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Le 17 juillet 2026, l’ex-président Macky Sall va revenir au Sénégal pour la première fois depuis qu’il a quitté le pouvoir il y a deux ans. Une visite de quelques heures à peine pour rencontrer son successeur, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, et obtenir le soutien sénégalais à sa candidature au poste de secrétaire général de l’ONU. L’ancien chef de l’État (2012-2024) l’annonce lui-même dans un communiqué publié sur les réseaux sociaux. grenadier.co.za

À quelques heures de la demi-finale de Coupe du monde entre la France et l’Espagne, le défenseur tricolore Ibrahima Konaté s’est exprimé au diffuseur les forces en présence au sein des deux nations, qui se rencontrent ce soir (19h GMT) à Dallas.

« il y a aussi des grands joueurs et des extraterrestres » dans la Roja, mais Konaté le souligne au micro de M6, « dans notre équipe, il y en a aussi plein. » Peu utilisé dans la compétition, il n’a joué une quinzaine de minutes contre la Norvège lors du dernier match de poule.

Le nouveau défenseur du Real Madrid sait qu’il aura affaire à une grosse nation en face et ne veut pas se focaliser que sur Lamine Yamal. « Ce n’est pas que Lamine Yamal, c’est l’équipe d’Espagne. C’est l’ensemble de leur collectif qui font qu’ils font mal, pas qu’un joueur en particulier. L’Espagne, ca reste une très grande nation avec de très grandes individualités. », a-t-il ajouté à la chaîne privée française.

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The Junior Springboks will contest a second consecutive U20 Junior World Championship final after overcoming a spirited England U20 side in a hard-fought semifinal in Tbilisi on Monday evening, to set up a final against France U20s.

It continues the Junior Boks superb unbeaten run in the competition, with them having won their last 10 straight games, stretching back to them beating Wales in the seventh place playoff in 2024.

They went unbeaten through the tournament last year on their way to the title in Italy, and are now looking to do the dame in Georgia, and SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote praised the maturity, resilience, and depth of his squad as they look to defend their crown.

Thrilling encounter

Against England the Junior Boks were tested throughout a thrilling encounter with the down 20-12 at the halftime, but once again found a way to lift their intensity when it mattered, producing a composed second half to run out 53-37 winners.

Foote said the key message at halftime was for the team to remain calm, stick to their structures and continue building pressure.

“At half-time, it was really about us looking after the ball a little better and making sure we could keep applying pressure on England consistently,” said Foote.

“England showed the spirit we expected from them and there were times when we probably started a little slowly again. The conditions weren’t easy and perhaps didn’t suit the style of rugby we always want to play, but what pleased us most was the maturity the players showed.

“They went back after halftime, stuck to our processes and executed very well in the second half.”

The Junior Springbok victory was once more built on another tireless effort from the pack, who laid the foundation up front while creating opportunities for the exciting attacking threats out wide.

Foote praised the work ethic and leadership displayed by his forwards throughout the tournament campaign: “The forwards have worked incredibly hard since this group first came together, and players in our leadership group have really stepped up, but all our forwards are putting in a huge amount of hard work.

“This was our fourth game in three weeks, so everyone is feeling it physically. The fact that they keep going and keep pushing is very impressive.”

Bench impact

As has been the case throughout the tournament, the Junior Bok bench again played a decisive role, maintaining the intensity and ensuring there was no drop-off when the replacements entered the fray, with Foote praising that value.

“The bench made a massive contribution. We’ve spoken throughout the tournament about the importance of the entire squad. Some players have had to wait patiently for their opportunities, but when they come on, they make a real impact,” said Foote.

“We have a very talented squad with great depth, and we are fortunate to be working with a group that has that quality. When the replacements come on, they really lift the team.”

The Junior Boks now turn their attention to France, who edged New Zealand 26-22 in the first semi-final to set up a mouth-watering clash on Saturday. The French arrive in the final as U20 Six Nations champions, a fact not lost on the Junior Bok coach.

“France have been outstanding. Against New Zealand they worked hard, stayed in the fight right until the end and showed tremendous spirit. They’re also the Six Nations champions, so we know they’re going to be a huge challenge,” said Foote.

“For us, it’s about recovering well, enjoying the opportunity to spend another week together as a group, and then looking forward to the final.”

While the Junior Boks played all their matches so far at the Avchala Stadium, the U20 JWC final will take place at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on Saturday evening (kick-off 6:30pm).

Au Cameroun, le cyberharcèlement, les sextorsions – ou chantages à la sextape – se multiplient. Derrière ces attaques, des victimes souvent livrées à elles-mêmes, en quête d'écoute et de solutions. Pour mieux comprendre ces menaces, plusieurs femmes – étudiantes, professionnelles ou simples internautes – se regroupent autour du « Bouclier numérique ». Lancé à Yaoundé et à Bafoussam par trois ONG, ce programme réunit experts et acteurs du numérique autour d’une ambition commune : prévenir, sensibiliser et accompagner les victimes.

The Sharks have beaten the Exeter Chiefs to the signature of a Lions forward.

Lock Darrien Landsberg has joined the Durban-based outfit ahead of the Currie Cup and 2026-27 Vodacom URC season.

The Zimbabwean had been linked with a move to English Premiership club Exeter but will instead remain in South Africa, filling the void at the Sharks left by Marvin Orie.

The 26-year-old made 90 appearances for the Lions across all competitions and also spent time on loan at the Pumas between 2020 and 2022.

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Landsberg recently expressed his desire to wear the green and gold having turned down the opportunity to represent Zimbabwe.

“To be completely honest, until Rassie [Erasmus] tells me that the door is completely closed, I can’t allow myself to believe that it is,” he told Rugby365.

“I’ve played with these guys in the South African system since high school, so it’s not like I’m far off. When I look at myself in the mirror every day, I know that I can be a Springbok and I will be a Springbok.

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“Because of what South African rugby means, I want to give myself the opportunity of saying I believe I’m the best, so why not try to be with the best?

“If that point comes where Rassie tells me the door is closed, then by all means it would be an honour to represent Zimbabwe.”

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