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Cherif Ndiaye ends international career with Senegal's Lions of Teranga

Senegalese international forward Cherif Ndiaye announced on Sunday the end of his journey with the Senegal national team. The 30-year-old striker shared his decision in an emotional message, reflecting on his time wearing the Lions of Teranga jersey. He described the decision as carefully considered and not taken lightly, emphasizing the pride he felt in representing his country, which he considers one of the greatest honors of his career. Ndiaye, a native of Dakar, spoke of the joys, challenges, and memories accumulated during his selections, stating he carries with him "immense pride and deep gratitude." He concluded his message by saying he is leaving the jersey but never his country. Cherif Ndiaye, who trained at Grand Yoff FC, made his senior national team debut in 2024 for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. His time with the Lions included participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored his first national team goal against Botswana.

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Senegal defeats Mali 97-71 in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, reclaims top spot in Group F

Senegal's national basketball team, the Lions, secured a decisive 97-71 victory over Mali on Sunday at the Dakar Arena, concluding their fourth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Under the guidance of coach Desagana Diop, the Lions established an early lead, finishing the first quarter 25-12 and maintaining a 16-point advantage at halftime with a score of 46-30. This win followed a hard-fought victory against Angola 84-82 the previous day. Mali attempted a comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to 12 points, but Senegal quickly regained control with key contributions from Mouhamadou Guèye and Jean-Jacques Boissy. The third quarter ended 69-50, with Senegal dominating the final period. Boissy notably scored three three-pointers in the last quarter, and young Amadou Wade made an impressive debut, scoring seven points and receiving an ovation from the crowd. Despite some on-court tensions, Senegal maintained a significant lead, reaching a 25-point difference 92-67 with two minutes remaining. This victory is particularly significant as Mali had eliminated Senegal in the semi-finals of the last AfroBasket in August 2025. More importantly, this win, combined with a favorable result for Côte d'Ivoire, allows Senegal to reclaim the first position in Group F. With one qualifying window remaining, the Lions are well-placed to secure their spot in the 2027 World Cup, as the top two teams from each group and the best third-placed team from the African phase will qual

Amadou Ba discusses potential dissolution of the National Assembly

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Amadou Ba discusses potential dissolution of the National Assembly

Amadou Ba, a Pastef Les Patriotes Member of Parliament, commented on the possibility of the President dissolving the National Assembly, stating it falls within the President's constitutional powers but carries significant political implications. Ba noted that the National Assembly has been dissolved previously in Senegal, but emphasized that it is not for MPs to speculate on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision. Regarding early legislative elections, Ba remained cautious, stating that Pastef would not speculate on whether the President would exercise this option. He highlighted that a snap election or referendum could backfire on the power that called it, leading to significant consequences for the Head of State. Ba referenced the Gaullist tradition, where a president disavowed by voters should face the political consequences, potentially including resignation. Should the presidential camp lose early legislative elections, Ba believes the victorious coalition should form the government, leading to cohabitation and a significant shift in executive-parliamentary relations. Despite these scenarios, the Pastef MP affirmed that his party does not intend to provoke or anticipate a dissolution, stating it is the President's decision. Ba concluded by reiterating that the President bears the responsibility for such a decision, which must consider its potential political and institutional ramifications.

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