Senegal's First Lady Absa Faye advocates for stronger women's health rights
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Senegal's First Lady, Absa Faye, called for enhanced protection of women's health rights in Dakar, emphasizing equitable access to care through the effective implementation of Universal Health Coverage UHC. Speaking at the opening of the first International Congress on African Women's Health, she stated that the current challenge is to fully respect women's rights and dignity in accessing healthcare, asserting that medical advancements require societal transformation to be fully effective. Faye highlighted that women's health is an "unshakable and non-negotiable human right," and no woman should be denied care due to financial status or location. She stressed that investing in women's health secures the future of communities and national development. The First Lady also advocated for a holistic approach to female well-being, encompassing physical and mental health, and combating all forms of violence against women. She urged participants to "break taboos" surrounding mental health and strengthen psychological, judicial, and social support mechanisms for victims of violence. Addressing non-communicable diseases, Faye underscored the importance of preventing female cancers, particularly cervical cancer, calling HPV vaccination an "essential" strategy for protecting young girls. She assured attendees that she would closely follow the congress's recommendations and present them to the country's highest authorities.
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Ivorian forward Elye Wahi has secured the necessary visa to play in the World Cup 2026 match against Germany in Canada, despite earlier concerns that he might miss the game. The Ivorian Football Federation FIF initially announced his absence due to suspicions of involvement in match-fixing related to a yellow card he received in France's Ligue 1. However, the FIF later confirmed that Wahi's "administrative situation" had "evolved favorably" and that he had obtained the required authorizations to enter Canada. A source close to the player indicated that Canada granted approval after requesting additional information to confirm he was not currently facing prosecution. This situation differs from that of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, who was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup due to ongoing rape allegations in the United Kingdom. The French professional football league LFP has filed a complaint regarding suspicious sports betting involving a warning issued to Wahi. The Marseille public prosecutor's office confirmed that a 23-year-old professional football player was questioned on May 29, 2026, as part of an investigation into organized fraud and sports corruption. Wahi was released after questioning and is not currently being prosecuted or subject to judicial constraints, according to his lawyer. The FIF has reiterated its support and confidence in Wahi, stating that he remains an important part of the national team. Wahi will participate in the match against Germany
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SeneNews provided live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between the Czech Republic and South Africa, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game kicked off on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Dakar time. The Czech Republic took an early lead with a goal scored by M. Sadilek in the 6th minute, making the score 1-0. SeneNews offered real-time updates on the match, including the live score, goals, substitutions, cards, and highlights.