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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.
An investigation by Le Monde reports a second base of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in Ethiopia. The newspaper cites discreet logistical and military support from Addis Ababa for the paramilitaries, which could widen the regional repercussions of the war in Sudan.
Cheikh Ibra Fall Lamp Mbacké, son of the Mouride Caliph General Serigne Mountakha Bassirou Mbacké, died on 1 September 2026. The family announced prayers in Touba and a ceremony in Porokhane, while asking worshippers and authorities not to travel.
The Cabinet is due to resume on Wednesday, September 2, after a three-month break, according to SeneNews. The outlet reports that Armed Forces Minister Yankhoba Diémé had raised the prospect of changes within the state apparatus.
The Conference of Presidents of the National Assembly has set Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô’s general policy statement. However, the date remains subject to a possible decision by the President of the Republic within an eight-day period.
Aigles de la Médina have qualified for the semi-finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in the UFOA-A zone. According to Wiwsport, the Senegalese club has revived its campaign in the competition.
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.