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Algeria and Chad have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their strategic partnership, signing two pivotal agreements this week that cover public works and energy. The deals were finalized during high-level delegations visiting N’Djamena and Algiers, with the shared goal of expediting commitments made in April and deepening South-South cooperation. Infrastructure collaboration gains momentum […]

Lac Rose ‘green city’ project sparks fierce opposition in Sénégal In Sénégal, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new development at Lac Rose has sent a clear message: high-end studios and luxury villas are now available for purchase off-plan. Despite significant local opposition, construction for this ambitious ‘green city’ project is poised to begin. Ibrahima Mbaye, […]

Senegal’s PASTEF-Les Patriotes party faces resignation rumors, El Malick Ndiaye responds Leaders of Senegal’s PASTEF-Les Patriotes party have addressed recent internal speculation following rumors about a potential resignation by Ousmane Sonko, the party’s founder. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly and a senior party figure, took to social media to reaffirm the organization’s […]

Tensions grip Senegal’s political scene as resignation rumors swirl around Ousmane Sonko The Senegalese political landscape is facing fresh turbulence following a journalist’s claim that Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to resign, prompting an immediate response from PASTEF’s leadership and raising questions about information manipulation. PASTEF leadership denies resignation claims amid rising party tensions […]

Matar Ndiaga Seck, aged 51, widely recognized as a political ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of « acts against nature ». The arrest follows a warrant issued by police authorities in Linguère, located in the northern region of Louga. Investigators indicate that evidence […]

A 51-year-old political figure from Senegal, identified by local press as Matar Ndiaga Seck and described as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been detained by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of unnatural acts. The arrest follows a warrant issued by police in Linguère, a town in the northern region […]

Foot, Ligue 2, Play-offs Following a largely uneventful match, Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic 0-0 (7-6 on penalties) victory against Rodez on Friday evening in the Ligue 2 play-off 2. This triumph propels Les Verts into a two-legged barrage against the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1, which will be either Le Havre, Auxerre, or Nice. The […]

UN Security Council condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has delivered a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that rocked Mali in late April and early May, describing them as deplorable and cowardly acts that pose a grave threat to international peace and security. In a sharply worded statement, the […]

The Alliance pour la République (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced profound outrage following the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with a court-issued detention warrant tied to the PRODAC case. Government accused of weaponizing justice In an official statement, the APR directly implicated Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted articles L29 and L30 of the electoral code, marking a pivotal step in Senegal’s electoral framework modernization. This landmark decision follows a second parliamentary review and sets the stage for upcoming elections. Parliament’s decisive action After the President returned the draft text on May 7, 2025 citing technical […]

Rumors circulating on social media this past Friday morning suggested an urgent meeting was being organized by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district. According to the unverified report, several key members of the Pastef party, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, […]

Twelve months have passed since Chad’s authorities detained and subsequently sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister, whose imprisonment on politically motivated charges has become a stark symbol of the government’s intolerance toward dissent. On the morning of May 16, 2025, security forces raided Succès Masra’s home in N’Djamena, arresting him […]