Macky Sall's return to Senegal this Friday is strongly contested
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The NGO Horizons sans frontières HSF and the Collective of Victims of the Macky Sall Regime are opposing the former president's visit to Dakar, scheduled for this Friday. They argue that the visit cannot be separated from the demands for truth and justice from families affected by violence between 2021 and 2024. Boubacar Sèye, president of HSF, and his colleagues emphasize that Sall's international ambitions should not overshadow the suffering of these families. They state that the visit, which comes amid lingering questions about tragic events during his presidency, should not be a simple return or an ordinary step in an international campaign. The collective believes that without truth, there can be no sincere reconciliation, and without justice, no lasting peace. They call on the Senegalese justice system to continue its independent work to establish the truth and ensure victims receive recognition and reparation.
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Journalist Aboubacry Ba has defended coach Pape Thiaw following Senegal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup in the round of sixteen. Ba criticized the tendency to blame only the coach for the team's failure, highlighting that many individuals claimed credit after the continental victory at the Africa Cup of Nations CAN. He noted that after the CAN win, nearly 50 people shared bonuses and rewards, claiming responsibility for the Lions' success. Ba finds it inconsistent to now direct all criticism solely at the coach. He pointed to various issues reported during the World Cup campaign, including delays with the coach's contract, logistical problems, food issues, travel management, the presence of influencers, and administrative difficulties. Ba argued that it is difficult to hold one person responsible for all these problems. He called for the same logic to be applied to both successes and failures, stating that Pape Thiaw should not be solely blamed for the current disappointment, just as he was not solely responsible for the national joy during the CAN. This stance comes amidst ongoing discussions about the future of the technical staff and the governance of Senegalese football.
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African midfielder who recently represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, has died. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death. Local media reports suggest Adams was suffering from deep depression following the death of his grandmother two weeks prior, and some speculate about suicide. However, investigators have not yet provided any official confirmation regarding the cause of death. Adams participated in all three group stage matches for South Africa at the World Cup before being an unused substitute in their round of 16 loss to Canada.
Must ReadThe ongoing World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada has seen a significant turnover in coaching staff, with 16 national team coaches either dismissed or resigning after failing to meet objectives. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, who had been with the Lions since December 2022, was the latest to be dismissed by the Senegalese Football Federation FSF following an executive committee meeting on Saturday evening. Hugo Broos, the 74-year-old Belgian coach, also announced his permanent departure from the Bafana Bafana bench after leading South Africa to the round of 16, a historic first for the team. Broos, the oldest coach in this World Cup edition, left open the possibility of a future role as an assistant, technical advisor, or scout, concluding a decades-long career as a national team coach. South Africa's elimination came after conceding a goal against Canada, ending Broos's five-year collaboration with the team. Other notable departures include Javier Aguirre Mexico, Roberto Martínez Portugal, Julian Nagelsmann Germany, Ronald Koeman Netherlands, Zlatko Dalić Croatia, Marcelo Bielsa Uruguay, and Hervé Renard Tunisia. In total, nearly one-third of the 48 participating teams have seen their coaches leave due to dismissal, resignation, or contract expiration, highlighting the immense pressures and expectations surrounding the global football event.