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Private jet in the Emirates: Intriguing revelations about Ousmane Sonko's discreet trip
A tweet from Madiambal Diagne, head of Avenir Communication group, alerted Senegalese people to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s trip to Abu Dhabi, sparking questions due to official silence. Diagne detailed Sonko’s departure from Léopold-Sédar-Senghor airport on a Dassault Falcon 8X private jet. The newspaper L’As also highlighted the controversy. Diagne further stated Sonko moved his belongings from the Petit Palais to his home in Cité Keur Gorgui, raising speculation. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, defended Sonko, stating he went to "get money." This denial, however, fueled further questions as the trip was not mentioned in official communications or the Council of Ministers’ communique. The use of a private jet also raised concerns about financial coherence, given the country's economic situation. L’As called for urgent clarification from authorities regarding the trip's transparency and funding. The article concludes that the trip, marked by a journalist's announcement, a luxury aircraft, and lack of official information, has created more questions than answers.
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ECOWAS threatens to intervene after coup attempt in Benin
ECOWAS expressed deep concern on Saturday, December 7, 2025, over reports of a military coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. The ECOWAS Commission strongly condemned this coup, calling it contrary to the Constitution and the will of the Beninese people. The regional organization praised the joint efforts of the Beninese government and the republican army to restore order and secure the country. ECOWAS warned the perpetrators, holding them responsible for any loss of life or property damage. The organization reiterated its readiness to support the Beninese government and people, including deploying its regional rapid intervention force, to defend the Constitution and territorial integrity. The situation in Benin remains under close surveillance, with local authorities maintaining strict control over security forces and the population.
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Must Read🇸🇳SeneNews·8 hours ago
UCAD: Failure of Ousmane Sonko’s mediation, students step up their actions
The Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar UCAD faces continued tension as student associations maintain their directive to suspend educational activities and implement Days without Tickets JST in university restaurants. This decision follows two exchanges with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, which failed to convince student representatives to end their movement. While some demands regarding scholarships, administrative delays, and support for Master 2 students and repeaters were met, the immediate recall of Master 1 students was refused. The government proposed a staggered payment over the academic year 2026-2027, a solution the Collective deemed insufficient. The discussions also highlighted issues such as the absence of some students in the scholarship department’s database due to registration problems. Despite the Prime Minister's mediation efforts, students state their essential concerns remain unanswered.
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Benin: Who is Pascal Tigri, the discreet officer behind the attempted overthrow of Patrice Talon?
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, previously little-known, recently claimed on national television to have overthrown President Patrice Talon of Benin. Tigri, presenting himself in uniform and surrounded by armed soldiers, announced the removal of the head of state, suspension of the Constitution, dissolution of institutions, and immediate border closures. He justified these actions by citing security, economic, and institutional failures, aiming to "refound the nation" and "restore popular sovereignty." This event marked a significant institutional crisis for Benin, a country known for its political stability. Tigri was not identified as an influential military or political figure, and his name had not been associated with coup ambitions. The government later affirmed the rapid failure of the attempted coup. Lieutenant Colonel Tigri is now on the run, and his influence within the army remains uncertain. Questions persist about whether he represented a broader movement or an isolated rebellion.
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