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Home News Sonelgaz launches 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena Sonelgaz launches 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena May 11, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp A high-level delegation from Algeria’s Sonelgaz has arrived in N’Djamena to initiate work on a 40 MW electricity generation plant project in Chad. According to an official […]
Mali U17 Team Arrives in Rabat for CAN U17 Morocco 2026 The Mali U17 national team has touched down in Rabat ahead of the highly anticipated CAN U17 Morocco 2026 tournament. Following an intensive preparatory camp in Casablanca from May 4 to May 10, the delegation made their way to the Moroccan capital to begin […]
During the founding assembly of the Taxawu Sénégal party, led by Khalifa Sall, Aïssata Tall Sall delivered a powerful political address. Her speech focused on criticizing the current leadership while advocating for a unified and strategic opposition. Criticism of the current administration Directly addressing those in power, she asserted that the people have already signaled […]
Taxawu Sénégal, led by prominent political figure Khalifa Sall, has officially transitioned from a political movement into a structured party during its founding congress held at the Grand Théâtre in Dakar. The event drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters adorned in party colors, waving banners and chanting slogans in a charged political atmosphere. Strong political turnout […]
Taxawu Sénégal held its founding congress this past Sunday, drawing a wide array of opposition leaders from across Senegal. The gathering, which included prominent figures such as Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr from the FDR, Me Elhadj Diouf, Alioune Ndoye of the Socialist Party, Abdoulaye Wilanne, and Doudou Wade, underscored a concerted effort […]
The political environment in Bénin is undergoing a significant transformation. Following an extraordinary National Council meeting centered on organizational hurdles and future goals, the party Les Démocrates (LD) reaffirmed its position within the political opposition on Saturday, May 9. This announcement comes as the Forces cauris pour un Bénin émergent (FCBE) officially decided to leave […]
In the heart of Central Africa, a critical question looms over the future stability of the region: should the Central African Republic entrust its security to Wagner or the Africa Corps? While President Touadéra leans toward retaining Wagner, Moscow appears determined to deploy the Africa Corps, a move that could reshape the country’s trajectory. The […]
A much-anticipated gathering organized by the Cadre National de Concertation pour le Changement (CNCC) failed to attract the expected crowd. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Akassimé field in Lomé remained largely empty despite aggressive promotional efforts. Instead of the projected sea of supporters, only small clusters of opposition activists answered the call from the […]
Macron criticizes Mali junta’s decision to expel french troops amid jihadist surge During a visit to Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron strongly criticized the Malian junta’s decision to expel French troops, calling it a strategic misstep amid escalating jihadist violence in the region. Why Macron believes the junta’s move was unwise Emmanuel Macron emphasized that […]
Across Senegal, from the bustling Dakar corniche to the historic Gorée Island, and from the airport highway to remote rural villages, tens of thousands of solar streetlights now illuminate the nation. This significant market segment is largely led by two French enterprises: Ragni, a family-owned company from the Alpes-Maritimes region, and Fonroche, an SME headquartered […]
Pape Thiaw is set to pull back the curtain on his inaugural experience leading the Sénégal national team during the Africa Cup of Nations. This intimate look is captured in a new documentary titled “L’Antre du Lion” (The Lion’s Den), which is scheduled for broadcast on RTS this coming May 17. An inside look at […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the official send-off ceremony for Senegal’s delegation en route to Nairobi for the Africa Forward summit. This high-profile event, running until May 13, 2026, brings together African heads of state, international donors, and key private sector players to shape the continent’s economic future. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, already in attendance, […]