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Macky Sall, campaigning for UN secretary-general, visits Dakar for first time since leaving office, sparking protests and political resignations.
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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall makes his first visit back to Senegal since leaving office in 2024, aiming to secure official backing for his United Nations leadership campaign.
Africanews | Jul 14, 2026, 4:37 PM
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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall faces criticism from civil rights groups over his return to Dakar to meet the current Head of State, as he campaigns for the United Nations leadership.
Africanews | Jul 17, 2026, 7:47 AM
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Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, opposes the football body's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, warning it risks turning the tournament into a commercial investment product.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
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The legislation, supported by members of both parties, aims to impose steep tariffs on Russian imports and energy buyers, including China and India, while extending sanctions on Iran.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:46 AM
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Audio tapes from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation reveal former President Joe Biden’s difficulty recalling details, challenging earlier Democratic defenses.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 3:53 PM
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The U.S. eased military strikes on Iran to allow for negotiations, with President Trump confirming Iran’s request for talks while preparing to visit Michigan ahead of primaries.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
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Efforts to increase disclosure of political fundraising could affect Freedom 250, the group behind America's 250th birthday event linked to former President Trump.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 10:49 AM
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Gianni Infantino urges critics to focus on football rather than spreading negativity, addressing controversies including political tensions and officiating disputes during the 2026 World Cup.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
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The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
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Juan Orlando Hernandez returns to Honduras following a 45-year US drug trafficking sentence and pardon by former President Donald Trump, amid concerns over upcoming fraud and money laundering trial.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:10 PM
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President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 25, 2026, following a rescheduling due to a shooting at the previous event.
NBC Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 10:20 AM
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Former President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid investigations into an alleged assassination attempt and other major news developments.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 12:28 PM
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Former President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after an alleged assassination attempt, amid other significant national headlines.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 12:11 PM
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President Donald Trump signals consideration of a “massive attack” after Houthi rebels strike Saudi oil tankers, driving oil prices above $100 a barrel.
NBC Politics | Jul 24, 2026, 11:53 AM
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President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, honoring Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales for his role in stopping an armed suspect.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 10:48 AM
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Artifacts from Indonesia’s Papua region, previously taken illegally to the United States, were handed back to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Jakarta.
The Hill | Jul 24, 2026, 2:11 AM
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With Antonio Guterres concluding his second term on December 31, 2026, six candidates vie to lead the UN amid calls for reform and financial challenges.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 1:32 AM
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Andy Biggs, backed by Donald Trump, secures Republican nomination for Arizona governor. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces a US drug trafficking pretrial hearing in New York.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 11:13 AM
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Spain celebrated their 1-0 win against Argentina in the World Cup final, returning home to emotional scenes on July 20, 2026.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 21, 2026, 10:04 PM
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Following their 1-0 win against Argentina, Spain's World Cup champions were celebrated with emotional moments on the field and a hero's welcome at home.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 21, 2026, 12:42 PM
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Despite a close friendship with Donald Trump, Bryson DeChambeau's request for presidential involvement in his two-stroke penalty at the 2026 Open Championship was denied.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 8:55 PM
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Rising tensions in the Middle East and recent military casualties coincide with renewed fears of global oil shortages, pushing U.S. gas prices back above $4 per gallon.
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From presidential interventions to historic rivalries, the 2026 World Cup has been shaped by significant political moments as Argentina prepares to face Spain in the final.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:40 PM