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Baaba Maal champions an african vision at the un in mongolia

Renowned West African music icon, Baaba Maal, recently stood as a powerful voice for Senegal and broader African interests at a United Nations (UN) platform held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The acclaimed singer, a long-standing advocate for environmental and social causes, presented an African perspective on pressing contemporary challenges, ranging from climate change to the […]

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Youth mobilization in Burkina Faso: between civic duty and militarization concerns

The initiative, while presented as a standard civic engagement program, has raised significant questions in Burkina Faso. The annual Mêbo holiday camp, which convened thousands of young participants for cultural, athletic, and community-based activities, was framed by government representatives as a means to cultivate civic responsibility, patriotism, and social awareness from an early age. However, […]

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Senegal’s national assembly launches new public policy evaluation committee

This new mechanism will empower deputies to verify the efficient and transparent use of public funds. A significant legislative reform has just taken shape within the heart of Senegal’s parliamentary system. Yesterday, Friday, August 26, 2026, the National Assembly formally established the Committee for the Evaluation of Public Policies (CEPP). This new body finally delivers […]

Politique

Heated debate in the National Assembly: Abdou Mbow warns of a “country in danger” amid clash with Ousmane Sonko

A particularly intense exchange unfolded within the National Assembly during the recent intervention by Deputy Abdou Mbow. Addressing the chamber, the parliamentarian painted a grim picture of the nation’s current state, declaring unequivocally that “there is a crisis in this country.” During his address, Abdou Mbow specifically referenced the Douane (Customs) and the DAF (Directorate […]

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Cameroon government suspends somdiaa’s sale of sosucam shares

Cameroonian authorities have moved to suspend the planned sale of shares held by the Somdiaa group in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s foremost sugar operator. This executive decision from Yaoundé effectively freezes a transaction that had captivated business circles across the sub-region for months. The intervention targets a sector vital to Cameroon’s […]

Politique

Ousmane Sonko assumes leadership of Senegal’s new public policy evaluation committee

The newly formed Public Policy Evaluation Committee (CEPP) is tasked with the crucial mission of structuring, guiding, and monitoring parliamentary assessments of public policies. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the oversight of public action and improve the overall effectiveness of implemented policies across Senegal. Senegal’s National Assembly has embarked on a significant advancement in […]

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Togo’s land reform aspirations confront entrenched systemic challenges

Following six decades marked by what is often characterized as inconsistent land management, the Togolese government has articulated a renewed ambition: to transform the land sector into a significant driver of economic growth. While this commitment appears promising on paper, it immediately encounters a far more complex reality on the ground. Many observers caution that, […]