Actualité

Nigerian military authorities announced on Thursday that armed fighters linked to Boko Haram were responsible for the abduction of scores of students and teachers in Oyo State, located in southern Nigeria. A military spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that the perpetrators belonged to the jihadist faction Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Da’awah wa al-Jihad, widely recognized as […]

Senegal’s government stands firm on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation under Sonko Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated Senegal’s commitment to tightening laws against homosexuality, emphasizing strict enforcement. Amid growing international scrutiny, he firmly rejects external interference while defending the country’s sovereign right to regulate this sensitive issue. The Prime Minister’s statements come as part of an ongoing […]

The Banking Commission of Central Africa (COBAC) has revoked the operating license of Financial Development Chad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution, which is now under liquidation. The official statement, released on May 21, confirms that COBAC’s decision, dated February 5, 2026, strips FINADEV Tchad S.A. of its second-category microfinance license in N’Djamena. Following the […]

Military officials in Nigeria have confirmed that Boko Haram is responsible for the abduction of children in the southern regions of the country. The statement comes after a series of coordinated attacks in the northeastern state of Yobe, where insurgents targeted civilian communities. The military spokesperson disclosed that the insurgents, numbering around 150, launched their […]

Côte d’Ivoire unveils groundbreaking digital barometer to measure financial service satisfaction Abidjan recently witnessed the launch of a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize how financial service quality is evaluated in Côte d’Ivoire. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services financiers (Financial Services User Satisfaction Barometer) was officially introduced at a high-profile ceremony in […]

politics Chad: Opposition Leader Succès Masra Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison The Supreme Court in N’Djamena has definitively rejected the appeal filed by the legal team of former Prime Minister Succès Masra, sealing his 20-year prison sentence. Editorial Staff |May 22, 2026|2 min read summarize listen comment Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence Chad’s Supreme […]

Key moments from a tense parliamentary exchange The National Assembly of Senegal recently witnessed a charged session as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko confronted government officials with pointed questions. The session, broadcast live to the public, underscored the growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches over governance and accountability. Direct confrontation with deputies Sonko, known […]

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Under Scrutiny as Lawmakers Question Government Policies The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, is set to face a high-stakes session at the National Assembly today, where lawmakers will grill him on pressing national issues. This questions d’actualité session has drawn significant attention, with both political observers and citizens keenly […]

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 […]