Ousmane Sonko signature case

10Jul

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Senegal court delays ruling in Ousmane Sonko signature case

The Correctional Court in Dakar has postponed the verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, linked to defendant Khardiata Tandian. Originally scheduled for July 9, 2026, the ruling has been deferred until July 23, 2026, following the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the alleged accomplice in the matter. Detention upheld despite defense arguments The presiding judge rejected Khardiata Tandian’s request for provisional release, despite her legal team’s arguments that she met all eligibility criteria. Her lawyers emphasized that she has been held in pre-trial detention for over a year, is married, and has a young child. They also pointed out that any potential sentence could be partially served by the time alre...

Senegal’s constitutional council blocks pastef reforms, weakening sonko

10Jul

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Politics

Senegal’s constitutional council blocks pastef reforms, weakening sonko

PoliticsSenegal Senegal's constitutional council blocks pastef reforms, weakening sonko A major ruling by Senegal's highest court delivers a setback to Ousmane Sonko's reform agenda and intensifies political tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese Constitutional Council has struck down the institutional reforms proposed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant blow to Ousmane Sonko's political ambitions. In a decision handed down yesterday, the Council ruled that the reforms violated constitutional provisions, effectively ending the party's efforts to rebalance institutional powers. The reforms, which had been adopted by the National Assembly where Pastef holds a comfortable majority, included provisions to establish a new constitutional court and expand...

10Jul

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

Politics

Senegal’s constitutional council blocks Pastef reforms, weakening Sonko

Politics Senegal Senegal’s constitutional council blocks Pastef reforms, weakening Sonko The Constitutional Council of Senegal has struck down the institutional reform proposed by the ruling Pastef parliamentary majority, dealing a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko’s political ambitions. The decision, announced yesterday, invalidated key provisions of the reform, citing unconstitutional irregularities and procedural flaws during its adoption. Central to the council’s ruling was the absence of a clear funding mechanism for the proposed constitutional court, a cornerstone of the reform. Additionally, the court found that parliamentary procedures were violated when the government’s amendments were examined, particularly regarding the failure to apply the vo...

Senegal’s constitutional council blocks pastef reform, weakening sonko

10Jul

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Politics

Senegal’s constitutional council blocks pastef reform, weakening sonko

Politics Senegal Senegal's constitutional council blocks pastef reform, weakening sonko July 10, 2026 A landmark ruling by Senegal's highest court deals a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko's political ambitions as his party's controversial reform faces rejection. Senegal's Constitutional Council has struck down a major institutional reform proposed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant setback to Ousmane Sonko's political strategy. The council ruled that the reform, which aimed to rebalance institutional powers, violated constitutional provisions on two critical fronts. The decision, delivered on Thursday, specifically highlighted the absence of a funding mechanism for the proposed constitutional court and procedural irregularities during parliamentary debates. The council'...

Senegal constitutional council blocks pastef’s reform push

10Jul

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Politics

Senegal constitutional council blocks pastef’s reform push

PoliticsSenegal Senegal constitutional council blocks Pastef's reform push July 10, 2026 The Constitutional Council has dealt a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko’s ambitions, invalidating key institutional reforms proposed by his party. Constitutional setback for reform agenda The Constitutional Council of Senegal has struck down a major institutional reform bill backed by the ruling Pastef coalition. The decision, handed down yesterday, marks another setback for Ousmane Sonko as his party’s reform agenda faces increasing legal challenges. The rejected legislation, championed by Sonko’s supporters, sought to rebalance institutional powers—a central pillar of their reform program. The bill was passed by the National Assembly, where the ruling party holds a comfortable majority, but ran af...

L’ASM défie le PSG pour le compte du match aller des barrages de la Ligue des champions. Dans ce duel 100 % français,…

10Jul

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L’ASM défie le PSG pour le compte du match aller des barrages de la Ligue des champions. Dans ce duel 100 % français,…

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Côte d’Ivoire secures $80 billion in investment for 2026-2030 development plan

10Jul

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Côte d’Ivoire secures $80 billion in investment for 2026-2030 development plan

Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire, expressed his satisfaction with the unprecedented financial mobilization achieved during the recent Consultative Group meeting for the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030. Held in Abidjan on July 8-9, the event brought together over 2,000 investors from 49 countries, showcasing strong international confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals and development trajectory. The high-level participants included representatives from financial institutions, investment funds, banks, employers' organizations, public and private enterprises, as well as key development partners. Together, they pledged commitments totaling $80 billion, equivalent to 47,820 billion West African CFA francs—nearly four times the initial target...