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Senegal’s u17 football team secures world cup berth and can quarterfinals spot The Senegal U17 national team has achieved a significant milestone, triumphing over Algeria to not only secure their place in the CAN U17 quarterfinals but also to earn a coveted spot in the upcoming U17 World Cup. This remarkable accomplishment marks a historic […]
Senegal’s PM Sonko unveils bold reforms for markets, agriculture and digital transformation During a recent ministerial council meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlined sweeping reforms aimed at revitalizing Senegal‘s markets, boosting agricultural output and accelerating the digitalization of public services. With a 57.5 billion FCFA investment package, the government is pushing for greater efficiency and […]
SENEGAL-SECURITY Dakar – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a strong directive to ministers responsible for flood prevention, urging them to implement all necessary measures before the onset of the upcoming rainy season. During a recent Council of Ministers session, Mr. Sonko provided precise instructions, emphasizing the critical need for preparedness. He specifically tasked the […]
green economy in Côte d’Ivoire: how youth is reshaping the future In Côte d’Ivoire, a new wave of young entrepreneurs is turning toward sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges. From urban farming to insect-based protein production and carbon credit projects, these innovators are proving that economic growth and ecological responsibility can go hand in hand. […]
Deputy Guy Marius Sagna Challenges Senegal’s National Dialogue Objectives Deputy Guy Marius Sagna has expressed significant reservations regarding the structure and aims of President Diomaye’s proposed “National Dialogue.” He criticizes its legal foundation and deems its objectives outdated. Sagna argues that without fundamental transformation and a strong emphasis on local engagement, this initiative risks becoming […]
Mountaga Tall’s son disappears amid political unrest in Mali Tensions escalate in Mali as the whereabouts of Cheick Mamadou Tall, the eldest son of prominent opposition figure Mountaga Tall, remain unknown. His disappearance follows the abduction of his father, a high-profile critic of the military regime, on May 2. The Mountaga Tall family’s legal team […]
The long-running investigation into Côte d’Ivoire’s teacher mutual fund, MUPEMENET-CI, has concluded with serious allegations emerging. Over 5 billion FCFA are reportedly missing, prompting the public prosecutor to take decisive action ahead of an upcoming trial. Key figures face detention over alleged embezzlement The Executive Director of MUPEMENET-CI, Agré Lynx Bourgelat, and the Financial Affairs […]
Families of individuals who have disappeared in Mali are voicing profound distress, urgently seeking information regarding the whereabouts, conditions, and legal status of their loved ones. They insist that if any wrongdoing is alleged, these cases must be promptly referred to the judicial system. Conversely, proponents of the transitional authorities argue that the paramount interests […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has initiated a series of extensive consultations across the nation, signaling a shift from the traditional annual dialogue day observed since 2016. Instead of the single-day event, Faye announced a ten-day period of discussions with key societal groups, including NGOs, political parties, traditional leaders, and religious figures. «This approach […]
SENEGAL-ECONOMIE Dakar – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has underscored the critical need for an overhaul of Senegal’s commercial infrastructure, pointing to the advanced state of disrepair and significant safety hazards prevalent in many markets across the nation. He has proposed establishing an autonomous administrative entity specifically tasked with their comprehensive management and development. The Prime […]
The disciplinary committee has imposed a two-match full stadium closure and a suspended match at Allianz Riviera on OGC Nice, following the disturbances during their recent encounter with Metz on Sunday. As a result, OGC Nice is expected to play their critical promotion/relegation play-off return leg against Saint-Étienne on May 29 in an empty venue, […]
OGC Nice faces tough sanctions before crucial Ligue 1 playoffs against Saint-Étienne The OGC Nice has been dealt a severe blow ahead of its high-stakes Ligue 1 relegation playoffs against AS Saint-Étienne. On Wednesday, the LFP disciplinary committee handed down tough sanctions following recent pitch invasions and disturbances at Allianz Riviera. Following last Sunday’s dismal […]