Politique

Aser affair: Thierno Alassane Sall denounces state deception, implicates Ousmane Sonko

Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall has publicly asserted that a confidential memo, dated August 26, 2024, and bearing the signature of former Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop, provides undeniable evidence of significant systemic failures at the highest levels of the Senegalese government. In a statement disseminated across his social media platforms, the leader of the République […]

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Burkina Faso’s gold and Russian aid: scrutinising the cost of new alliances

An official declaration from the Russian diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou confirmed the delivery of over 500 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Burkina Faso, valued at an estimated 942,500 US dollars. This consignment notably included 462 tonnes of yellow split peas and 93.84 tonnes of sunflower oil. The gesture was presented as a manifestation of fraternal […]

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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 […]