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Sénégal’s Leadership Faces Turbulence in Political Transition The political landscape in Sénégal has entered a phase of heightened uncertainty. On a recent Friday, the Head of State made the decision to relieve Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties. This move followed a tense exchange between Sonko and lawmakers on the same day.   During […]

Chad Chad strengthens diplomatic security with 12 new attachés — 1 min read The Government of Chad has taken a decisive step to bolster security within its diplomatic missions abroad by appointing twelve new security attachés. This move, formalized through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026 dated May 22, 2026, underscores the country’s commitment to protecting its interests and […]

jihadist violence escalates in northern Mali with targeted killing in Tonka David Baché A local Islamic teacher in Tonka, Abdoul Salam Maïga, was forcibly taken from a community gathering spot and executed by armed jihadists from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) in a public display of violence. Eyewitnesses report that the militants blindfolded […]

Strategic Partnerships Strengthened as Chad and UN Chart Course for 2027-2030 Development Goals N’Djamena, Chad — A pivotal meeting wrapped up in N’Djamena today as high-level representatives from government, the United Nations system, development partners, civil society, and the private sector convened to assess progress and set the stage for future collaboration. The gathering, co-chaired […]

During a session at the National Assembly on Friday, May 22, 2026, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly challenged the President’s handling of political funds, sparking a rare display of dissent between the country’s top leaders. Addressing lawmakers during a session on urgent topical issues, Sonko declared his disagreement with the Head of State, stating […]

Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko dismissed by president bassirou diomaye faye Ousmane Sonko is no longer Senegal’s Prime Minister and head of government. The decision was announced live on national television by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marking the end of a professional relationship that had visibly deteriorated between the two leaders. The dismissal also concludes […]

Senegal’s tough new anti-LGBT laws to be fully enforced, Sonko declares Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivers strong stance on controversial legislation during parliamentary session. Editorial team | May 22, 2026 | 3 min read A A A Summarize Listen Comment Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed the new legislation targeting LGBTQ+ activities will be […]

Senegal politics: APR official challenges Sonko to present evidence to courts A leading figure from the Alliance Pour la République (APR) has publicly challenged Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to back up his allegations with concrete evidence in court, rather than through political rhetoric. The call comes amid growing scrutiny over governance and accountability in Senegal. […]

Chad is set to take center stage in continental water discourse as it prepares to host the African Water Forum titled From Vision to Action on July 15 and 16, 2026, in N’Djamena. The announcement was made during a press briefing led by the country’s Minister of State for Finance, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, alongside the […]

Senegal’s prime minister condemns western interference in LGBTQ+ debates Ousmane Sonko On Friday, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke against what he described as western attempts to force LGBTQ+ values onto nations like Senegal, vowing to uphold a recently enacted law that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships. The LGBTQ+ debate has sparked […]

Senegal’s government is undertaking a sweeping review of its public infrastructure portfolio, targeting 25 completed but non-operational facilities that have drained 279 billion CFA francs without delivering any economic or social return. This audit exposes a persistent gap between project completion and effective utilization—a recurring flaw in public procurement that leaves valuable assets idle while […]