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Diego Maradona's daughter alleges "total manipulation" by medical team at death trial
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Gianinna Maradona, daughter of the late football legend Diego Maradona, testified on Tuesday at the trial concerning her father's 2020 death, accusing the medical team of "total and horrible manipulation" of the family. She stated, "The manipulation was total and horrible, I feel like an idiot," specifically targeting three of the seven healthcare professionals on trial in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, for potentially fatal negligence. Gianinna, 36, expressed her trust in these individuals, only to feel manipulated and that her son was left without a grandfather. The seven healthcare professionals, including a doctor, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and nurses, are being prosecuted for their potential responsibility in Maradona's death. The former football star died at 60 from cardiorespiratory arrest and pulmonary edema while alone at a residence during home convalescence after seemingly uncomplicated neurosurgery. Gianinna Maradona implicated Leopoldo Luque, described as her father's closest doctor, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and addiction psychologist Carlos Diaz. She did not detail the "manipulation" but described a climate where the family, including herself and her older sister Dalma, felt inadequately informed and excluded from medical decisions. She recounted the medical team's recommendations to give her father space and avoid pressure, suggesting they had a parallel, undisclosed strategy. During her emotional testimony, which lasted about 90 minutes, Gianinna
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El Hadji Malick Gakou, leader of the Grand Parti, announced on Friday the merger of his political party with PASTEF-Les Patriotes. The former minister presented this decision as a new step in his political commitment to serve the nation's best interests. Gakou stated that the merger follows "many years of struggle, sacrifices, assumed convictions, and actions in service of Senegal" through the Grand Parti. He clarified that this rapprochement does not represent a renunciation of his party's history or an abandonment of its values. The political leader explained that this decision reflects a desire to "unite patriotic forces," consolidate the achievements of change, and contribute to the transformations expected by the Senegalese population. Malick Gakou also paid tribute to Pastef president Ousmane Sonko, commending his leadership, resilience, courage, and steadfastness. He believes Sonko's commitment to the sovereignty, justice, and dignity of the Senegalese people has helped open "a new page in the country's political history." Gakou stated, "Today, our paths converge around the same ambition: to serve Senegal with sincerity, responsibility, and dedication." He also thanked the activists, officials, and sympathizers of his political party for their commitment over the years, assuring them that their contribution will remain etched in the party's history. Through this merger, the Grand Parti officially joins the political dynamic led by Pastef, in a context marked by a gradu
Must ReadPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on June 5, 2026, focusing on implementing the National Transformation Agenda and defining the new government's priorities. The President commended the outgoing government and congratulated Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo and his team, acknowledging the significant economic, social, and security challenges facing the nation. President Faye emphasized the need for a results-oriented government and instructed the Prime Minister to quickly propose an operational governmental action plan. This plan should include economic recovery, public finance cleanup, sovereign debt management, domestic debt clearance, and the revival of strategic economic sectors. The President also highlighted strengthening the business environment, supporting national private sector, SMEs, and structuring the informal economy. He called for increased productive investment, protection of purchasing power, and reinforcement of social programs and poverty reduction efforts. Administrative reforms were also discussed, with the President urging accelerated modernization of public administration and improved performance of public and parapublic structures. He requested a local government communication strategy focused on concrete results. Institutionally, he instructed preparation of the legislative agenda, the 2026 amending finance law, and the 2027-2029 multi-year budgetary and economic programming document. The Council of Minist
The Pastef-Les Patriotes party is expanding its political reach through the integration of new formations and movements. According to a recently published list, nine political parties and fifty-one movements have officially joined the party led by Ousmane Sonko. This move aims to strengthen Pastef's militant and organizational base across the national territory. The nine political parties that have merged with Pastef include AND/Saxal Ligguey of Aïda Mbodj, Grand Parti of Malick Gakou, UFP/M of Massokhna Kane, Tabax Sénégal of Mamadou Lamine Ndao, ASS of Dr Djibril Sylla, CREDI of Pr Hamidou Dathé, ASSURE of Cheikh Tidiane Mbodj, M2R of Ousseynou Faye, and PEM/YRM of Habib Sy. In addition to these parties, fifty-one movements have also joined Pastef, such as FPA of Sala Dior Mbaye, CAP 2024 of Moussa Diouf, FARLU of Lamine Barra Lo, and MDS of Mame Khaly Sarr, among many others. This series of adhesions is part of a broader dynamic of regrouping around Pastef-Les Patriotes, which is currently in power, and reflects a stated desire to consolidate its structures within the Senegalese political landscape.
Aldiouma Sow, a member of PASTEF's National Political Bureau, has publicly criticized MP Guy Marius Sagna, accusing him of political opportunism and lacking the legitimacy to lecture on ethics and democracy. Sow claims Sagna regularized his party contributions in 2024 to secure re-election and failed to advocate for reforms limiting the accumulation of elected offices and remuneration, despite his roles in the National Assembly and ECOWAS Parliament. Sow also alleges Sagna promotes a "personality cult" within PASTEF. Furthermore, Sow warned party activists and local leaders about a potential "merger-integration" operation with new political allies, arguing it should not proceed without prior authorization from the party's National Council. He believes such a move could diminish the role of departmental and communal coordination in party decision-making. These statements are part of a series of critical stances taken by Aldiouma Sow against certain PASTEF leaders and the party's direction. Neither Guy Marius Sagna nor PASTEF's leadership has publicly responded to these accusations.