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Referred to by the President of the Republic, the Constitutional Council struck down the law governing special funds. According to information reported by Leral, the ruling found two violations of Article 82.
In Diamniadio, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received the Olympic Village and the Equestrian Centre, according to Afrique7. Meanwhile, the National Police are stepping up their security preparations ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Leral reports.
Donald Trump said on Friday that he had reached an agreement with Venezuela to obtain 65 billion barrels of oil. Washington is expected to rely on Alejandro Betancourt, a businessman whose fortune is linked to Chavismo, as an intermediary.
Liverpool have reportedly had two bids for Ismaïla Sarr rejected by Crystal Palace. According to information reported by Senego, the London club are now asking for £75 million, or around €88 million, for the Senegalese winger.
According to France 24, Bradley Barcola is leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join Liverpool. The outlet describes the deal as a record fee for a Ligue 1 transfer, without specifying the amount in the available information.
Le Mans, recently promoted to Ligue 1, have submitted an offer to Metz to sign Habib Diallo, according to Foot Mercato as reported by Le Soleil. The Senegalese forward, who is under contract until 2028, is said to be considering his future.
Hundreds of people gathered in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, in memory of the victims of an attack blamed on gangs. The reported toll stands at at least 47 dead and more than 50 kidnappings.
Calls for parliamentary commissions of inquiry concern fishing licences, land management of the maritime public domain, waived tax revenue and TRS financial mechanisms. The available information does not specify who made the requests or whether they will lead to institutional action.
FPRS And Liggey is calling for inclusive financial talks following Moody’s downgrade of Senegal’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to Caa2, with a negative outlook. The party also calls for greater budget transparency and a national recovery plan.
Requestioned in the investigation into the deaths of Aziz Dabala and Waly Gano, Nabou Lèye again denied any involvement. According to information reported by Les Échos, her phone’s geolocation data and DNA analysis would not place her at the crime scene.
The file on the first amended finance bill was reportedly returned to the government by the National Assembly, according to information reported by Dakaractu, citing Les Échos. The return was reportedly linked to an issue concerning parliamentary referral, with no review date known at this stage.
AS Monaco beat Olympique de Marseille 2-0 on the second matchday of Ligue 1. Led by Paris Brunner, the Monaco club have six points and move top of the table.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reacted to the death of Cheikhna Cheikh Saadbou Aïdara, described as a leading figure in the Khadre community. He extended his condolences to the deceased’s family and to followers of the community in Senegal and Mauritania.
Juventus and Tottenham have reached an agreement for the transfer of Pape Matar Sarr, according to a report by Senego attributed to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Senegalese midfielder is set to join the Italian club on loan with a conditional purchase option.
Asked about the possibility of dissolving the National Assembly, Amadou Ba, presented as a member of PASTEF, said the decision was the president’s to make. The source provides no further details on the context or on any decision currently under consideration.
Senegal defeated Mali 97-71 in the African qualifiers for the 2027 Basketball World Cup. The victory at the Dakar Arena sees Senegal regain first place in Group F.
A mutiny was foiled in Niger on Saturday, August 29, according to PressAfrik. The capital, Niamey, then experienced a second night described as relatively calm, while the episode could leave repercussions within the army.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the lifting of the freeze on onion imports from Monday, August 31, 2026. The measure comes after several months of suspension.
The supplementary finance bill submitted to the National Assembly was not examined as planned, Leral reports. The outlet says the file was returned to the government.
A boat that left Gambia and was heading for the Canary Islands was intercepted 185 kilometres southwest of Dakhla by the Royal Moroccan Navy. Authorities reported that 201 people were on board, including 18 Senegalese nationals.
A Chinese national injured in an attack on a gold-panning site in Mali’s Kéniéba region has died at Dakar’s Hôpital Principal, according to information reported by Dakaractu. Other victims were evacuated to the Senegalese capital after a journey of more than 13 hours.
Russia says it helped repel an attempted coup in Niger, according to a BBC Afrique report. The information provided does not specify the circumstances of the attack or the nature of the assistance mentioned.
Following severe forest fires in eastern and northern Algeria, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants the death penalty to be enforced against those responsible for deliberate fires. The official toll stands at least 12 dead.
Nepal has begun burying hundreds of victims of floods that struck the Himalayas this week. Many bodies, swept away by a flow of rocks, ice and mud, cannot be identified.