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The Autonomous Union of Doctors of Senegal (SAMES) is set to observe a 48-hour total strike on Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, according to Ndarinfo Saint-Louis. The source says the action could paralyse the health sector.
The Common Front for Congo (FCC), a platform linked to former president Joseph Kabila, says it supports national dialogue provided it includes “everyone” and is held outside the DRC, according to its spokeswoman Marie-Ange Mushobekwa. The position responds to an appeal by Félix Tshisekedi, who excludes the M23 and actors he accuses of acting on Rwanda’s behalf.
An article published by Seneweb is titled “Aser case: The serious revelations of Bachir Fofana”. The material provided contains neither an excerpt nor details establishing the nature of these revelations or the facts involved.
Euronews Next has warned of “phantom scams” that could lead victims to empty their own accounts. However, the available information does not specify exactly how these scams operate or who they target.
Writer Abdou Khadre Gaye is set to appear in the second episode of “Mame Nena”, broadcast on Aramis Play. According to Leral, he discusses dignity, resilience and respect for elders.
The El Niño phenomenon is reducing water inflows to the Panama Canal. According to Le Monde, the situation is leading to reduced maritime traffic and higher transit fees.
The main cocoa marketing season opens on 1 September in Côte d’Ivoire, alongside the announcement of a new farm-gate price. The date also marks the entry into force of a national traceability system requiring producers to present a producer card.
Senegal lifted its freeze on onion imports on Monday, August 31, after the measure had been in place since January 2026. The resumption of importers’ activities is expected to help supply the market until the next season.
The new school year will begin as scheduled on Tuesday 1 September in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, conditions are expected to vary sharply between provinces affected by Ebola, the strike call by the Congo Teachers’ Union and territories controlled by the AFC/M23.
A “massive” missile and drone attack has killed at least four people in Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by France 24. The toll was released on Tuesday morning.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty in the case of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, France 24 and PressAfrik report. According to France 24, the jury reached its verdict on Monday after less than three hours of deliberations.
PUR official Cheikh Tidiane Youm says Serigne Moustapha Sy Al Makhtoum provided financial assistance on several occasions to Ousmane Sonko and Pastef officials. The statements, made on 7TV, are not supported by any confirmation from those concerned in the available information.
A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The verdict comes 30 years after the American rapper’s death, in a case long considered one of the United States’ most high-profile cold cases.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is holding a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan, attended notably by the Chinese, Russian, Iranian and Indian leaders. Talks are focusing on relations among the bloc's members and Iran's situation in the face of new US sanctions.
Influencer Rox la Chancelière was questioned by the Special Cybercrime Division, according to reports by Senego and Leral. The questioning follows several complaints filed against her.
Senegalese athlete Saly Sarr is due to take part in the Diamond League grand final in Brussels, according to PressAfrik. Details on the date of the event and the terms of her qualification were not provided in the available information.
In an article published on 31 August 2026, Wiwsport considers the possibility that Lamine Camara could remain at Monaco. The information provided specifies neither the existence of a transfer nor the terms of his future at the club.
Content creator known as Rox was being questioned by investigators from the Special Cybersecurity Division, SeneNews reports, citing a source close to the case. The reasons for the questioning and any facts under investigation were not specified in the information available.
Wiwsport reports that Jamie Carragher gave a highly favourable assessment of Iliman Ndiaye. However, the available material does not provide the context or platform for the statement.
In a column published by Senego, Ndiamé Sakho calls for greater unity around the authority of the General Khalife within Mouridism. The text links this appeal to tensions mentioned after a religious visit, without documenting the circumstances in detail.
Six male bodies were discovered in a forest in the Forécariah prefecture of Lower Guinea. NGOs are calling for an independent investigation.
The United States struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, according to Franceinfo. Iran then targeted sites in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, while Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran “hard.”
Senegalese start-up Andakia has developed Awa, a conversational assistant said to be able to understand and respond in Wolof and Pulaar. The project aims to broaden access to artificial intelligence tools for speakers of these local languages.
A complaint has been filed with the Touba gendarmerie brigade following the circulation of insulting remarks targeting Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké, according to Dakaractu. The outlet links the case to controversy on social media after Sokhna Aïda Diallo’s visit to the religious city.