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Senegal’s coastal security shifts to Turkey amid sovereignty debate

Senegal is redefining its maritime security strategy by entrusting coastal surveillance to Turkey, marking a significant shift in its defense partnerships. Following the withdrawal of French military forces in 2024—a move aligned with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s sovereignist agenda—Dakar is now turning to Ankara for enhanced maritime protection. This strategic […]

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Sénégal faces growing cyber threats as trésor public targeted

The latest cyberattack on the Sénégal’s Public Treasury underscores a troubling pattern for Dakar. Within just six months, three critical government departments have suffered breaches, thrusting the nation’s cybersecurity preparedness into sharp focus. This surge in digital intrusions coincides with the state’s accelerated push for digital transformation, which inherently expands the attack surface for malicious […]

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Senegal debt crisis prompts calls for new financing strategies

Senegal’s debt burden sparks urgent calls for smarter borrowing solutions Economists gathered in Dakar this week have urged Senegal to rethink its debt management strategy, warning that the current borrowing approach risks exacerbating the country’s financial strain. At a high-profile conference on Senegal’s debt crisis, experts presented bold alternatives to traditional multilateral lending, emphasizing the […]

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Senegal Maroc football rivalry overshadows africa-France summit

Nairobi — Tensions simmered beneath diplomatic smiles as the Senegal vs Morocco football controversy dominated private conversations at the Africa-France summit in Nairobi. Days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal proudly declared 2026 a “special year” for his nation—”kicked off with an African Cup of Nations title”—the fallout from the disputed final in Rabat […]

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Côte d’Ivoire: energy firm marks 60 years with bold expansion plans

Côte d’Ivoire’s hydrocarbon leader celebrates six decades of growth and future ambitions An industry stalwart with roots stretching back six decades has launched a year-long celebration to honor its legacy while charting an ambitious path forward. The milestone event, held at the company’s Vridi headquarters in Abidjan, marked the official beginning of commemorations that will […]

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Trade transit cooperation Cameroon Chad boost logistics

Economic ties Cameroun and Chad pave the way for smoother trade transit between Douala and N’Djamena Staff writer |5 hours ago|2 min read Enhanced cooperation to unblock the Douala-N’Djamena trade corridor The Cameroonian Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, held a crucial meeting with the Chadian Prime Minister, Allamaye Halina, in N’Djamena on […]

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Chadian opposition denounces weaponized justice system

In a scathing assessment of Chad’s current political climate, the opposition group Les Patriotes has sharply criticized what it describes as a deliberately manipulated judiciary, following the recent sentencing of eight prominent GCAP (Political Actors Consultation Group) leaders to eight years in prison. Chad’s escalating crises spark fresh outcry During a high-profile press conference held […]

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Côte d’Ivoire: Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned for judicial questioning

Ivorian opposition leader Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned for judicial questioning Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, president of the political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci), has been officially summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The news was confirmed in an official statement […]

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Burkina Faso’s financial crisis: Ibrahim Traoré’s turn to Côte d’Ivoire for urgent aid

The hour of reckoning has arrived for Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Despite the bold declarations of sovereignty and rupture emanating from Ouagadougou, verified reports confirm that Captain Ibrahim Traoré dispatched an official delegation to Abidjan to urgently request financial assistance. This move lays bare the stark financial reality that the military leadership can no longer […]