Eight fatalities and one injury were recorded in a Boko Haram assault that unfolded late Friday in the Far North region of Cameroon, local authorities reported Saturday. The strike occurred around 11:00 PM in the village of Kangaleri, located in the Mayo-Sava department, casting a shadow of terror over theContinue Reading
Thierno Alassane Sall reveals key insights on Ousmane Sonko during extraordinary assembly A pivotal moment in Senegal‘s political landscape unfolded as Thierno Alassane Sall shared unprecedented insights about opposition leader Ousmane Sonko during an extraordinary assembly session. The revelations shed light on previously undisclosed aspects of the country’s dynamic politicalContinue Reading
On August 18th, global attention will converge on Los Angeles for a landmark event celebrating African music. Angélique Kidjo, an eminent figure in Béninese and pan-African music, is set to be honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the inaugural African artist toContinue Reading
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently returned from a significant diplomatic journey across West Africa, making stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A highlight of his tour was his esteemed presence as a special guest at the 66th independence anniversary celebration in Côte d’Ivoire, hosted by hisContinue Reading
During a recent extraordinary session of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure, formally announced the commencement of several significant investigations. This move underscores a clear commitment to delve deeper into various sensitive matters impacting Senegal’s political landscape. The initiative reflects a determination to scrutinize key issues, markingContinue Reading
PASTEF-Les Patriotes recently concluded an impactful 48-hour political outreach across Senegal’s historic Jolof region. Led by party figure Ousmane Sonko and joined by Minister of State Habib Sy, along with numerous national executives and coalition partners, delegations traversed all 19 communes within the Linguère department, reaching communities from Dahra toContinue Reading
Despite the significant display of military assets and a surge in offensive operations announced by authorities, the security situation across northern Burkina Faso remains profoundly precarious. Armed groups have not vanished from the landscape; instead, they have refined their tactics, largely avoiding direct confrontations in favor of a protracted warContinue Reading
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), the leading Al-Qaeda-aligned jihadist coalition in the Sahel, mounted an assault on a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) military camp in central Mali on Sunday, August 9. This operation adds to a lengthy series of attacks claimed by the militant networkContinue Reading
The international financial rating agency, Moody’s, has officially re-evaluated the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating, moving it from « B1 » to « Ba3 » with an accompanying « stable » outlook. This significant decision, announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, further solidifies the credibility and proven resilienceContinue Reading
Senegal’s imports experienced a significant upturn in June, climbing by 26.7% month-on-month. This notable rebound stands in stark contrast to the overall trend observed during the first half of the year. From January to June, the cumulative value of goods entering the country actually saw an 8% decrease, signaling aContinue Reading
Opinions Par Lansana Gagny Sakho Sénégal : un précédent institutionnel, une leçon pour les marchés émergents EXCLUSIF SENEPLUS – Entre volatilité financière, chute des investissements et tension sur l’emploi, le pays a appris entre 2024-2026 à ses dépens qu’en économie, l’imprévisibilité politique se paie comptant Byline Lansana GagnyContinue Reading
The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has successfully concluded a two-day political engagement across the Jolof region. This extensive tour, encompassing all 19 communes within the Linguère department—from Dahra to Barkédji, traversing Sagatta and Yang-Yang—witnessed the active participation of party leader Ousmane Sonko, alongside Minister of State Habib Sy, numerous national executives,Continue Reading