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Held in pretrial detention for 20 months in proceedings involving, among other allegations, financial offences, Mahamadane Sarr is awaiting a decision on a new request for provisional release. His defence challenges the pace of the investigation and is seeking details about seized vehicles.
The freeze on onion imports was lifted on Monday, August 31. The market is reopening under a quota system, according to a circular letter cited by Ndarinfo Saint-Louis.
Uncertainty surrounding the local elections announced for next January is causing concern for Thierno Lô. The former minister is calling for the electoral process to remain in line with the Constitution and the law.
In a story post, Dieyna Baldé said her friendship with Mia Guissé had ended. The singer announced that she would speak on her platforms about what she describes as the source of the dispute.
Former FIFA Secretary General Fatma Diouf Samoura has taken over as chair of Seed Project’s board of directors. The sports and education academy based in Thiès plans to draw on her experience to strengthen its governance and expand its work for African youth.
Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure has announced his candidacy in the left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He will notably face MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, co-president of Place publique.
According to Seneweb, Ismaïla Sarr is reportedly keen to join Liverpool. The information available does not specify whether talks between the clubs have taken place or the terms of a potential transfer.
The possibility of postponing Senegal’s territorial elections is being discussed. According to Leral, the country has already seen five postponements of this vote since 1984, while a sixth is currently under discussion.
In Madagascar, the Sakalava people are holding the “fitampoha” this week, a ritual bathing ceremony for the relics of King Toera. This annual celebration is being held for the first time in 128 years.
The Sakalava people are holding the fitampoha in Madagascar this week, a ritual bathing ceremony for royal relics. The 2026 edition marks the return of King Toera’s skull among these relics, 128 years after its absence.
Jordan Bardella raised the possibility of penalising the wearing of the veil in public spaces with a fine. However, the president of the National Rally said the measure would be put to a referendum on what he calls “Islamist ideology”, should Marine Le Pen become president.
After the victory over Mali, Ibou Badji said the memory of an AfroBasket semi-final defeat still lingered. The Senegalese player described the win as a necessity.
Lansar Auto’s chief executive has been held in pretrial detention for 20 months, according to Leral. His lawyers have filed a twelfth request for release in a case where the traceability of seized vehicles has also been questioned by the outlet.
A week after the deadly landslide in Conakry, Mamadi Doumbouya visited the scene of the disaster. Guinean authorities report at least 34 deaths and have announced measures to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the end of the freeze on onion imports effective August 31, 2026. The measure is intended to ensure a regular supply to the domestic market and help stabilise prices.
The 2026 summer transfer window is approaching its traditional September 1 deadline. The end of the period is set to be crucial for clubs still involved in negotiations.
Pape Chérif Ndiaye has announced that he is ending his time with the Senegal national team. The forward said the decision was carefully considered and paid tribute to his journey in the Lions jersey.
Como secured a prestigious away win over Napoli, according to SO FOOT. The Italian club is among Paris Saint-Germain and Lens’ opponents in the Champions League.
Representatives from eastern and western Libya reached an agreement in Tripoli under United Nations auspices. The text aims to advance the organisation of national elections, subject to the reunification of the country’s two governments.
Oil prices are reported to be rising amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The prospect of higher US interest rates is also being raised.
A political controversy has been reported in Casamance involving MP Bakary Diédhiou and Yancoba Diémé. According to PressAfrik, the parliamentarian responded firmly to remarks or a position taken by Yancoba Diémé.
Félix Tshisekedi’s plan for a national dialogue is already causing a clear political divide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The C64 opposition coalition and supporters of Joseph Kabila oppose the announced consultations, while the presidential majority backs the initiative.
Kenya experienced another weekend of political violence, with two opposition rallies disrupted on 29 and 30 August. Observers and civil society organisations are concerned about rising tensions one year ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The 2026-2027 school year begins on September 1 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, affecting some 29 million students. On the eve of the return to class, many parents are looking for affordable school supplies and uniforms in markets across the capital.