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Chaos erupted in Senegal's Parliament as opposition MP Abdou Mbow was forcibly removed during a heated debate on constitutional reforms, before lawmakers passed the controversial bill.
Despite the heartbreaking exit, the 46th-ranked DR Congo made history by recording their first-ever World Cup goals, points and wins.
Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match.
The announcement came in a live TV broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Ousmane Sonko and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy.
Senegal’s political fallout between President Faye and Sonko highlights the clash between populism and governance ahead of Kenya’s 2027 polls.
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