The Supreme Court of Chad has upheld the prison sentence against former Prime Minister and opposition figure Succès Masra, deepening political tensions in N’Djamena. The decision, delivered on May 21, follows a highly controversial trial that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups. Supreme Court upholds harsh sentence SuccèsContinue Reading

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call this afternoon to Monseigneur André Guéye, just days before the eagerly anticipated traditional Marian pilgrimage to Popenguine. The meeting unfolded in a remarkably warm and friendly atmosphere, characterized by cordial discussions between the two prominent figures. The head of government and theContinue Reading

The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for April 2026. The figures reveal a dramatic macroeconomic shift: Niger is experiencing a historic deflation rate of -8.5%. Yet, on the ground, the short-term reality tells a different story. A deep dive into theContinue Reading

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key ministers overseeing Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget to implement urgent measures aimed at revitalising the management of Senegal’s natural heritage. The government, in close coordination with the National Council for Investment and Public-Private Partnerships (COSIVRA), is pushing for a forward-thinkingContinue Reading

A landmark meeting underscored the spirit of republican harmony as Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a formal courtesy call to His Grace André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar. The high-level exchange unfolded against the backdrop of intense national preparations for the upcoming 2026 edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage—aContinue Reading