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Michel Platini is said to have named a Paris Saint-Germain star as his favourite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, according to an article flagged by Seneweb. The information provided does not specify the player’s identity or the reasons for the choice.
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.
Mali and Algeria have begun moving closer after fifteen months of diplomatic crisis. The return of ambassadors, the reopening of airspace and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga’s visit to Algiers signal a thaw, despite persistent disputes.
US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to France 24. The operation marks a resumption of US military action after several weeks.
In a contribution published by SeneNews, Kalidou Bâ describes Moody’s Ratings’ downgrade of Senegal’s sovereign rating to Caa2, with a negative outlook, as concerning. He calls for greater institutional stability, fiscal discipline and productive investment.
Real Madrid beat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga to claim their third league victory. Jude Bellingham set them on their way, while Kylian Mbappé scored again.
An official from the Nouvelle Responsabilité platform in the commune of Ngogom has raised concerns over the lack of major development projects and land-use planning. The position is attributed to Mbaye Diouf.
At the installation ceremony of the village chief of Saldé, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio spoke out against political projections he considers premature ahead of 2029. The former foreign minister expressed this position during the ceremony.
American artist of Senegalese origin Lucius Ybe has been named ambassador for the Casa Awards 2026. The ceremony is scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Casamance.
Senegal’s Lions took the lead against Mali at half-time in their 2027 World Cup-related match. The score was 46-30 at the break.
Niagha Mayor Dr Idrissa Baldé has called for an end to positioning disputes within the presidential party, according to PressAfrik.
Authorities have reported 52 people injured in Myla, near Kyiv, two days after an ammunition depot was bombed. The announced toll keeps the death toll at 38 and cites around 300 damaged buildings in the area.