Sonko exposes 279 billion FCFA in stalled public assets in Senegal
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has unveiled a striking revelation during a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure development. A comprehensive national audit has identified 245 stalled construction projects across the country, representing a staggering investment of 279 billion West African CFA francs in dormant public assets. Addressing governmentContinue Reading
Senegal’s path to food sovereignty with Sonko’s 2026 agricultural campaign
Senegal’s Prime Minister outlines bold strategy for 2026 agricultural season Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko placed the spotlight on Senegal’s agricultural future during a recent Council of Ministers meeting, focusing exclusively on preparations for the 2026-2027 winter farming campaign. While acknowledging the commendable progress made by national institutions like the SenegaleseContinue Reading
Senegal’s prime minister launches task force to unlock stalled infrastructure projects
21 may 2026 Download tariff grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal’s prime minister launches task force to unlock 245 stalled infrastructure projects breaking news 21 may 2026 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko chaired a high-level interministerial council on infrastructure development this Thursday, May 21, 2026, at theContinue Reading
Senegal leaders stress need for political consensus and economic stability
The former Prime Minister of Senegal, Amadou Ba, has called for an intensified political dialogue and a renewed focus on economic credibility following a key meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as part of the ongoing national dialogue initiative. During his audience at the Presidential Palace, where former heads ofContinue Reading
Strengthened military ties between Cameroon and Chad after national celebrations
Politics Cameroon and Chad solidify military partnership following national unity celebrations The participation of Chad’s armed forces in Cameroon’s National Unity Day parade has set the stage for deeper bilateral defense cooperation between Yaoundé and N’Djamena. Editorial Staff |May 21, 2026|3 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment Following Chad’s militaryContinue Reading
Sonko criticises lack of legal action at Senegal infrastructure meeting
During a high-stakes interministerial council meeting focused on infrastructure development, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko openly challenged Justice Minister Yassine Fall on the current state of judicial accountability in the country. The heated exchange unfolded as Fall presented updates on infrastructure deficits and irregularities in construction projects. Demanding accountability forContinue Reading
Tchad: Succes Masra’s legal battle hits dead end
Chad Tchad: Succes Masra’s legal battle hits dead end The rejection of Succes Masra’s final appeal in Chad has intensified debates about judicial independence amid mounting political pressures. — 2 min read Share By Our Reporter The dismissal of Succes Masra’s final appeal by Chad’s Supreme Court marks more thanContinue Reading
Wagner obstructs rebel disarmament in markounda central african republic
The stability of the Central African Republic faces fresh hurdles as reports emerge of Wagner forces actively obstructing disarmament initiatives targeting rebels from the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) in Markounda. The operation, led by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), aimsContinue Reading
Casemiro leaves manchester united ahead of brighton clash
Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, has confirmed that midfielder Carlos Henrique Casemiro will not feature in the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Brazilian international, whose departure has been a subject of intense speculation, played his last match in the 3-2Continue Reading
Live Wolfsburg vs Paderborn as Bundesliga relegation playoff kicks off
The Volkswagen Arena is set to come alive this evening as Wolfsburg face Paderborn in a high-stakes Bundesliga relegation playoff clash. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:00 local time on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with the match airing live on beIN Sports 1. Historic rivalry meets decisive showdown This fixture isn’tContinue Reading
Sénégal organizes transport strategy for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, recently led the inaugural session of the Steering Committee (COPIL) dedicated to Transport and Mobility. This meeting signals the official launch of the operational strategy for the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. As the first nation on the African continentContinue Reading
Senegal identifies 245 stalled infrastructure projects worth billions
During a high-level interministerial meeting held in Dakar, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed a concerning diagnostic regarding the nation’s development works. A comprehensive technical assessment has identified 245 construction projects that are currently at a standstill across Sénégal, representing a massive public investment of 279 billion CFA francs. A massiveContinue Reading