The African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) convened its inaugural ordinary congress on May 14, 2026, at the Palais de la Culture in Treichville, Abidjan. This significant political gathering saw the former Ivorian president, Laurent Gbagbo, confirmed once again at the helm of the party, alongside a series of disciplinary measures targeting several key […]
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Mauritania steps up sheep supply to Sénégal for tabaski amidst regional security concerns
Nouakchott has entered into an agreement to provide Dakar with 450,000 sheep, addressing the significant shortfall in livestock traditionally supplied by neighboring countries. This increased reliance on Mauritanian sources stems directly from the escalating insecurity in Mali, which historically served as a major provider of livestock to Senegal. Beyond Senegal, Mauritania is also expected to […]
FC Bayern Munich eyes 90-million-euro star to bolster defense
17 mai 2026 06:24+02:00 FC Bayern Munich eyes 90-million-euro star to bolster defense Bundesliga Transfer market Josko Gvardiol Bayern Munich After Josko Gvardiol’s 2023 move from RB Leipzig to Manchester City for €90 million, the Croatian defender could soon return to the Bundesliga. Here’s what we know about the Bayern Munich pursuit. Stay updated with […]
Senegal’s 2029 election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye clears path for Ousmane Sonko
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’s freight sector takes digital leap with bnft training
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 […]
Buses torched near Bamako as jihadists tighten blockade on Mali capital
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 […]
Tchad denies un claims of civilian casualties in lake Chad strikes
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
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, […]
French national detained in Senegal amid anti-lgbt laws
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 citizen detained in Senegal amid legal scrutiny
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 […]
Waly diouf bodian calls madiambal diagne a ‘master fabulist’ amid sonko row
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 […]
Senegal’s president signs electoral code reform tightening eligibility rules
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 […]











