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Following days of intense political discourse and anticipation, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially signed into law the amendments to the Electoral Code on Friday, May 15, 2026. This pivotal text, …
President Faye enacts electoral code changes, marking a key political development Read More
Amidst the vast, arid expanse of the Sahel, where conflicts unfold far from the gaze of many, Mali is now confronting a harsh truth: removing crucial partners who maintained the …
Mali’s deepening security crisis: the fallout from a strategic shift Read More
French national detained in Senegal over alleged homosexuality A French engineer, arrested on February 14, faces charges including « acts against nature » and « attempted transmission of HIV ». …
French national detained in Senegal over alleged homosexuality Read More
With its inaugural national congress approaching in less than three weeks, the high command of Pastef convened a crucial meeting on Friday, May 15, at Cité Keur Gorgui, the residence …
Ousmane sonko gathers pastef leadership for pivotal strategy meeting ahead of national congress Read More
On May 15, 2026, the headquarters of Ousmane Sonko at the Cité Keur Gorgui in Dakar became the nerve center of political strategy. With the Senegalese Patriotic Alliance (PASTEF) national …
Ousmane Sonko prepares PASTEF for major restructuring ahead of june 6 congress Read More
Here’s a rundown of the pivotal political and economic developments across the African continent this past week: Emmanuel Macron’s strategic shift in African policy culminating in Nairobi. The Africa CEO …
Africa’s key developments: macron’s east africa pivot, business forum insights, and political shifts Read More
Tougher penalties for LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal A French citizen has been held in a Senegalese detention center since February 14, facing charges including acts against nature, criminal association, money …
French national detained in Senegal under anti-lgbtq+ law Read More
The UN Security Council has issued a stern condemnation regarding the “heinous terrorist” offensives launched by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali since April 25. In a formal statement, the council emphasized …
UN Security Council denounces violent jihadist strikes across Mali Read More
While Brussels prepares to mark three decades of progress with its annual Pride Parade, the situation in Dakar tells a starkly different story. A newly enacted law in Senegal has …
Escalating anti-lgbtq+ crackdown in Senegal as new law takes effect Read More
Facing restricted access to Eurobond markets since the disclosure of its 2024 budget revisions, Senegal has strategically repositioned the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities market as …
Senegal’s UEMOA market reliance: a new financing chapter Read More
As Arsenal inches closer to a long-awaited Premier League title, every remaining fixture holds immense weight. While their narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last Sunday undoubtedly cleared a significant …
Arsenal’s crucial home finale: a premier league title push against burnley Read More
Algeria and Chad advance trans-Saharan road and power plant projects The strategic partnership between Algeria and Chad has reached a new milestone this week, marked by the signing of two …
Algeria and Chad advance trans-Saharan road and power plant projects Read More