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Dakar is at the epicenter of Senegal’s evolving energy landscape this week as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off. The two-day event, running from May 19 to 20, has drawn together policymakers, researchers, renewable energy advocates, rural electrification specialists, and civil society leaders to chart a sustainable path forward. The […]
At the launch of the second edition of Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, speaking on behalf of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, delivered a powerful message to policymakers, security experts, and international partners. The central theme? Space technology is no longer a luxury—it is a strategic necessity for protecting national sovereignty. The Minister […]
When Mali’s military leadership invited Russian mercenaries to the country in 2021, their primary focus shifted toward suppressing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. Analysts now argue that this strategic misstep allowed jihadist factions—particularly the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)—to consolidate power, […]
À la une Politique Assemblée nationale : Ousmane Sonko attendu vendredi pour les questions d’actualité au Gouvernement 19/05/2026 The National Assembly of Senegal is scheduled to host a crucial plenary session on Friday, May 22, 2026, commencing at 9 AM, dedicated to addressing pressing current affairs directly with the Government. This significant parliamentary event follows […]
A significant development has unfolded within the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC), signaling heightened tensions as Russian mercenaries have officially become involved in the group’s internal dynamics. Reports indicate that these foreign combatants recently escorted Didot Ali, a prominent figure within the MPC, along with his designated successor, to Bossangoa. This direct intervention by […]
Sahel politicsAfrica insights kidnapping industry fuels Boko Haram’s war in the Sahel An in-depth look at how mass kidnappings have become a lucrative funding stream for Boko Haram across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. The kidnapping economy has evolved into a structured industry fueling terrorism in West Africa. Between July 2024 and June 2025 alone, […]
The kidnapping-for-ransom industry has evolved into a multi-million-dollar revenue stream for Boko Haram, fueling its decade-long insurgency across West Africa’s Lake Chad region. Analysts confirm the group’s funding model now relies heavily on mass abductions, with Nigeria bearing the brunt of this violent enterprise. Rising tide of kidnappings fuels jihadist coffers Between mid-2024 and mid-2025, […]
Senegal’s political circles react to Ndiaga Seck arrest amid unproven allegations The detention of prominent politician Ndiaga Seck on unconfirmed acts against decency charges has sparked heated discussions across Senegal. Following his indictment by a Louga court magistrate on Monday and subsequent imprisonment, social media users and online publications have hastily connected his case to […]
In Dakar, Cheikh Diba, the Minister of Finance and Budget, presided over the political phase of the annual review assessing UEMOA’s community reforms, policies, programs, and projects within Senegal. The event, a crucial moment for West Africa’s economic trajectory, welcomed Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, and numerous high-ranking government officials. This eleventh […]
May 19, 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal Space Week: Dakar accelerates its technological sovereignty drive breaking May 19, 2026 The Senegal has made its ambitions in the global race for strategic technologies crystal clear. During the second edition of Senegal Space Week, government officials reaffirmed the country’s […]
French MEP Manon Aubry, a leading voice for progressive policies in the European Parliament, has sharply criticized Senegal’s intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals, warning of a systematic campaign of persecution. The political figure, known for her vocal advocacy of human rights, expressed outrage over recent legal developments in Senegal, where same-sex relationships now carry penalties […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet, is set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for a critical session of parliamentary questions. El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly, confirmed the scheduled meeting, emphasizing its role in fostering accountability and dialogue between the government and legislators. […]