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Senegal arrests Matar Ndiaga Seck in alleged unnatural acts case A close associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by the Linguère police station. Investigation ties associate to alleged offenses Matar Ndiaga Seck is now at the center […]
Bénin’s bold agricultural reforms drive economic transformation since 2016 Since the leadership transition in 2016, Bénin has undergone a profound agricultural revolution. A bold government strategy combining substantial subsidies, rapid mechanization, and strategic land development has catapulted the sector into a new era of productivity. From cotton to pineapple, maize to soybeans, agriculture now stands […]
Key party figures gather for high-stakes strategy session The Prime Minister of Senegal and leader of the PASTEF/Les Patriotes movement, Ousmane Sonko, has summoned his top political strategists to an exclusive gathering this Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The closed-door meeting, scheduled for 6:00 PM, comes […]
At the close of the first day of the PPA-CI congress in Abidjan, the outcome seemed predetermined. A party insider had already declared, “There’s no mystery: by the end of the day, the leader will be reelected, and everyone will be happy.” His prediction proved accurate. The vote took place in a climate of overwhelming […]
Urgent gathering at Ousmane Sonko’s home in Dakar sparks political buzz Political observers are buzzing after Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, called an impromptu meeting of key party figures at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The late-afternoon session, scheduled for 6 p.m. this Friday, has set tongues wagging […]
french national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid rising anti-lgbtq+ laws share share whatsapp linkedin email messenger updated today at 4:52 pm senegalese authorities have intensified crackdowns on lgbtq+ individuals following the adoption of a controversial law in march. diplomatic sources confirm a french citizen was detained in Dakar on february 14 over alleged “unnatural […]
Mali blocus: JNIM’s siege on Bamako triggers alarm over civilian suffering The capital of Mali has been under a tight blockade since April 30, imposed by jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). This siege has severely restricted the movement of civilians, prompting international condemnation. On May 15, Amnesty International […]
During a working visit to N’Djamena, Chad’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, met with Prime Minister Allamaye Halina. The meeting centered on Algeria’s pivotal role in fostering African solidarity and strengthening ties between the two nations. The Chadian Prime Minister acknowledged the Algerian President’s strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to bolstering […]
The Stade Orange Vélodrome is set to host a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale on Sunday, with Olympique de Marseille (OM) facing Stade Rennais in a must-win clash to secure a top-five finish and Europa League qualification. After a hard-fought victory over Le Havre, the Phocaeans head into the final day with renewed belief—but their defensive […]
Urgent call to uphold humanitarian law amid Bamako blockade The ongoing blockade of Bamako is inflicting severe hardship on civil·e·s, jeopardizing their fundamental rights to food, health, and safety, and violating international humanitarian law, warns Amnesty International. The group is urging the GSIM (Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans), an Al-Qaïda-affiliated armed faction, […]
The fading promise of Russian security solutions Following a decade marked by rapid expansion through mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism, the Kremlin’s African strategy now confronts an insurmountable reality. Unfulfilled security guarantees, military entanglements, and growing public discontent suggest that the notion of a declining Russian imperialism on the continent is no longer […]
The recent destruction of cannabis plantations in Casamance by Senegalese security forces underscores a decades-old conflict that refuses to fade. In early May, soldiers and gendarmes, supported by detection dogs, dismantled cannabis fields near the Gambian border—a stronghold of the weakened MFDC rebel movement. The operation, described by Colonel Cheikh Guèye, regional military commander in […]