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The recent cyberattack on Senegal’s public treasury underscores a troubling pattern for Dakar. Within just six months, three central government agencies have fallen victim to digital intrusions, thrusting the issue of cybersecurity into the spotlight of Senegal’s national digital sovereignty debate. This latest breach coincides with the state’s accelerated push toward digitalizing public services, which […]
Mali’s transition authorities stand firm against armed groups, says transition council member Moussa Ag Acharatoumane Listen – 05:11 In Mali, the transition authorities remain unwavering in their commitment to combat armed groups. On April 25, jihadists from the Jnim, linked to al-Qaïda, and separatist rebels from the FLA launched coordinated massive attacks for the first […]
The Chadian political landscape is heating up as the opposition movement Wakit Tama gears up for a major public rally scheduled for May 16. The group has sharply criticized what it describes as the country’s alarming authoritarian shift under President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. During a press conference held ahead of the demonstration, Wakit Tama […]
PSG’s Matvey Safonov deflects glory to teammates after dominant display Paris Saint-Germain’s commanding 2-0 victory over RC Lens this past Wednesday night was anchored by a stellar performance from goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who made a crucial eight saves to keep his team’s title aspirations alive. The Russian international, restored to the starting lineup after Renato […]
Economists in Dakar have urged Senegal to explore alternative funding sources as the country grapples with a mounting debt crisis. The call came during a high-level forum focused on addressing Senegal’s debt challenges, where experts emphasized the need for a comprehensive debt audit and expanded financial partnerships beyond traditional multilateral institutions. hidden commitments fuel debt […]
10:01 RN2 À SAINT-BENOÎT Le projet d’aménagement déclaré d’utilité publique, la Région autorisée à acquérir à l’amiable ou en expropriant, les terrains nécessaires au chantier
Nairobi — Four months after the disputed Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, the diplomatic fallout continues to overshadow continental summits. At the recent Africa-France summit in Kenya’s capital, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal seized the opportunity to remind the world of his nation’s hard-fought victory, sparking visible discomfort among observers. […]
Algeria-Chad Relations Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, recently concluded a pivotal two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad. Leading a high-level delegation, Minister Djellaoui’s primary objective was to delve into strategies for advancing joint infrastructure initiatives, with a particular focus on the crucial Trans-Saharan Road project. During the visit […]
60 years of energy leadership: Corlay Côte d’Ivoire unveils bold expansion plan Corlay Côte d’Ivoire, formerly Texaco, has officially kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations with a high-profile event held on May 6, 2026, at its Vridi headquarters in Abidjan’s industrial zone. The milestone year will be marked by a series of initiatives highlighting the […]
Controversial finish paves way for Le Mans’ triumphant return In one of the most dramatic finales in recent memory, the Ligue 2 match concluded abruptly when smoke bombs rained onto the pitch at the Armand-Cesari stadium. The eruption followed the second goal scored by Le Mans in stoppage time, triggering an immediate pitch invasion from […]
The coronation of Paris Saint-Germain as Ligue 1 champions this Wednesday evening in Lens was marked by an intense exchange of banners at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium. Visiting Parisian supporters seized the opportunity to taunt their Lens counterparts regarding the title race, which was met with an immediate, sharp retort from the northern club’s fervent fanbase, […]
Protest banner unfurled by Lens fans targets PSG president in Ligue 1 clash Supporters of RC Lens made their displeasure known early in Wednesday’s rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture against Paris Saint-Germain by displaying a provocative message aimed at club president Nasser al-Khelaïfi. The banner, which read « Nasser kills Ligue 1 », was deployed shortly […]