Senegal mourns the passing of serigne abdou bakhi mbacké
Senegal is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered religious leader was called to the divine presence on July 9, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from political figures and the broaderContinue Reading
Senegal mourns loss of respected mouride leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacké
In a solemn announcement, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered spiritual leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The respected religious figure passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and spiritualContinue Reading
Senegal mouride community mourns passing of serigne abdou bakhi mbacke
Prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko has conveyed his deepest sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered religious leader from Guinguinéo, who left this world on July 9, 2026. As President of the National Assembly, Sonko expressed his profound grief, reminiscing about the warm hospitality and humanityContinue Reading
Senegal mourns loss of influential religious leader serigne abdou bakhi mbacke
The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, has left a profound void in Senegal’s religious and political circles. His death, announced on July 9, 2026, was met with widespread sorrow, particularly within the Mouride community and beyond. Ousmane Sonko, PresidentContinue Reading
Antananarivo draws lessons from Libreville’s transition experience
Yesterday, the head of state’s schedule was notably political. Following discussions with the African Union (AU) Commission President’s Special Envoy for the Gabon-Equatorial Guinea border dispute, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also engaged in talks with Mohamed Idrissa Farah, the AU Commission’s Special Envoy for Madagascar, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the UNContinue Reading
Senegal constitutional council blocks parliamentary-backed reforms
The Senegalese Constitutional Council delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down a sweeping constitutional revision bill approved by the National Assembly in late June. Acting on an urgent petition from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the high court found procedural flaws in the adoption of Law No.Continue Reading
Niger’s discreet diplomacy through Paris’s Grand Mosque corridors
The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, chargé d’affaires at the Nigerien embassy in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has sparked significant debate. While framed as a cultural or religious collaboration, this encounter reveals a far more calculated political maneuver: a regime in Niamey seekingContinue Reading
The human cost of Russia’s exclusive pact with Sahel states
Exclusive military ties with Moscow yield limited security gains The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their military collaboration with Russia, framing it as a path to restored sovereignty and an end to reliance on former Western partners. Yet, the harsh reality on the groundContinue Reading
Bénin secures kouandé in bold military strike against terrorists
In early July, the Bénin Armed Forces conducted a major operation near the town of Kouandé, delivering a decisive blow to terrorist groups attempting to infiltrate the region. The engagement resulted in the neutralization of six insurgents and the seizure of a substantial arsenal, underscoring Cotonou’s unwavering commitment to defendingContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s pnd 2026-2030 draws 700 investors at Abidjan forum
Investor focus fuels Côte d’Ivoire’s development ambitions Abidjan — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. Held at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the session brought together over 700 delegatesContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s investment forum draws 700+ global investors under PM Mambé’s leadership
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, exclusively dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. Addressing a packed audience of entrepreneurs, international investors, and private sectorContinue Reading
Ivorian prime minister rallies investors for 2026-2030 development plan
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. The event was led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, who emphasized the critical role of private investment in driving CôteContinue Reading