Welcome to this week’s essential overview of the continent’s political and economic developments. Here’s what made headlines: An analysis of the Africa Forward summit and statements from Emmanuel Macron. The Africa CEO…
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French national detained in Sénégal under strict anti-LGBT+ legislation
A French national has been held in Sénégal since February 14, facing charges that include “unnatural acts.” The nation strengthened its laws against homosexual relations in March, with penalties now extending up…
Mali terror attacks spark un Security Council condemnation
The UN Security Council Denounces Recent Terrorist Assaults in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a stern rebuke against a wave of barbaric terrorist acts carried out by Al-Qaïda-linked militants…
Senegal’s strategic shift to UEMOA market amidst international financing challenges
Deprived of access to Eurobond markets following the disclosure of its 2024 budget revisions, Senegal has strategically repositioned the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public securities market as its primary…
Algeria and Chad advance trans-Saharan highway and N’Djamena power plant projects
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…
Lac Rose ‘green city’ project sparks fierce opposition in Sénégal
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…
Senegal’s pastef party unites amid resignation rumors of ousmane sonko
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…
Senegal politics: tensions rise as sonko resignation rumors spark reactions
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…
Senegal arrests prominent figure linked to Ousmane Sonko over alleged unnatural acts
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…
Senegal activist close to prime minister sonko held over alleged unnatural acts
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…
Ascent battle awaits saint-Étienne after dramatic penaltyshootout victory
Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic promotion spot in a thrilling penalty shootout against Rodez, setting up a high-stakes playoff against the 16th-placed Ligue 1 side. The match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra…
Brice maubleu’s penalty heroics send saint-étienne to ligue 1 play-off
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…