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Senegal’s 2029 election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye clears path for Ousmane Sonko In a decisive move, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a controversial electoral reform bill, reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election. The legislation, confirmed via an official decree, positions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a leading contender […]

Tchad advances freight sector with digital transformation training in N’Djamena Tchad’s Bureau National du Fret Terrestre (BNFT) completed a three-day digital training in N’Djamena, equipping transport officials with tools to modernize land freight operations. The Bureau National du Fret Terrestre (BNFT) wrapped up a pivotal three-day training on May 16, 2026, in N’Djamena, focusing on […]

Armed assailants set fire to multiple buses on Saturday, May 16, along the Faya classified forest stretch of the Bamako-Ségou highway. Witnesses reported that gunmen forced passengers out of the vehicles before igniting the transports, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Casualties reported amid violent assault Witnesses described chaotic scenes as gunfire erupted […]

News Tchad denies UN claims of civilian casualties in lake Chad strikes May 16, 2026 Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp The Chadian government has strongly refuted allegations from the United Nations Human Rights Office regarding civilian casualties during military strikes in the Lake Chad Basin targeting Boko Haram positions. Speaking to the press in N’Djamena, the […]

Paris anticipates an extraordinary night of concurrent major events On May 30th, the French capital and its immediate suburbs are set to host a convergence of massive concerts and the Champions League final, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. Paris is preparing for one of its most eventful evenings of the year. Saturday, May 30th, […]

A French engineer in his early thirties has been arrested in Dakar as part of a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ activities in Senegal. Authorities are pursuing charges including unnatural acts, criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV against the foreign national. consular and diplomatic oversight The French Embassy in Dakar reports that it […]

French national held in Senegal under serious charges A French engineer in his early thirties residing in Dakar has been held in custody since mid-February following a broader law enforcement operation targeting multiple individuals in the capital. French authorities confirm the ongoing detention of a dual-national engineer in Dakar, who was arrested during a coordinated […]

A fierce verbal confrontation has erupted between Waly Diouf Bodian and Madiambal Diagne, intensifying after a contentious piece published by Diagne concerning Ousmane Sonko. Bodian, in a scathing rebuke, has accused the seasoned journalist of chronic fabrication, signaling a deepening of the ongoing media influence battle within Senegal. The verbal sparring between Waly Diouf Bodian […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has enacted Law No. 2026-10, a sweeping revision of the Electoral Code, on May 12, 2026. The legislation, which passed the National Assembly with a three-fifths majority just five days prior, brings much-needed clarity to Senegal’s electoral eligibility criteria by defining and tightening ineligibility conditions. Published in a special edition […]

Abidjan recently became the focal point for critical discussions on gender, climate change, and the burgeoning green economy within West Africa. A two-day regional workshop, convened by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), officially launched this Friday, May 15, 2026, bringing together a diverse assembly of experts, regional institutions, and technical partners. The […]

A judicial matter is generating significant discussion across Sénégal following the apprehension of Matar Ndiaga Seck, 51, a figure described by various local media outlets as closely connected to influential political circles, and by some, to Ousmane Sonko. This operation was executed by the Division des investigations criminelles (DIC), acting on a search warrant issued […]

Football : places européennes, barrage… les enjeux avant la dernière journée de Ligue 1 The 34th and final matchday of Ligue 1 football is set for Sunday, May 17, 2026. From securing a coveted spot in the Champions League to facing the relegation playoff, the stakes are incredibly high across the French championship. With Paris Saint-Germain […]