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Senegal’s debt burden sparks urgent calls for smarter borrowing solutions Economists gathered in Dakar this week have urged Senegal to rethink its debt management strategy, warning that the current borrowing approach risks exacerbating the country’s financial strain. At a high-profile conference on Senegal’s debt crisis, experts presented bold alternatives to traditional multilateral lending, emphasizing the […]
Nairobi — Tensions simmered beneath diplomatic smiles as the Senegal vs Morocco football controversy dominated private conversations at the Africa-France summit in Nairobi. Days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal proudly declared 2026 a “special year” for his nation—”kicked off with an African Cup of Nations title”—the fallout from the disputed final in Rabat […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s hydrocarbon leader celebrates six decades of growth and future ambitions An industry stalwart with roots stretching back six decades has launched a year-long celebration to honor its legacy while charting an ambitious path forward. The milestone event, held at the company’s Vridi headquarters in Abidjan, marked the official beginning of commemorations that will […]
Le Mans promoted to Ligue 1 as Bastia relegated to Ligue 3 Football Discipline The LFP disciplinary committee has ratified Le Mans’ 2-0 victory at Bastia on Saturday, confirming the club’s promotion to Ligue 1. In response to repeated fan disturbances at the Corsican club’s stadium, Bastia has been handed two immediate stadium closures and […]
Economic ties Cameroun and Chad pave the way for smoother trade transit between Douala and N’Djamena Staff writer |5 hours ago|2 min read Enhanced cooperation to unblock the Douala-N’Djamena trade corridor The Cameroonian Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, held a crucial meeting with the Chadian Prime Minister, Allamaye Halina, in N’Djamena on […]
In a scathing assessment of Chad’s current political climate, the opposition group Les Patriotes has sharply criticized what it describes as a deliberately manipulated judiciary, following the recent sentencing of eight prominent GCAP (Political Actors Consultation Group) leaders to eight years in prison. Chad’s escalating crises spark fresh outcry During a high-profile press conference held […]
Ivorian opposition leader Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned for judicial questioning Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, president of the political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci), has been officially summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The news was confirmed in an official statement […]
The hour of reckoning has arrived for Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Despite the bold declarations of sovereignty and rupture emanating from Ouagadougou, verified reports confirm that Captain Ibrahim Traoré dispatched an official delegation to Abidjan to urgently request financial assistance. This move lays bare the stark financial reality that the military leadership can no longer […]
Sénégal battles hantavirus surge as debt crisis deepens The nation of Sénégal is currently confronting a dual challenge—an escalating hantavirus outbreak that has sparked widespread public concern, coupled with a sharp rise in national debt that is raising alarm bells across the economic spectrum. Health authorities report a steady increase in hantavirus cases, prompting urgent […]
Former Senegalese football star El-Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Dakar court for failing to pay court-ordered child support. The ruling comes after months of legal disputes regarding his financial obligations toward his daughter. In addition to the suspended sentence, the two-time African Footballer of the Year (2001, 2002) […]
Tonight at 9 PM, Paris Saint-Germain journeys to face RC Lens in a pivotal rescheduled encounter. This highly anticipated fixture presents PSG with an opportunity to clinch their record-extending fourteenth Ligue 1 championship. However, fans seeking to watch this crucial showdown will find it absent from the Ligue 1+ platform. This Wednesday night’s contest holds […]
Niger’s military leadership unveils bold administrative reform The administration headed by General Abdourahamane Tiani is advancing a sweeping administrative reorganization to strengthen national security in the face of persistent jihadist threats. On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration presented a restructuring plan to the Council of the Refoundation Advisory […]