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Free from any commitment since his departure from Crystal Palace, Patrick Vieira could take a new role on the bench of the Senegalese national team. The former French international is among the leading candidates to succeed Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira could soon make his return to the sidelines, this time at the national team level. […]
Career military man, former Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and ex-Minister of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Air Force General Birame Diop has been appointed to head the ECOWAS Commission. He will officially take office on September 1, 2026, in Abuja, with the mission of leading the organization’s actions in a regional […]
Gathered this Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government of ECOWAS have elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the organization’s new chairperson. He succeeds Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who had held this position since June 22, 2025. The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou […]
In Senegal, the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has threatened to bring down the government with motions of censure, “as many times as necessary,” accusing the executive of drifting away from the Pastef project. While in Touba on Sunday, July 12, for the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters, President of the National Assembly […]
The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice stocks, estimated at 37,000 tons, and to support a sector facing significant marketing difficulties. Senegal is temporarily tightening its rice import policy. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, […]
After more than a decade serving the Senegalese national team, Sadio Mané has announced the end of his international career. At 34 years old, the forward leaves behind an immense legacy, notably marked by the title at CAN 2021. A major chapter of Senegalese football turns. Sadio Mané has announced his international retirement, bringing an […]
The Senegalese Constitutional Council invalidated the constitutional revision proposed by Pastef and adopted by the National Assembly, due to a procedural flaw. This decision vindicates Bassirou Diomaye Faye and deals a major setback to Ousmane Sonko, in the institutional clash that now pits the President of the Republic against the President of the National Assembly. […]
The dispute between the executive and the National Assembly is taking a judicial turn. The President of the Republic has referred the matter to the Constitutional Council to contest the procedure leading to the adoption of the law on the revision of the Constitution. The high court is now called to rule on the regularity […]
The adoption of the constitutional reform project by the National Assembly of Senegal on June 29 opens a new political chapter. Shortly after, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced that the text would be subject to a popular referendum, although he did not specify the date for this consultation. The examination of this constitutional reform took […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the mission of leading the creation of his future political party. The former Prime Minister would thus take the lead of a task force responsible for defining the […]
In the aftermath of Senegal’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup against Belgium, Pape Gueye surprised everyone by announcing his decision to suspend his international career as long as coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge. The disappointment is immense on the Senegalese side. Having been eliminated early from the 2026 World Cup after a cruel […]
Upset by Belgium (3-2 after extra time) after leading by two goals with just a few minutes left, the Lions of Teranga left the 2026 World Cup in pain. In the aftermath of this disappointment, the Senegalese press points fingers at Pape Thiaw’s tactical choices. Senegal’s exit in the Round of 16 of the 2026 […]
The defeat of Senegal against Belgium (3-2) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup has sparked numerous reactions. Among them is that of Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi, whose post on social media didn’t go unnoticed. Senegal’s elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup continues to provoke reactions. After […]
With the cruel elimination of Senegal, who was overturned by Belgium (3-2) in the round of 16, Africa now only has five representatives at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal came very close to a stunning achievement. Facing Belgium in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Lions of Teranga squandered a two-goal […]
Belgium and Senegal meet this Wednesday at Lumen Field in Seattle for a Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup. The Red Devils, full of confidence, face the Teranga Lions without their goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Discover the official line-ups of both teams. Belgium and Senegal clash this Wednesday evening at Lumen Field in […]
On June 29, the National Assembly of Senegal, presided over by Ousmane Sonko, took a decisive step by adopting the constitutional revision bill. While this text, which will be submitted to a referendum, was presented as a pillar of transparency and balance of power, the heated debates in the plenary session revealed deep fissures within […]
For their round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup against Belgium, Senegal will have to manage without Édouard Mendy, who is injured in the knee. Pape Thiaw confirmed the absence of his starting goalkeeper and announced the starting position for Mory Diaw. Senegal will have to do without their usual last line of […]
The examination of the bill for the revision of the Constitution turned into an incident this Monday, June 29, 2026, at the National Assembly of Senegal. A heated altercation occurred between opposition deputy Abdou Mbow and the majority before he was removed by parliamentary security forces. The examination of the bill for the revision of […]
In Senegal, the constitutional reform led by Pastef opens up much more than a legal debate. Behind the announced overhaul of institutions lies a power struggle between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, former allies who have become rival poles within the same regime. With a weakened presidency, a conquering Parliament, and the horizon of […]
Cape Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have secured their qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They join Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and Ivory Coast among the African representatives qualified for the knockout phase. Seven of the ten African teams participating in the 2026 World Cup have now confirmed their qualification for the […]
Beaten by Norway (3-2), Senegal finds itself in serious difficulty in the race for qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Scoring twice, Ismaïla Sarr nonetheless calls for mobilization ahead of the crucial final match against Iraq. The Senegalese winger, Ismaïla Sarr, expressed his frustration after the loss suffered by the Lions […]
Beaten in their first two outings, Senegal and Iraq are playing for survival in the competition. Their direct confrontation, scheduled in Toronto, will determine which of the two will remain in the hunt for a possible qualification among the best third-placed teams. Senegal and Iraq have not yet said goodbye to the 2026 World Cup, […]
Senegal is having a World Cup 2026 start that is far from expectations. After losing to France in their opening match and then being overturned by Norway in a spectacular game, the Lions of Teranga have yet to score a single point in Group I. Before their last match against Iraq on June 26 in […]
El Malick Ndiaye has been elected the first vice-president of the Senegalese National Assembly after stepping down from the presidency to allow Ousmane Sonko to take the lead of the institution. This return to the top of the parliamentary bureau comes amid an internal reshuffle within Pastef, following a political break between Sonko and President […]
