Senegal prime minister reaffirms tough stance on homosexuality laws The Senegalese Prime Minister has doubled down on plans to tighten legislation against homosexuality, stressing that enforcement will be unwavering. Amid escalating international scrutiny, he dismissed foreign interference and insisted Senegal will assert its sovereignty on this deeply divisive issue. TheContinue Reading
Senegal tightens stance on homosexuality under Sonko’s leadership Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the government’s resolve to enforce stricter laws against homosexuality in Senegal, emphasizing the importance of uniform legal application. Amid mounting international scrutiny, he defends the nation’s sovereign right to determine its own stance onContinue Reading
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating licence of Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, triggering its official liquidation. In an official statement dated February 5, 2026, the COBAC imposed this disciplinary measure, stripping FINADEV Tchad S.A. of its second-categoryContinue Reading
The Nigerian military has confirmed that Boko Haram is behind a recent wave of child abductions in southern communities, heightening fears across the region. The distressing trend follows a brutal assault in Yobe State, where armed fighters targeted civilians, leaving dozens dead and many families grieving. escalation in violence raisesContinue Reading
Despite the JNIM’s growing prominence, the Islamic State’s Sahel Province maintains a firm grip on Mali’s northeast, particularly in Gao and Ménaka regions. The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), now known as the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP), continues to exert control over key areas in Mali, especiallyContinue Reading
Premier League Tottenham Cristian Romero misses Tottenham relegation battle to attend Argentinian final Friday, May 22 at 11:18 Questions about the dedication of Tottenham players are mounting. While the Spurs face a critical Premier League survival showdown against Everton, their club captain Cristian Romero will be absent from the TottenhamContinue Reading
New digital platform to measure customer experience in Côte d’Ivoire’s financial sector The Côte d’Ivoire Financial Services Satisfaction Barometer, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to capture real-time user experiences, was officially unveiled in Abidjan last month. The launch event brought together key officials from the Ministry of Economy, Finance andContinue Reading
Politics Chad’s Supreme Court seals 20-year prison term for opposition leader Succès Masra The Supreme Court in N’Djamena has dismissed the final appeal filed by legal representatives of former Prime Minister Succès Masra, cementing his two-decade sentence for charges tied to deadly clashes in Mandakao. Marturin ATCHA |May 22, 2026|2Continue Reading
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko engages with deputies In a significant session at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed various parliamentary inquiries touching on social, economic, and governance issues. The session highlighted the government’s firm stance on sovereign legal matters and provided updates on the current state of theContinue Reading
In a decisive move, the High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has issued its provisional decision regarding presidential candidacy submissions for the upcoming party elections. The authority, led by Mouhamadou Ngouda Mboup, has validated only one application—the incumbent president, Ousmane Sonko—while all others were deemed inadmissible dueContinue Reading
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko under intense parliamentary scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko arrived at the Assemblée Nationale this Friday for a high-stakes session of parliamentary question time. The nation’s top executive faced a packed chamber of deputies, where pressing national issues demanded urgent responses. The political climate was thickContinue Reading
Quatre ans après son dernier succès dans la compétition, Lyon va tenter de décrocher une neuvième couronne face à leurs rivales espagnoles. Voici comment suivre la rencontre À quelle heure ? By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading