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Senegal’s Sonko urges dialogue with President Faye to prevent political unrest

Senegal’s Sonko urges dialogue with President Faye to prevent political unrest Breaking news Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and now President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has extended an olive branch to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, calling for urgent political dialogue. Despite deep political divides, Sonko reassured that his party, Pastef, will not seek to topple […]

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2025 RDC budget: rising income meets swelling deficit amid economic strain

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s public finances in 2025 present a troubling paradox: tax revenue collection is on the rise, yet the budget deficit continues to widen as state obligations outpace growth. This persistent imbalance forces Kinshasa to make tough decisions—balancing economic stimulus, national security, and the fiscal pledges made to international partners. Tax […]

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Turkey’s growing military influence in Mali reshapes Sahel power dynamics

Turkey has methodically expanded its economic and military footprint in Mali, emerging as one of Bamako’s most dynamic external partners without dominating headlines. Over the past decade, bilateral trade has more than tripled, and since 2024, defense equipment and ammunition have become Ankara’s top export category to the Sahel nation. This quiet ascent, unfolding against […]

Politique

Senegal’s path forward: Aminata Touré evaluates the new cabinet and democratic resilience

In Sénégal, the recent appointment of a new cabinet by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô has sparked significant debate. The thirty-member team, notably missing high-profile figures from Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, is largely composed of technocrats and close supporters of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While Faye himself is a Pastef member, the absence […]

Entertainment

Kvaratskhelia’s PSG move hailed as historic winter transfer coup

Paris Saint-Germain’s winter signing reshapes European football dominance The arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has not only transformed the club’s fortunes but also redefined expectations for winter transfers in European football. Since joining from Napoli in January 2025 for a reported €70 million, the Georgian winger has become the driving force behind […]