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President Faye aims to make territories the engine of development through decentralization reforms
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye plans to revitalize decentralization by positioning territories as a strategic lever for national development. During a Council of Ministers meeting, he announced reforms focusing on the territorialization of public policies, strengthening the capacities of local authorities, local finance governance, and land management. The President instructed the Prime Minister and the minister responsible for Local Authorities to finalize the establishment of territorial hubs collaboratively with all stakeholders. He also emphasized accelerating the decentralization of public investments, redefining mechanisms for transferring powers to local authorities, and evaluating financial relationships between the state, communes, and departments. To achieve this, he directed the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Planning and the minister responsible for Local Authorities to co-chair an annual conference on local finances to enhance transparency in financial management. President Faye also called for discussions with territorial executives to update regulations governing land and real estate management for local authorities. He announced that he will preside over a meeting with territorial executives on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to strengthen state support for local authorities and boost decentralization, planning, and territorial development.
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Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan stated that it is "not certain" if captain Mohamed Salah will start in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match against Australia on Friday. Salah, a former Liverpool star winger, sustained a thigh muscle injury in the last group stage match against Iran, which ended in a 1-1 draw, and was substituted. Hassan mentioned that Salah was partially reintegrated into collective training only on Wednesday. While Salah is eager to play, Hassan emphasized he would not take any risks unless Salah is 100% fit. He added that he is not certain Salah will be in the starting lineup. Neither Australia nor Egypt has ever won a knockout stage match in the World Cup. The winner of this match is likely to face Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, who are strong favorites in their round of 16 game against Cape Verde.
Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté stated he was "devastated" following Senegal's elimination in the World Cup round of sixteen against Belgium, with a 3-2 score. He believes the Lions "gave everything" despite a cruel scenario where a two-goal lead was squandered at the end of the match. Senegal was eliminated after leading 2-0 with minutes remaining. Niakhaté declared, "We are devastated in the locker room because we gave everything," acknowledging that errors made at the end of the match cost the Lions qualification. He noted the team had high ambitions after their continental triumph and hoped for a significant run in the World Cup. "The group was 100% determined to have an exceptional run. But today, we were not up to par over the four matches of this World Cup," he admitted. However, the player considered the performance against Belgium to be his team's best since the start of the tournament. "Today, we showed a very good image compared to the other matches. That's what allowed us to lead 2-0 against a very good Belgian team. But then, we conceded three goals," he regretted. Addressing Senegalese supporters, Moussa Niakhaté highlighted the pain felt by the players after this elimination. "We cannot imagine the Senegalese in Dakar, in Senegal, and around the world. I think we made them proud in recent months, but today, in all honesty, we disappointed them," he confided. "We are truly disappointed, just like them, and we would have wanted to do much better. The disappoi
Rudi Garcia's statements following Belgium's 3-2 victory over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup round of sixteen have drawn criticism. The Belgian coach had commented on Senegal's management of the end of the match, suggesting they made a "serious error" by trying to protect their 2-0 lead. French consultant Pierre Ménès reacted to these remarks on social media. While expressing his appreciation for Garcia, Ménès deemed the Belgian coach's comments "inappropriate" and "as misplaced as it is stupid." Ménès believes Belgium's qualification, achieved after overcoming a two-goal deficit and a penalty in extra time, does not justify such criticism of the Senegalese team. He concluded that Garcia "would have done better to light a candle at church for the Belgian miracle," referencing the match scenario where Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit against Senegal.