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Champions League final draws massive advertiser interest with 90 brands June 1, 2026, 4:30 PM Advertisers poured over €13 million into the broadcast, marking a significant year-over-year increase. The UEFA Champions League final delivered exceptional advertising revenue, with 90 brands investing a total of over €13 million in gross ad spend. This represents a notable […]
Sonko rules out pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has declared that no ministers from his party will be included in Senegal’s upcoming government. The announcement, shared on social media platforms, has intensified public interest as citizens await the official unveiling of […]
Ousmane Sonko announces no Pastef ministers in new Senegalese government Ousmane Sonko, the influential President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, recently declared that no ministers from his political movement would be appointed to the incoming government. This announcement, shared via his social media platforms, has intensified public anticipation across Senegal […]
Just days after Senegal’s Prime Minister was replaced and a new cabinet named, deepening rifts have emerged between opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Attempts to negotiate the inclusion of senior figures from his party, Pastef-Les Patriotes, in the new government collapsed this week following a series of high-level discussions. In an […]
Chad Chad confronts rising intercommunal violence with new security measures Chad’s Public Security Minister calls for unified action to address intercommunal conflicts, emphasizing a comprehensive strategy and collective stakeholder engagement. The Senate President, Dr. Haroun Kabadi, convened a plenary session on June 1, 2026, to address the nation’s pressing security challenges. During the meeting, senators […]
Chad’s digital future: N’Djamena forges tech alliances in Washington ActualitéDernières publicationsSLIDEHOME 2 min.de lecture Par Digital Business Africa 1 juin, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Chad is actively pursuing a strategy to engage with global technology partners. A governmental delegation, led by the Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization, Haliki Choua Mahamat, undertook a significant visit to […]
Côte d’Ivoire is poised to embark on a transformative journey in modernizing its national infrastructure. Under the framework of the National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking High-Speed Train (TGV) system, designed to connect the southern and northern regions of the country. This flagship initiative forms a crucial part […]
The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has made a bold diplomatic move just days after assuming office. On May 31, 2026—exactly one week after his inauguration—he embarked on his first official state visit to Nigeria, invited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By choosing Abuja as his inaugural international destination, Wadagni has signaled a […]
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining the Caa2 rating. This move reflects deepening concerns over escalating security risks, growing financing strains in regional markets, and lingering political uncertainties that could further destabilize the country’s economic trajectory. Why Moody’s warning matters for Mali’s economy In […]
The recent dismissal of three high-ranking officials from the Presidency, Water and Forests, and Information Sciences departments by the Council of Ministers has exposed a long-standing scandal: Burkina Faso’s civil service is riddled with counterfeit academic credentials. Beyond financial losses and social injustice, this fraud reveals a systemic failure in public administration. There is a […]
Political reshuffle sparks speculation about economic policy shifts In just four days, Senegal witnessed a seismic political transformation that has left analysts and citizens alike questioning the future direction of the country’s economic strategy. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office. Within 72 hours, the Assembly elected Sonko […]
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni kicks off first foreign visit in Nigeria Just eight days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his maiden diplomatic mission abroad. The high-stakes meeting in Abuja with Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the beginning of Cotonou’s concerted regional engagement strategy. This carefully timed visit underscores Benin’s determination […]