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Aston Villa interested in signing Guinean international Ilaix Moriba
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Guinean international Ilaix Moriba has reportedly attracted the attention of Aston Villa due to his strong performances since joining Celta Vigo. Moriba has become a key tactical element for his current team, and his displays in Europe have not gone unnoticed. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, is reportedly keen to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season and has observed Moriba, with Emery said to be impressed by his physical qualities.
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Senegal's Minister of the Interior, Mouhamadou Bamba Cissé, will host a meeting with all political parties on April 30, 2026, at the Terrou-Bi Hotel in Dakar, starting at 10 AM. Since assuming his role in September 2025, the minister has committed to broad consultations, having previously met with religious leaders and civil society members. The primary objective of this gathering is to discuss the electoral process, allowing the government to share crucial information regarding the organization of upcoming elections and to formally engage with each party. To ensure an effective discussion, each authorized political party is requested to send a single representative. Invitations can be collected from the Directorate General of Elections DGE offices in Dakar.
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