Senegal’s PM Sonko reviews stalled infrastructure projects
During a high-level interministerial council meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko presented a comprehensive inventory of Senegal’s ongoing infrastructure projects, revealing critical findings about their current status and challenges. The assessment, based on data collected from various ministries, identified 245 assets and projects that either remain unused, require completion, or areContinue Reading
Prime minister ousmane sonko visits monseigneur andré guéye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
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
Prime minister ousmane sonko meets monseigneur andré guéye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
Dakar — In a gesture of goodwill ahead of Senegal’s annual religious gathering, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this afternoon. The meeting, held in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, brought together the two leaders for a heartfelt exchange on pressing national issues. StrengtheningContinue Reading
Niger faces record deflation amid economic paradox
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
Niamey faces soaring sheep prices ahead of tabaski festival
As Aïd al-Adha approaches, the streets of Niamey are flooded with livestock, and markets overflow with eager buyers. Yet, the laws of supply and demand seem to have vanished—despite record arrivals of sheep, prices have skyrocketed, leaving households grappling with crippling inflation. Niamey — The contrast is striking. Everywhere youContinue Reading
Sonko meets bishop guéye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
With the annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect. The meeting set the stage for meaningful dialogue about the spiritual and social significance of Senegal’s most anticipated religious gathering.Continue Reading
Wolfsburg Paderborn draw leaves Bundesliga relegation playoff wide open
In a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoffs, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn played to a goalless draw on Thursday evening. The outcome leaves the destiny of Germany’s top-flight status hanging in the balance ahead of the decisive return match on May 25 at 20:30 CEST. TheContinue Reading
Senegal accelerates infrastructure completion with new government directives
DAKAR, SENEGAL — The Senegalese government has issued a firm directive to all ministries to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. This decisive move, announced during a high-level interministerial council, underscores the administration’s commitment to accelerating development through tangible public investments. In a sweepingContinue Reading
Sonko drives Senegal’s national parks into sustainable partnerships
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
Senegal’s prime minister meets Dakar archbishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage
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
Bundesliga playoffs: wolfsburg and paderborn play to a stalemate
Bundesliga playoffs: Wolfsburg and Paderborn play to a stalemate in first leg Wolfsburg’s lineup, led by Mohammed Amoura, faced tough resistance from Paderborn’s defense under Jonah Sticker’s leadership. (Teresa Kroeger/Reuters) Wolfsburg’s hopes of securing Bundesliga survival now hinge on the second leg after a goalless draw against Paderborn In aContinue Reading
Senegal’s prime minister sonko meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
As preparations intensify for the upcoming Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage in the Sénégal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to His Grace André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting, held on Thursday, reflected a spirit of mutual respect and unity. The encounter took place just days before theContinue Reading