Senegal’s UEMOA reform progress shows resilience amid targeted challenges The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led a high-level review in Dakar as part of the UEMOA community reforms assessment, joined…
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Ousmane Sonko’s government to face questions in Burkina Faso’s parliament
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Ousmane Sonko, and his cabinet are scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for the customary session of questions to the…
Prime minister ousmane sonko to address Senegal’s national assembly
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with parliamentarians during a dedicated session focused on…
Jnim targets chinese mining site in Mali, nine abductions confirmed
In a significant display of its escalating power, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) recently launched a devastating assault on a Chinese-operated mining facility in Naréna, Mali. This…
Olympic de marseille transfer saga: quinten timber on brink of 30m move
As the summer transfer window heats up, Olympique de Marseille faces a financial crunch that could reshape its squad. With the club’s revenue streams disrupted by the absence of UEFA Champions League…
French officials and associations intensify efforts against Senegal’s anti-lgbt+ legislation
french officials and associations intensify efforts against Senegal’s anti-lgbt+ legislation Leading French advocacy group STOP homophobie is currently providing crucial assistance to 68 individuals detained in Senegal. lire plus tard Pour sauvegarder…
Passing of an icon: maurice digbeu kipré, serenity founder, dies at 75
Abidjan is mourning the loss of Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the esteemed chairman, chief executive officer, and visionary founder of the Ivorian insurance firm Serenity. He passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026,…
Starlink price shock in Senegal sparks debate over internet access costs
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…
Niger’s military regime faces housing crisis due to rent control decree
The Nigerien government has recently implemented a decree capping rental prices in Niamey between 15,000 and 80,000 FCFA. While the policy aims to appease low-income citizens, it disregards fundamental economic principles. Rather…
Burkina Faso: questions arise over 2 billion fcfa aid for kaya’s displaced
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…
Ousmane sonko’s leadership at pastef under scrutiny ahead of 2026 congress
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…
Internal rifts rock pastef ahead of Senegal’s 2027 local elections
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…