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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putting an end to a decades-long financial drain on families For many years, Togo’s education system operated what amounted to a financial extraction machine, siphoning funds directly from the wallets of low-income households. The abrupt announcement by the new Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, to discontinue the practice of delivering exam results via SMS […]
The recent mass eviction of 26,000 individuals in Niamey has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among civil society groups. Authorities executed this sweeping operation with no accompanying measures or relocation plans, prioritizing brute force over fundamental human rights. This raises a pressing question: is this the standard by which governance should be measured? « Last night, […]
The Transition Regime’s Descent into Autocracy The Burkina Faso transitional government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have crossed a critical threshold. Once hailed by supporters as a leader of change, the junta chief now presides over a regime that brooks no dissent—whether from civil society, religious institutions, or even his own military inner […]
For the first time in recent history, Ghana is poised to overtake Côte d’Ivoire in terms of economic output, according to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This shift marks a significant moment for both West African nations as they navigate post-pandemic recovery and evolving global economic conditions. Key economic indicators reveal […]
The Republic of Mali has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its military command structure following the coordinated assaults of April 25, 2026, which were claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). These attacks resulted in the tragic loss of former Defense Minister General Sadio Camara. A special […]
Journalist and media executive Aïssatou Diop Fall is now under scrutiny following her appearance before the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) of Senegal’s national police. The convocation comes after a public prosecutor’s office in Dakar initiated proceedings based on statements she made in a widely circulated video. The video, which sparked widespread debate, included remarks seemingly […]