In a rare and politically charged move, Senegal’s National Assembly has voted to authorise the prosecution of five former government ministers accused of embezzling funds meant to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The ex-ministers—who all served under former President Macky Sall—will now face a special commission of the High Court of[Read More…]
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Senegal Edges Past DR Congo To Reach U-20 AFCON Quarter-Finals
Defending champions Senegal kept their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations dream alive with a gritty 2-0 victory over DR Congo on Thursday, booking their place in the quarter-finals after a tense final round of Group C action. In a do-or-die encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium, the Young Teranga Lions[Read More…]
Ghana Edge Reigning Champions Senegal In Thrilling U-20 AFCON Clash
Ghana delivered a statement performance on Monday evening at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, edging out defending champions Senegal 1-0 in a tightly contested Group C showdown. The lone but decisive goal came early, with Emmanuel Mensah finding the net in the 15th minute after a swift[Read More…]