The streets of Niamey are teeming with livestock as the city prepares for Tabaski 2026. Trucks loaded with sheep roll in from every corner of Niger, filling the markets with an overwhelming…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Senegal’s PM urges completion of stalled infrastructure projects
SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a firm directive to cabinet ministers to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects within their respective sectors….
Senegal prime minister meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
In a gesture underscoring the government’s commitment to national cohesion, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was granted an official audience by His Grace André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting, held ahead of…
Wolfsburg and paderborn play to a stalemate in first leg of bundesliga relegation playoff
Wolfsburg and Paderborn play to a stalemate in first leg of Bundesliga relegation playoff The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff ended goalless on Thursday as 16th-placed Wolfsburg hosted third-placed Paderborn…
Ousmane Sonko meets Archbishop of Dakar ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage
With the annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy visit to His Grace Monseigneur André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar, on Thursday. The meeting, held…
Mali’s shift: how war reshapes state power
Bamako’s declaration of restored military sovereignty following the withdrawal of French forces and the progressive abandonment of Western security frameworks has been framed by authorities as a historic triumph for Malian self-determination….
Senegal prime minister exposes dormant assets worth 279 billion cfa francs
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has unveiled a striking revelation about the nation’s economic landscape. In a recent address, he disclosed that 245 stalled infrastructure projects, valued at a total…
Senegal’s 2026 agricultural campaign: Sonko tackles food sovereignty challenges
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened a cabinet meeting to lay the groundwork for the 2026-2027 winter farming campaign, marking a pivotal step toward Senegal’s food sovereignty ambitions. While commending institutions like the…
Senegal infrastructure crisis: sonko launches rapid response team to unlock stalled projects
Senegal’s Infrastructure Gridlock: Sonko’s Task Force Takes Charge Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an emergency interministerial council on infrastructure this week, unveiling a bold initiative to unclog 245 stalled public projects and…
Senegal’s call for unity: amadou ba urges dialogue amid political and economic challenges
National unity takes center stage in Senegal The former Prime Minister of Senegal, Amadou Ba, emphasized on Thursday the critical need for political dialogue and financial credibility, following a high-level meeting with…
Cameroon and Chad bolster military ties after unity day parade
Politique Cameroon and Chad strengthen military alliance after May 20 celebrations Following the joint military parade for the National Unity Day festivities, Cameroon and Chad are advancing their defense cooperation to new…
Senegal prime minister slams judicial inaction on corruption cases
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the lack of judicial follow-up on financial accountability cases, questioning the integrity of the justice system during a high-level interministerial meeting focused on infrastructure. The…