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Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Minister of Finance, recently disclosed to the National Assembly that the Plan de Redressement Économique et Social (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion West African CFA francs in …
Senegal’s economic recovery plan under scrutiny as PRES targets fall short Read More
The government in Niamey has quietly conceded to economic realities, abandoning its earlier defiance against Chinese petroleum giants. Facing a severe shortage of foreign reserves and limited access to international …
Niger and China sign oil deals amid financial strain Read More
Culture and ideas — Documentary Children in Cameroon face the lingering shadow of Boko Haram Video reserved for subscribers Subscribe to access our video content Log in In “The Shadow …
Children in Cameroun confront the boko haram threat Read More
Andoni Iraola hails Arsenal’s Premier League crown after Bournemouth draw Following the goalless stalemate between Bournemouth and Manchester City, which mathematically secured Arsenal’s first English top-flight title in two decades, …
Bournemouth manager praises arsenal’s english premier league title triumph Read More
Tchad Tchad: 22.5 million USD French backing to revive cotton sector Tchad, the second-largest cotton producer in Central Africa, secures a US$22.5 million investment from France to strengthen and revitalize …
Tchad: 22.5 million USD French backing to revive cotton sector Read More
Is Bamako still secure? Once a forbidden question, it now hangs over the capital with grim urgency. On a Tuesday in May 2026, the rural commune of Siby, just 30 …
Mali: jihadist siege tightens around Bamako as junte struggles Read More
The political segment of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms took place this Tuesday in Dakar, following a brief one-day postponement. The session, attended by the President of …
Senegal urged to accelerate community reform implementation Read More
Forum du Justiciable decries attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck case Babacar Ba, the esteemed president of the Forum du Justiciable, has unequivocally come to the defense of …
Forum du Justiciable decries attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck case Read More
The legal saga surrounding Fadilou Kéita, the Director-General of Senegal’s Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), has intensified after the mayor of Kaolack, Serigne Mboup, and Habibou Lèye, a key …
Senegal mayor and urban project head questioned in public funds dispute Read More
Why the Tabaski sheep is breaking Senegalese households Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to buy a sheep for Tabaski, transforming a religious duty into a social nightmare …
How senegalese families struggle with tabaski sheep costs Read More
The judicial proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As pivotal deadlines approach in court, the defense’s arguments are struggling to sway the …
Kémi Séba’s legal battle nears final phase as extradition looms Read More