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Government launches urgent intervention plan for 245 stranded projects worth billions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened a high-level interministerial council on infrastructure this week at the Presidential Administrative Building in Dakar. The meeting followed a comprehensive audit that revealed 245 public infrastructure projects and assets trapped in financial, legal, technical or operational bottlenecks, representing investments […]

In a significant meeting at the Palais de la République, former Prime Minister Amadou Ba emphasized the urgent need for political dialogue and financial credibility to strengthen Senegal during a session of the National Dialogue with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Describing the initiative as crucial for the nation, the former head of government underscored the […]

military cooperation Cameroon and Chad deepen military alliance following Yaoundé parade on unity day The Chadian military contingent’s participation in Cameroon’s National Unity Day celebrations marked a pivotal moment in bilateral defense relations between the two nations. Liliane Ndangue |May 21, 2026|3 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment Following the Chadian military’s participation in Cameroon’s […]

Premier Minister Ousmane Sonko challenges justice system over unpunished corruption Frustration boiled over during a high-stakes interministerial meeting on infrastructure in Dakar this week. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko openly questioned the Senegalese justice system’s failure to prosecute officials accused of financial misconduct, voicing concerns that have simmered beneath the surface for months. The confrontation unfolded […]

Chad court rejects Succes Masra’s appeal, judicial hope fades The rejection of the cassation appeal filed by the legal team of Succes Masra in Chad marks a turning point far beyond the courtroom. It signals a symbolic moment in the prolonged confrontation between the authorities and one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures. For […]

In a tense standoff near Markounda, Central African Republic, Wagner Group forces have reportedly impeded UN peacekeepers from disarming fighters of the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC). The incident underscores growing friction between foreign security actors and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Obstacles to Peacekeeping Operations […]

The Minister of Ground and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, took the helm of the first coordination meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee this week, marking the launch of the operational plan for an unprecedented event in Senegal’s history. For the first time, Africa will host the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, welcoming […]

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has disclosed that 245 infrastructure projects remain stalled across the country, with a combined public investment value of 279 billion CFA francs. Identifying the scope of stalled infrastructure Speaking during an interministerial council meeting in Dakar, Mr. Sonko highlighted that these projects—either partially completed or still under construction—have […]

A fatal road accident unfolded on the outskirts of Koundoul, a town bordering N’Djamena, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in the most tragic of circumstances. The collision occurred when a heavy-duty truck slammed into the motorcyclist, killing him instantly. The impact was so severe that both the rider and his motorcycle were thrown onto […]

The main trade corridor linking Dakar to Bamako has ground to a halt following escalating border tensions. Trucks and transporters are stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where commercial activity between Senegal and Mali has been abruptly suspended. Border authorities have enforced stricter controls, citing security concerns. This has created a bottleneck for goods moving between […]