Ruth Elkrief's targeted slip about Ousmane Sonko live on LCI

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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Ruth Elkrief's targeted slip about Ousmane Sonko live on LCI

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said before a Senegal-France football match that 'whatever the outcome, Africa beats Africa'. On LCI, journalist Ruth Elkrief criticized this statement as problematic, fueling a controversy. CNews and other media amplified the debate by taking the phrase out of context, according to the article.

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