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The Supreme Court of Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence against political leader Succès Masra, closing the legal chapter on one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures. The ruling, delivered on a Thursday session, dismissed the appeal filed by the former prime minister and leader of the Transformateurs party. Crimes leading to the […]

Tchad opposition leader Succès Masra remains jailed after supreme court appeal rejected The Supreme Court of Chad has upheld the 20-year prison sentence of prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, deepening political tensions in N’Djamena. The decision, announced on May 21, 2026, follows a high-profile appeal that was rejected despite vigorous legal […]

With the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Sénégal‘s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires in Dakar. He was warmly received by Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and institutional harmony. The Prime Minister arrived […]

A sweeping inventory of government infrastructure projects has uncovered 245 assets and initiatives that remain unutilized, require completion, or could be repurposed for greater efficiency. The findings emerged during an interministerial infrastructure review chaired by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. key findings from the infrastructure assessment The review categorized the identified assets and projects into four […]

Dakar — In a gesture of goodwill ahead of the upcoming Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courteous visit to Monseigneur André Guéye, Archbishop of Dakar, this afternoon. The meeting unfolded in a warm and friendly atmosphere, fostering genuine dialogue between the two leaders. Central to their discussion were pressing national […]

In a gesture of goodwill ahead of one of Senegal’s most significant religious events, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon. The meeting took place just days before the annual Pèlerinage de Popenguine, a major Catholic gathering that draws thousands of faithful to the revered shrine in the […]

In a surprising economic twist, Niger has recorded a historic deflation rate of -8.5% in April 2026, according to the latest Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). While economists celebrate this milestone as a sign of macroeconomic stability, the reality on the ground tells a more complex story […]

The streets of Niamey are teeming with livestock as the city prepares for Tabaski 2026. Trucks loaded with sheep roll in from every corner of Niger, filling the markets with an overwhelming supply. Yet, the laws of supply and demand seem to have vanished into thin air—abundance has not translated into affordable prices, leaving household […]

Ousmane Sonko meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this week. The meeting underscored the deep spiritual significance of the event, which stands as one of the most anticipated religious gatherings in Senegal’s annual calendar. […]

SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a firm directive to cabinet ministers to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects within their respective sectors. The call came during a high-level interministerial council meeting focused on infrastructure development. Maritime and port infrastructure take center stage Sonko specifically emphasized […]

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key cabinet members, including the Ministers of Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget, to implement all necessary measures to invigorate the stewardship of Senegal’s national natural assets. In close collaboration with COSIVRA, the administration aims to establish a modern and sustainable framework for the development and management […]

In a gesture underscoring the government’s commitment to national cohesion, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was granted an official audience by His Grace André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting, held ahead of the 2026 Popenguine pilgrimage, reflected the spirit of mutual respect and shared purpose that underpins Senegal’s social fabric. During the cordial exchange, the […]