AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSenegal Politics Shake-Up: Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as Speaker, a move that could sharpen the fight with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the country navigates a deepening debt and governance crisis. World Cup Prep Row: Senegal’s Football Federation says rumours that coach Pape Thiaw refused to travel to the U.S. are false, blaming the near-8-hour departure delay on flight permits and visa paperwork. Journalism Justice: CPJ says President Faye pardoned journalist René Capain Bassène, freed after more than eight years in detention over a 2018 Casamance massacre case, calling it a miscarriage of justice. Sport & Talent: Senegal’s Teranga Lions held a farewell dinner before heading to the 2026 World Cup, while Pape Gueye was named LaLiga’s top African player (SPORTY MVP). Culture & Food: Dakar NOLA in New Orleans’ North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list ranked No. 4, spotlighting Senegalese cuisine abroad.
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