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The Senegalese Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, recently addressed the National Assembly, revealing that the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) has generated 63.4 billion CFA francs this year. These figures were disclosed amid tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, political advisor to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, to vigorously […]
Niamey’s pragmatic shift: securing oil lifeline through Chinese partnerships In a striking reversal of its recent rhetoric on economic sovereignty, Niger’s military-led government has finalized a series of oil agreements with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The move, framed as a strategic victory for national interests, underscores a harsh economic reality: Niamey’s dire need for […]
Culture and ideas — Documentary children in Cameroon confront terror threat from boko haram video reserved for subscribers subscribe to access exclusive video content log in in this award-winning documentary by cameroonian filmmaker cyrielle raingou, titled the specter of boko haram, young voices reveal how terror reshapes daily life and dreams in communities under siege. […]
Andoni Iraola praises Arsenal’s title after Bournemouth’s draw with Manchester City Following the 1-1 draw between Bournemouth and Manchester City, which officially sealed Arsenal’s English Premier League title on Tuesday, Andoni Iraola, the Spanish manager of the Cherries, extended his congratulations to the Gunners and praised the work of manager Mikel Arteta. The match outcome, […]
Chad’s cotton revival: France pledges $22.5 million to transform its industry Chad, Central Africa’s second-largest cotton producer, secures a €19.35 million grant from France to revitalize its struggling cotton industry and boost rural development. N’Djamena, Chad — Chad’s cotton industry, the backbone of its agricultural economy, is poised for a major transformation thanks to a […]
Is Bamako still secure? This question, once unthinkable, now presses with alarming urgency. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the rural commune of Siby, situated a mere thirty kilometers from the capital, became the scene of an unprecedented assault. Dozens of commercial trucks, transport vehicles, and Hilux pickups were systematically incinerated by elements of the Group […]
The 11th annual review of UEMOA’s community reforms concluded in Dakar on Tuesday, following a one-day postponement. The political phase of the session was attended by Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission. While Senegal maintains an overall satisfactory performance across 145 assessed reforms, the 2.14-point decline compared to 2024 has prompted authorities to consider […]
The Justiciable Forum Condemns Attempts to Link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck Case Babacar Ba, who leads the Forum du Justiciable, has vocally come to the defense of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, vehemently rejecting any efforts to connect him with the detention of Ndiaga Seck. Ba labeled these suggestions as malicious attempts to smear Sonko’s […]
economic insight why tabaski’s sheep is pushing senegalese families into debt Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski. Microfinance loans, tontines, and informal lenders form a high-interest ecosystem around a religious obligation that has spiraled into a social crisis. While Morocco has implemented a solution, Senegal continues to […]
Two prominent figures from Kaolack, a key economic hub in Sénégal, have been summoned for questioning in a high-stakes legal dispute involving the director-general of the Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC). Mayor Serigne Mboup and Habibou Lèye, a project manager for the urban renewal initiative « Cœur de ville », were heard by investigators […]
The legal proceedings involving pan-African activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a pivotal moment. As crucial deadlines approach in court, the defense strategy put forth by the activist’s legal team appears to be struggling to sway the presiding magistrates. The substantive arguments presented by the accused have, thus far, failed to persuade the […]