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Berd expands investments in Senegal with diomaye faye meeting The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) has outlined ambitious plans to deepen its footprint in Senegal following a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Key initiatives, including a major desalination plant for Greater Dakar and expanded renewable energy projects, signal a new chapter […]
Over the past two decades, Senegal’s economic landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in its public contract landscape. What was once a domain dominated by French conglomerates now sees Chinese, Turkish, Emirati, and Tunisian firms sharing the spotlight in major infrastructure projects. From deep-water ports to stadiums and industrial zones, the balance of power has […]
The sovereign credit rating assigned to Chad by S&P on March 16—maintaining the country at «B-» with a stable outlook—effectively validates the strategy behind the «Tchad Connexion 2030» National Development Plan. This decision underscores the agency’s confidence in the country’s economic momentum, driven by robust growth, moderate debt levels, and sustained support from international partners, […]
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been actively engaged in intensive diplomatic consultations across Central and East Africa, focusing on critical issues of regional cooperation and fostering peace within the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader participated in the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected to lead his nation, held on Tuesday, […]
Lens – PSG en direct : sur quelle chaîne TV et à quelle heure voir le match de Ligue 1 ? Football fans are gearing up for a significant Ligue 1 fixture as RC Lens prepares to host Paris Saint-Germain. This rescheduled match from the 29th round of the French top-flight league is set for […]
The commune of Abobo is in mourning following the passing of one of its most prominent political and customary leaders. Koné Gogé, widely known as Le Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, delegate of the PDCI-RDA for Abobo 2, and traditional chief of Kpafonon village, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Abidjan. This information has […]
regional military push forces boko haram fighters to flee lake Chad strongholds A coordinated regional offensive involving air and ground operations has driven Boko Haram jihadists from their hideouts along Lake Chad, according to intelligence sources and eyewitness accounts. joint military operations dismantle jihadist presence Since Friday, Chadian forces, supported by Nigerian and Nigerien troops, […]
Rodez edges Red Star in chaotic Ligue 2 playoff thriller In a Ligue 2 playoff showdown at Saint-Ouen’s Stade Bauer, Rodez pulled off a dramatic 2-3 victory against the Red Star, overturning two early deficits to secure their place in the next round. The Aveyron-based side will now face Saint-Étienne at Geoffroy-Guichard in a high-stakes […]
The Chad is grappling with a mounting humanitarian crisis as over 1.3 million refugees and returnees, predominantly women and children, seek shelter in a nation already strained by poverty and an underfunded healthcare system. This critical situation was highlighted during a recent mission by a senior United Nations official specializing in reproductive and sexual health. […]
A significant conference addressing Sénégal’s escalating debt crisis recently convened in Dakar, under the patronage of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Although Sonko himself was unable to attend the opening due to illness, as conveyed by Justice Minister Yacine Fall, the event proceeded with a clear mandate: to explore innovative solutions beyond the traditional framework offered […]
The bustling capital of Dakar has become the epicenter of a critical economic discussion this week, as policymakers, economists, and civil society leaders convene to address Sénégal’s escalating debt burden. The International Conference on Debt, themed “From Crisis to Solutions: Rethinking Sénégal’s Debt and Moving Beyond Austerity”, underscores the urgency of exploring sustainable alternatives to […]
The holding company, Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, has formally declared its acquisition of SICTA, the Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile. SICTA stands as the long-standing leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s automotive technical inspection sector. During a press gathering in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, the CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, elaborated on the SICTA takeover and the […]