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In a gesture of goodwill ahead of one of Senegal’s most significant religious events, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon. The meeting took place just days before the annual Pèlerinage de Popenguine, a major Catholic gathering that draws thousands of faithful to the revered shrine in the […]
In a surprising economic twist, Niger has recorded a historic deflation rate of -8.5% in April 2026, according to the latest Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). While economists celebrate this milestone as a sign of macroeconomic stability, the reality on the ground tells a more complex story […]
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 supply. Yet, the laws of supply and demand seem to have vanished into thin air—abundance has not translated into affordable prices, leaving household […]
Ousmane Sonko meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this week. The meeting underscored the deep spiritual significance of the event, which stands as one of the most anticipated religious gatherings in Senegal’s annual calendar. […]
Wolves held as Paderborn frustrates Wolfsburg in relegation playoff opener In a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07 played out a scoreless draw at the Volkswagen Arena on Thursday evening. The deadlock sets up a decisive second leg on May 25 at 20:30 CEST, where one […]
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. The call came during a high-level interministerial council meeting focused on infrastructure development. Maritime and port infrastructure take center stage Sonko specifically emphasized […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key cabinet members, including the Ministers of Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget, to implement all necessary measures to invigorate the stewardship of Senegal’s national natural assets. In close collaboration with COSIVRA, the administration aims to establish a modern and sustainable framework for the development and management […]
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 the 2026 Popenguine pilgrimage, reflected the spirit of mutual respect and shared purpose that underpins Senegal’s social fabric. During the cordial exchange, the […]
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 in a tense showdown. The home side dominated possession and created numerous chances but failed to break down Paderborn’s resolute defense, leaving the […]
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 at the Prime Minister’s initiative, was characterized by warm exchanges and a spirit of mutual respect. During the encounter, Monseigneur Guèye offered prayers […]
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. The narrative celebrates the nation’s rejection of foreign tutelage and reassertion of territorial control. Yet beneath the rhetoric lies a deeper transformation—one that […]
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 of 279 billion CFA francs, have been identified across the country. During a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure development, Mr. Sonko emphasized that […]