Political Justice: Senegal indicted four people over deadly unrest from 2021–2024, charging security officials with conspiracy, crimes against humanity and torture tied to opposition clashes. Cybersecurity & Identity: Senegal’s DAF confirmed the February national ID card disruption was a cyberattack, but says identity and electoral files stayed intact and no personal data was compromised. Football & Nationhood: Patrick Vieira officially takes over Senegal’s “Lions of Teranga,” with El Hadji Diouf urging unity as Senegal begin AFCON 2027 qualifiers amid ongoing controversy over the 2025 title. Federation Fallout: Dakar police reopened hearings over alleged vote-buying in the Senegal Football Federation election, adding fresh pressure to an already turbulent football season. Youth & Talent Pipeline: Chelsea reportedly invited Senegal’s 16-year-old Souleymane Faye for a trial after his U17 AFCON success, while Vieira’s coaching era signals a new push for homegrown prospects. Sports Diplomacy: Uganda opens the Rugby Africa Sevens Series against Senegal, setting the tone for a qualifier-style weekend. Culture & Sound: French-Senegalese singer anaiis brought neo-soul to Wisconsin with a Black Box Sessions performance blending music and activism. Community Development: Sadio Mané backs a $20m mango project in Bambali, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and create over 1,000 jobs.