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Tabaski’s soaring sheep prices push Senegalese into debt spiral As Tabaski approaches, millions of Senegalese families face impossible choices: borrow at crippling rates or sacrifice tradition. The price of a sacrificial sheep has skyrocketed, turning a religious obligation into a financial nightmare. Two weeks before Tabaski, the mood darkens in Dakar’s working-class districts. From Almadies […]
Senegal’s legal landscape has taken a significant turn as Fadilou Kéita, Director-General of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), intensified proceedings against two Kaolack-based officials. Mayor Serigne Mboup and Habibou Lèye, operations manager for the urban renewal project ‘Cœur de Ville,’ were summoned to Dakar’s urban security headquarters for questioning this Wednesday morning. This […]
The legal process involving pan-Africanist activist Kémi Séba and his son has reached a critical juncture. As key court dates approach, the defense presented by the activist’s legal team appears to be struggling to sway the magistrates. My observations suggest that the substantive arguments put forward by the accused have not succeeded in convincing the […]
The vital Dakar-Bamako trade route, the backbone of commerce between Senegal and Mali, is facing unprecedented security threats. The Union of Senegalese Truckers has instructed drivers to suspend all trips to Malian territory following a surge in attacks by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist faction. Since late April, […]
The public prosecutor’s office in Dakar has initiated legal proceedings against Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent figure of the now-dissolved Alliance for the Republic (APR), following the controversial allegations surrounding former president Macky Sall’s rumored bid for a United Nations position. Local news reports indicate that the urban safety unit of Senegal’s capital […]
Tchad Tchad reshuffles key security roles with strategic appointments Major leadership changes shake up Chad’s Ministry of Public Security as new directors take charge of critical departments. Share New leadership at critical security departments The Ministry of Public Security in Tchad has undergone significant restructuring with the appointment of two key figures to high-level positions. […]
Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister Left Reeling After Massive Cash Theft In the midst of Burkina Faso’s ongoing security and humanitarian crisis, a shocking financial scandal has erupted at the highest levels of the military establishment. General Célestin Simporé, the nation’s Defense Minister, has fallen victim to a brazen daylight robbery when 170 million F CFA […]
Foot, Premier League, Tottenham For Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham’s battle for survival against Everton is « more important than a trophy » On Tuesday, following a 1-2 defeat to Chelsea, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi declared that Sunday’s decisive match against Everton, crucial for the club’s Premier League status, held greater significance than winning a trophy, drawing […]
Niamey’s bold move on Arlit exposes deeper fissures in Niger’s extractive strategy The Nigerien military leadership has just taken a decisive step in its breakaway agenda from Western partners by terminating the historic Arlit uranium mining concession, previously operated by France’s Commissariat à l’énergie atomique (CEA). Under General Abdourahamane Tiani’s rule, the decision is framed […]
Ousmane Sonko’s address: navigating Senegal’s electoral code changes This Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to address the National Assembly amidst a highly charged political atmosphere in Senegal. This comes in the wake of significant amendments to the electoral code, reforms that have ignited intense debate and could profoundly reshape the nation’s political landscape. […]
Chad’s economic transition is entering a critical testing phase. The government has unveiled its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » plan, a bold initiative designed to steer the nation away from oil dependency and toward sustainable growth. International partners, including multilateral and bilateral donors, have reaffirmed their backing for N’Djamena, sending a strong signal of confidence […]
The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire unfolded under intense security watchfulness yet concluded without major disruptions, as confirmed by early reports from polling centers across Abidjan and beyond. Voters cast their ballots across the nation in a day marked by heightened security presence and vigilant monitoring by authorities. No significant incidents were recorded by day’s […]