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Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko en route vers la présidence de l’Assemblée, l’opposition dénonce un « coup d’Etat institutionnel » Actus. L’Assemblée nationale du Sénégal examine, mardi 26 mai, la réintégration comme député de l’ex-Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, une étape qui pourrait lui permettre de prendre la tête du Parlement. L’opposition accuse la majorité au pouvoir de vouloir imposer un « coup d’Etat institutionnel ». Publié le 26/05/2026 à 10h00 - Par La Rédaction Africa Radio avec AFP Envie d'afficher votre publicité ?Contactez-nous Une ascension éclair après son limogeage  Limogé vendredi par ...

Saint-Étienne faces Nice in crucial ligue 1 playoff opener AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) welcomes OGC Nice to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this Tuesday evening for the highly anticipated first leg of their Ligue 1 promotion playoff. Here's a comprehensive guide to the match timings and broadcast channels. Sur le même thèmeAssociation Sportive Saint Etienne (ASSE)Stade Geoffroy Guichard This pivotal two-legged playoff series, determining a club's place in France's top football division, kicks off its initial round tonight. Following a revised fixt...

Sénégal at a crossroads: major political reshuffling in motion Dakar braces for a transformative political day as Senegal navigates through sweeping institutional changes. This morning, the nation awakens to a newly appointed Prime Minister, while the National Assembly prepares to elect its new president. These developments mark a significant shift in the country's political landscape, reshaping power dynamics and setting the stage for future governance challenges. a technocrat at the helm: who is the new prime minister? The appointment of Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as Senegal's new Prime Minister has sent ripples through the political sphere. Previously serving as Minister of the National Agenda for the Sénégal 2050 Transformation initiative, Lo brings ...

Joseph Figueira’s ordeal in the Central African Republic (CAR) serves as a stark example of how the Wagner Group has weaponized a humanitarian worker’s detention to undermine Western influence in the region. The Belgian-Portuguese aid worker was abducted on May 26, 2024, in a remote area of the Mbomou prefecture, southeastern CAR. After nearly two years in detention, he was transferred to Lisbon in early April 2026. During this period, his case became a central narrative in Moscow’s broader campaign to discredit international humanitarian actors in CAR. From arrest to propaganda tool The circumstances of Figueira’s detention, carried out by Wagner operatives, were swiftly amplified by Kremlin-affiliated media outlets. A court in CAR sentenced him, and the ruling was framed by Russian-back...

The harrowing ordeal of Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, has finally come to an end after more than two years behind bars in the Central African Republic. His release, granted on humanitarian grounds, marks a turning point in a case that has drawn international attention. In an exclusive interview from his home in Portugal, where he now lives with his family, Figueira speaks candidly about the circumstances of his arrest in Zemio, a town in southeastern Central African Republic, exactly two years prior. The timing of his detention raises critical questions: was his arrest incidental, or was he deliberately targeted for reasons tied to political propaganda? Life Behind Bars in Bria: A Descent into Despair Figueira’s ordeal reached its darkes...

footballbundesligawolfsburg suffers historic relegation after Paderborn playoff lossThe northern Germany club will compete in the 2.Bundesliga next season for the first time since 1996-97 after a dramatic playoff defeatWolfsburg’s hopes of maintaining their Bundesliga status vanished in dramatic fashion on Monday evening at Paderborn. The Wolfsburger, featuring stars like Christian Eriksen, fell to a 2-1 defeat after extra time in the relegation playoff second leg, sealing their relegation to the 2.Bundesliga for the first time in nearly three decades.The match began brightly for the visitors, who took the lead after just three minutes. Dzenan Pejcinovic capitalized on a precise pass from Adam Daghim to open the scoring, giving Wolfsburg an early advantage. However, the game quickly turned...

With the Champions League final against Arsenal just days away, Paris Saint-Germain faces a critical challenge: ensuring two of their most vital players regain full fitness ahead of the high-stakes showdown in Budapest. Uncertainty looms over PSG's starting lineup Luis Enrique’s squad, fresh off their Ligue 1 title triumph, had hoped to enter the Puskas Arena with all hands on deck. However, the absence of Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé from the club’s recent internal friendly has raised fresh concerns about their readiness. The countdown to Saturday’s clash with the Gunners is now ticking louder than ever. The Parisian giants, fresh from their domestic league victory, are determined to add a European crown to their season. But their preparations are under threat, as the fitness statu...

Mali turmoil: insights from Kidal’s rebel-held territory The Mali conflict has taken a dramatic turn in recent weeks, with coordinated offensives reshaping the balance of power in the northern regions. In late April, a powerful alliance between the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, and the Front de Libération de l'Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel faction, overran key military positions across several cities. One of the most significant developments occurred in Kidal, where FLA fighters—now allied with JNIM—have seized control of the city, a stronghold they had lost to government forces in late 2023. The Mali military, supported by Russian Africa Corps units, suffered heavy losses in the surprise assault. Civilian populations in the area have ...

Relegation playoff live: OGC Nice battles AS Saint-Étienne for Ligue 1 survival Nice The fate of OGC Nice hangs in the balance this week as the club battles for Ligue 1 survival. The opening leg of the relegation playoff kicks off Tuesday evening at Saint-Étienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, with the Gym facing an uphill challenge against a hostile crowd and without key striker Elye Wahi or their traveling fans. Alone against the world. That’s the feeling gripping OGC Nice as they approach this relegation playoff. The club’s very existence in Ligue 1 is on the line over two high-stakes matches, and the Aiglo...

Saint-Étienne gears up for ligue 1 play-off: old doubtful, tardieu back Saint-Étienne Left-back Ben Old of AS Saint-Étienne is questionable for the crucial Ligue 1 play-off first leg against Nice this Tuesday at Geoffroy-Guichard, after sustaining a hamstring injury during the play-offs against Rodez. However, midfielder Florian Tardieu is fit and ready for action, having recovered from a calf injury. Just ten days after securing victory in the Ligue 2 play-offs against Rodez (0-0, 7-6 on penalties), AS Saint-Étienne is now preparing for a challenging encounter with OGC Nice in the Ligue 1 play-offs. On Monday, ahead of the inaugural match, Stéphanois coach Philippe Montanier provided an update on his squad's readiness.Ben Old, the New Zealand international left-back, who picked up ...