Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be
Burkina Faso’s military head, Ibrahim Traore, has made it clear that he sees no immediate future for elections in his country. Speaking to reporters last week, he bluntly stated that the idea of democracy isn’t practical right now, calling it something the nation "needs to forget about. " His reason
Maliek Robertson, a sophomore studying environmental science from Donaldsonville, earned a spot on Delta State University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The university awards this honor to undergraduates who complete at least twelve credits and maintain a GPA between 3. 50 and 3. 79 ea
Senegal's football team is in Morocco for the big Africa Cup final. But they're not just focused on the game. They're worried about safety. When the team arrived in Rabat, fans rushed them. Players had to push through crowds just to get to their bus. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) isn't h
Senegal is in a hurry to wrap up talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's finance minister shared this news recently, hinting at progress in handling a massive debt problem. The debt situation is serious, with figures showing it reached 132% of the country's GDP by the end of
Malik Willis, the new face of the Green Bay Packers' quarterback position, has a story that's as inspiring as his on-field skills. Born in College Park, Georgia, to Harold Willis and Shasta Grier, Malik's love for football started early. By age four, he was already dreaming of playing for the Norths
Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spill
Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri
Malina Ngai, the CEO of AS Watson, has a unique background that sets her apart in the business world. She was once a competitive athlete, and she believes that her time in sports gave her more than just discipline and leadership skills. It also taught her the importance of using data and science to
Malik Beasley's basketball journey has hit a rough patch. The Detroit Pistons were in talks to sign him for another three years, but things have taken a turn. The U. S. District Attorney’s office is now looking into Beasley for possible gambling involving NBA games and side bets. The Pistons and Be
