Forum du Justiciable decries attempts to link Ousmane Sonko to Ndiaga Seck case
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 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, strongly rejecting any efforts to associate him with the arrest of Ndiaga Seck. Ba characterized theseContinue Reading
Senegal mayor and urban project head questioned in public funds dispute
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 figure in the « Cœur de ville » urban renewal initiative, were summoned for questioning at Dakar’s urban police headquarters.Continue Reading
How senegalese families struggle with tabaski sheep costs
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 that drains family budgets and fuels a dangerous credit cycle. Two weeks before Tabaski, a wave of dread sweeps throughContinue Reading
Kémi Séba’s legal battle nears final phase as extradition looms
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 judges, who remain unconvinced by the activist’s submissions. Observers closely monitoring the case suggest the defense’s efforts have failed toContinue Reading
Senegal investigation targets former minister Thierno Lô over Macky Sall un rumors
The public prosecutor’s office in Dakar has initiated a formal investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR). This legal action follows the controversy surrounding the alleged, though ultimately unconfirmed, candidacy of former President Macky Sall for a position within theContinue Reading
Sénégal halts truck convoys to Mali amid rising jihadist threats
The vital Dakar-Bamako highway, a lifeline for commerce between Senegal and Mali, faces an unprecedented security crisis. The Senegalese Road Haulers’ Union (URS) has instructed its drivers to halt all trips into Malian territory due to escalating attacks by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), anContinue Reading
Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments
Chad Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments The Chadian government has unveiled key leadership changes at the Ministry of Public Security, elevating two senior officials to critical roles. The Chadian Ministry of Public Security has undergone a strategic leadership overhaul, with two high-profile appointments reshaping key departments. MahamatContinue Reading
Burkina Faso scandal rocks defense ministry as 170 million cfa vanishes
In a country grappling with an unprecedented security and humanitarian crisis, Burkina Faso’s military leadership is facing a scandal that strikes at the heart of public trust. General Célestin Simporé, the nation’s Defense Minister, has become the victim of an audacious heist—170 million F CFA in cash was stolen fromContinue Reading
Niger’s uranium gambit: how a military junta’s bold move risks long-term damage
With the abrupt termination of the historic Arlit mining concession, previously held by the French Atomic Energy Commission, Niger’s military leadership has secured a fleeting political victory. Behind the populist rhetoric of General Abdourahamane Tiani, however, lies a reckless strategy that threatens to undermine the nation’s mining sector for yearsContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s Friday address under the spotlight amid Senegal’s electoral reforms
This Friday, Ousmane Sonko will address the National Assembly in Dakar, stepping into the political spotlight amid intense national debate. The occasion marks the traditional session of Questions to the Government, a platform where elected officials scrutinize executive actions. However, this time, the stakes are higher than ever, following theContinue Reading