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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council on Thursday, May 21st. During the session, the head of government forcefully articulated his indignation regarding the management of specific national files, once again implicating the previous administration of Macky Sall in widespread prevarication. Following the presentation of an audit detailing public assets and infrastructure, Sonko […]
Serious accusations have surfaced regarding the Africa Corps, a group reportedly associated with Russia, concerning the alleged deployment of cluster munitions within Mali. These claims underscore growing international scrutiny over military activities and their humanitarian implications in the West African region.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal is set to take the floor at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for a pivotal session of Questions d’actualité. This institutional exchange is not just another routine parliamentary exercise—it serves as a critical moment to assess government performance, tackle pressing macroeconomic challenges, and address the evolving […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet members, is set to appear before the national assembly today for the quarterly session of oral questions. This constitutional exercise, mandated by Article 104 of the Assembly’s rules, serves as a platform for lawmakers to scrutinize government actions and ensure transparency in public affairs. Scheduled […]
Dakar’s latest cabinet meeting took a decisive turn as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko called for urgent action to break through the bottlenecks plaguing Senegal’s public infrastructure pipeline. Speaking during the interministerial council on infrastructure development, he stressed the need to remove financial, administrative and technical roadblocks that continue to delay critical national projects. Breaking the […]
Ousmane Sonko reveals alarming Senegal infrastructure audit Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has recently disclosed the findings of a startling audit concerning Senegal’s infrastructure landscape. The report sheds light on numerous stalled projects and a pervasive lack of transparency in their management, involving expenditures exceeding 5,000 billion FCfa. This situation, he cautions, carries serious economic and […]
The Supreme Court of Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence against political leader Succès Masra, closing the legal chapter on one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures. The ruling, delivered on a Thursday session, dismissed the appeal filed by the former prime minister and leader of the Transformateurs party. Crimes leading to the […]
Aperçupre-match statistics: liverpool vs brentford showdown Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram As Liverpool prepares for its final Premier League fixture of the season against Brentford this Sunday, fans are eager for a statistical preview. This crucial match could cement the Reds’ position in the top five and secure their qualification for the 2026-27 […]
European football is on the brink of witnessing a historic showdown. On Saturday, May 30, Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal FC in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final at the iconic Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The highly anticipated match will air live on M6 and M6+ starting at 5:30 PM. Paris aims for an unprecedented […]
Bénin’s peaceful power transfer: patrice talon bids farewell as romuald wadagni prepares for presidency Libreville, Friday, May 22, 2026 – Bénin is on the verge of turning a significant political page in its recent history. On the eve of the official inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, Patrice Talon delivered […]
Bamako families adapt to Tabaski as jihadist blockade disrupts traditions Share Close Share #URL Copy Sheep in a makeshift enclosure in Bamako ahead of Tabaski Sheep transported in vehicle approaching Tabaski in Bamako Motorcycle carrying sheep in Bamako PreviousNext For 30 years, Alpha Amadou Kané has called Bamako home. This year, he will celebrate Tabaski […]
Tchad opposition leader Succès Masra remains jailed after supreme court appeal rejected The Supreme Court of Chad has upheld the 20-year prison sentence of prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, deepening political tensions in N’Djamena. The decision, announced on May 21, 2026, follows a high-profile appeal that was rejected despite vigorous legal […]