In the heart of Casamance’s Niaguis, a small town in southern Senegal, Mariama Sonko has spent over three decades championing the financial independence of rural women through sustainable agriculture. Born into a farming family, she now leads Nous sommes la solution, a pan-African movement uniting more than 800 associations acrossContinue Reading
A united front to safeguard the social transformation project In a decisive move to counter what it describes as a deliberate power grab, the CODES coalition has formally merged with Pastef-Les Patriotes, rallying behind Ousmane Sonko’s vision for sweeping social change in Senegal. The decision comes as the political landscapeContinue Reading
Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has forged two landmark partnerships this week with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de Garantie des Crédits aux Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (SGPME), an institution established by the Ivorian government to bolster financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. These agreements will unlockContinue Reading
The United States is weighing a significant expansion of its military footprint in Africa, with Mali potentially emerging as the next battleground in Washington’s counterterrorism strategy. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is seriously considering targeted strikes against the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating across theContinue Reading
In a bold display of unwavering loyalty, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, the newly appointed Director-General of Senegal’s Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her allegiance to opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Her statement comes at a critical juncture as political tensions escalate between Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, castingContinue Reading
In a significant development in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, authorities have apprehended a man who has long identified himself as the eldest son of President Paul Biya. The arrest of Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has publicly positioned himself as the president’s heir for years, follows an extensive manhunt initiated for alleged crimesContinue Reading
The political and business figure from Kaolack expressed deep disappointment over the deteriorating relationship between Senegal’s president and his former prime minister, recalling his unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko during recent elections. tensions at the helm spark concerns in Senegal As the rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and formerContinue Reading
In the vast expanse of northern Mali, where the echoes of conflict rarely cease, a new wave of violence has left the international community stunned. Reports emerging from the region paint a grim picture: soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) captured during ambushes have allegedly been subjected to tortureContinue Reading
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led a military takeover in Niger, the country remains locked in a deepening crisis that has eroded fundamental freedoms and democratic institutions. A damning new assessment from Human Rights Watch underscores how the ruling Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) hasContinue Reading
The Moroccan government and Veolia, the French multinational, have reignited discussions on the strategic Rabat desalination plant project, designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of water annually. The initiative, backed by Paris, has regained momentum after months of stalled negotiations, marking a significant shift in bilateral cooperation. Key detailsContinue Reading
The partnership between Mali and Morocco is entering a pivotal new chapter, as announced by the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. From July 21 to 24, 2026, Bamako will host the fourth session of the High-Level Joint Cooperation Commission, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. OverContinue Reading
Top stories Senegal news Touba Descendants of Serigne Touba declare Ousmane Sonko ‘persona non grata’ in Touba A collective representing the descendants of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba—founder of the Mouride brotherhood—has escalated its confrontation with opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Following a defamation complaint filed in response to his remarks about allegedContinue Reading