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Starlink’s internet pricing in Senegal triggers widespread controversy Senegal is at the center of a heated debate following Starlink’s announcement of its fixed internet pricing structure. Consumers and industry observers are questioning whether these rates truly reflect the company’s commitment to making high-speed connectivity accessible across the country. Why Senegal’s internet pricing matters The introduction […]

The Burkina Faso government recently unveiled a high-profile agricultural support initiative, allocating over two billion FCFA, purportedly to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) being resettled in Kaya. This development, part of the broader Burkina government news agenda, however, masks a starker truth: an alleged blatant misappropriation of funds. This scheme, it appears, is exploiting the […]

Legal and political hurdles challenge sonko’s continued role As the countdown to the 2026 party congress begins, the question of whether Ousmane Sonko can maintain his leadership of the PASTEF is sparking intense debate. The Article 17 of the party’s statutes has become the focal point of discussions, raising doubts about his eligibility to remain […]

Internal rifts rock Pastef ahead of Senegal’s 2027 local elections With Senegal’s 2027 local elections just a year away, tensions within the Pastef party are escalating, exposing deep-seated positioning battles among its prominent figures. Nowhere are these divisions more apparent than in Dakar, where growing fractures threaten the movement’s cohesion across multiple communities. Dakar emerges […]

The morning of May 18th brought devastating news to the people of Intahaka, near Gao. A Malian military drone, intended to strike suspected terrorists, instead decimated a vehicle belonging to the GATIA armed group—a coalition long allied with Bamako’s central government. The tragic error left multiple fatalities and severe injuries, underscoring the widening cracks in […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, Abidjan, emerged as the focal point for continental discussions on personal data stewardship on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) convened over thirty delegations. This included twenty-four representatives from across the African continent, complemented by European […]

alliance for the republic denounces prime minister sonko in touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has significantly ramped up its efforts in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour. Party representatives, appearing before Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, vehemently condemned what they described as a political scheme orchestrated by the current administration, reigniting a nationwide […]

N’Djamena recently came alive with a vibrant cultural celebration as the Chad National Museum, under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourist Development, Culture, and Handicrafts, hosted its very first Museum Night. This landmark event, held on Monday, May 18, 2026, marked International Museum Day, drawing attention to Chad’s rich cultural heritage. From 8 PM […]

Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality legislation, which significantly stiffens penalties for “acts against nature,” is already having judicial consequences amidst widespread controversy. In the six weeks following its promulgation, authorities have apprehended more than a hundred individuals across the nation. Some of these arrests involve charges of alleged voluntary HIV transmission, an accusation that substantially broadens […]

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, recently became the focal point for African digital governance as the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) convened for four days, commencing May 18, 2026. This significant gathering united over thirty nations from both Africa and Europe, featuring twenty-four African delegations alongside international experts, private […]