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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 […]

With the annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy visit to His Grace Monseigneur André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar, on Thursday. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s initiative, was characterized by warm exchanges and a spirit of mutual respect. During the encounter, Monseigneur Guèye offered prayers […]

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has unveiled a striking revelation about the nation’s economic landscape. In a recent address, he disclosed that 245 stalled infrastructure projects, valued at a total of 279 billion CFA francs, have been identified across the country. During a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure development, Mr. Sonko emphasized that […]

Senegal’s Infrastructure Gridlock: Sonko’s Task Force Takes Charge Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an emergency interministerial council on infrastructure this week, unveiling a bold initiative to unclog 245 stalled public projects and assets worth trillions of CFA francs. The high-level meeting, held at the President Mamadou Dia Administrative Building, marked the first step in a […]

National unity takes center stage in Senegal The former Prime Minister of Senegal, Amadou Ba, emphasized on Thursday the critical need for political dialogue and financial credibility, following a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as part of the ongoing National Dialogue initiative. The meeting at the Palace of the Republic brought together former […]

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the lack of judicial follow-up on financial accountability cases, questioning the integrity of the justice system during a high-level interministerial meeting focused on infrastructure. The government head’s remarks came as Justice Minister Yassine Fall presented updates on structural weaknesses in her department and irregularities in public construction projects. […]

The rejection of Succes Masra’s final appeal in Chad has far-reaching implications beyond the courtroom. This decision not only closes a chapter in a high-profile legal battle but also underscores deeper concerns about the judiciary’s independence amid political pressures. a landmark ruling with political consequences For years, Succes Masra represented a new wave of political […]

A critical disarmament initiative targeting rebels from the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) in Markounda, Central African Republic, has encountered significant obstacles. Forces associated with the Wagner Group are reportedly preventing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) from carrying out the planned disarmament of these armed factions. […]

In a decisive step toward ensuring seamless logistics for Dakar 2026, Senegal has launched a coordinated transport and mobility strategy under the leadership of Minister Yankhoba Diémé. The inaugural meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee (COPIL) marked the official kickoff of the operational plan for the upcoming Olympic Youth Games, setting the stage […]

Senegal infrastructure challenges Dakar, May 21 — The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, revealed that 245 stalled infrastructure projects nationwide have accumulated a public investment cost of 279 billion West African CFA francs. Speaking at an interministerial infrastructure meeting in Dakar, he highlighted that these projects—either incomplete or completed but not operational—represent dormant assets draining the […]

A devastating road collision unfolded this Thursday at the Koundoul exit, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena. A heavy-duty truck violently struck a motorcyclist, killing him instantly in a horrific accident. The force of the impact sent both the rider and his motorcycle sprawling across the roadway. At the time of the crash, the […]

The critical trade artery connecting Dakar to Bamako has come to a standstill, disrupting the flow of goods between Senegal and Mali. Trucks laden with merchandise remain stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where the border between the two nations intersects, as authorities enforce stricter controls. Drivers and logistics operators report delays stretching into days, with […]