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The National Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CENTIF) of Senegal has released its 2025 activity report, an annual publication that details the state of the nation’s efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This document, made public under the authority of its president, Cheikh Mouhamadou Bamba Siby, firmly positions financial oversight as a […]

The northern border region of Togo is witnessing heightened military presence as authorities take decisive steps to counter escalating jihadist threats originating from neighboring Burkina Faso. In a show of force and solidarity, soldiers, gendarmes, and police officers marched through local communities, their disciplined formation drawing cheers from crowds lining the streets. Behind them, schoolchildren […]

The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, made an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to attend the inauguration of Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected in the January 15 general election. Under the theme “Safeguarding achievements and advancing toward upper-middle-income status”, the ceremony brought together African heads of state alongside delegations from […]

During a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) outlined its intensified strategy to bolster economic cooperation with Senegal. The discussions centered on transformative projects poised to reshape the country’s infrastructure and energy landscape, signaling a new chapter in bilateral relations.

Over the past two decades, the landscape of Senegal’s major public contracts has undergone a dramatic transformation. Once dominated by French conglomerates, the country’s most strategic projects—ports, stadiums, industrial zones, and hotels—are now increasingly awarded to Chinese, Turkish, Tunisian, and Emirati firms. In the once French stronghold of Dakar’s infrastructure sector, Chinese companies now secure […]

Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo’s Council, has intensified diplomatic efforts across Central and East Africa, focusing on regional cooperation and peace initiatives in the Great Lakes region. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, he attended the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, marking Museveni’s re-election to the country’s highest office. Following the official […]

The bustling commune of Abobo in Abidjan is mourning the loss of a prominent political and traditional leader. Koné Gogé, widely known as Le Doyen, former mayor of Abobo, delegate of the PDCI-RDA in Abobo 2, and chief of the village of Kpafonon, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The announcement, confirmed by close […]

Regional alliance dismantles Boko Haram’s Lake Chad bastions A coordinated military campaign led by Chad, with direct support from Nigeria and Niger, has forced Boko Haram jihadists into retreat from their Lake Chad strongholds. Local fishermen and intelligence sources confirm the militant group’s fighters are abandoning island camps under heavy aerial and ground assaults that […]

A significant conference on the debt crisis recently took place in Dakar, though Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, originally slated to oversee its opening, was unable to attend due to illness, as confirmed by Justice Minister Yacine Fall. In his stead, Ayib Daffé, president of the ruling Pastef parliamentary group, addressed the assembly. Daffé stressed the […]

Sénégal’s debt crisis sparks intense discussions in Dakar The debt crisis gripping Sénégal has become a focal point of economic discourse in Dakar, where policymakers, economists, and civil society leaders are convening to explore sustainable alternatives to austerity measures imposed by international creditors. Over two days, stakeholders are dissecting the root causes of the country’s […]

Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, a prominent holding company, has officially confirmed its acquisition of SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile), the longstanding leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s automotive technical control sector. Addressing the press in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, elaborated on the strategic takeover of SICTA and the significant progress achieved […]

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, recently engaged in a pivotal discussion with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The meeting centered on critical economic reforms and debt management strategies, highlighting the nation’s ongoing efforts to secure a stable financial future. Key takeaways from the high-level meeting During the talks, Kristalina Georgieva […]