Live updates: FC Barcelone vs Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final I am reporting live from the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo for this massive showdown between FC Barcelone and Lyon. This 2025-2026 Ligue des champions final marks a significant moment in European football as two titans of the women’sContinue Reading
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister The political landscape of Senegal has shifted dramatically. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister and head of government, marking the end of an era. Editorial Staff |May 23, 2026|2 minContinue Reading
When a political strategy collapses, the speed at which its backers retreat often reveals its true weakness. In Mali, recent military setbacks against coordinated offensives by rebel groups like the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and Islamist militants from Groupe de Soutien à l’Islam et aux Musulmans (GSIM) haveContinue Reading
The inauguration of the Zongo truck parking lot in Cotonou on May 22, 2026 marks a historic milestone in Benin’s road transport sector and port traffic management. The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) has unveiled a state-of-the-art facility designed to revolutionize logistics operations and enhance conditions for long-haul truck driversContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has raised serious concerns about the potential rise in fuel prices in the country due to escalating global tensions. In a statement delivered to the National Assembly, he emphasized the severe repercussions this could have on public finances, the national economy, and theContinue Reading
The Republic of Togo’s recent announcement of visa exemptions for all African nationals presents a paradoxical facade of continental openness. While Lomé portrays this measure as a bold step toward African unity, closer examination reveals a tightly controlled administrative mechanism designed to reinforce state surveillance rather than foster genuine freedomContinue Reading
Senegal’s strategic shift: thousands of jobs to empower youth and strengthen the economy In a decisive parliamentary address on May 22, 2026, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko placed employment at the heart of the government’s economic and social agenda. Addressing lawmakers during a session of urgent questions, he made aContinue Reading
The Patriotic Africans of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) party is set to hold its first-ever national elective congress on June 6 and 7, 2026, in Dakar. This landmark event will focus on electing the party’s new president while outlining strategic political directions for the coming years. InContinue Reading
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the pan-African platform known as Les Bâtisseurs de l’Économie Africaine (African Economy Builders) has named several countries as winners for their outstanding public policies and sectoral achievements. These distinctions highlight the states that have driven significant social and economic progress across the continent. ThisContinue Reading
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating licence of Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, triggering its official liquidation. In an official statement dated February 5, 2026, the COBAC imposed this disciplinary measure, stripping FINADEV Tchad S.A. of its second-categoryContinue Reading
New digital platform to measure customer experience in Côte d’Ivoire’s financial sector The Côte d’Ivoire Financial Services Satisfaction Barometer, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to capture real-time user experiences, was officially unveiled in Abidjan last month. The launch event brought together key officials from the Ministry of Economy, Finance andContinue Reading
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko under intense parliamentary scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko arrived at the Assemblée Nationale this Friday for a high-stakes session of parliamentary question time. The nation’s top executive faced a packed chamber of deputies, where pressing national issues demanded urgent responses. The political climate was thickContinue Reading