The streets of Niamey are teeming with livestock as the city prepares for Tabaski 2026. Trucks loaded with sheep roll in from every corner of Niger, filling the markets with an overwhelming…
Niger faces record deflation amid rising food costs
In a surprising economic twist, Niger has recorded a historic deflation rate of -8.5% in April 2026, according to the latest Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) released by the National Institute of…
Ousmane Sonko meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage
Ousmane Sonko meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this week. The…
Wolfsburg and paderborn end first leg of bundesliga relegation playoff goalless
Wolves held as Paderborn frustrates Wolfsburg in relegation playoff opener In a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07 played out a scoreless draw…
Senegal’s PM urges completion of stalled infrastructure projects
SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a firm directive to cabinet ministers to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects within their respective sectors….
Senegal’s prime minister sonko champions public-private partnerships for national park development
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key cabinet members, including the Ministers of Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget, to implement all necessary measures to invigorate the stewardship of Senegal’s…
Senegal prime minister meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
In a gesture underscoring the government’s commitment to national cohesion, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was granted an official audience by His Grace André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting, held ahead of…
Wolfsburg and paderborn play to a stalemate in first leg of bundesliga relegation playoff
Wolfsburg and Paderborn play to a stalemate in first leg of Bundesliga relegation playoff The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff ended goalless on Thursday as 16th-placed Wolfsburg hosted third-placed Paderborn…
Ousmane Sonko meets Archbishop of Dakar ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage
With the annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy visit to His Grace Monseigneur André Guèye, Archbishop of Dakar, on Thursday. The meeting, held…
Mali’s shift: how war reshapes state power
Bamako’s declaration of restored military sovereignty following the withdrawal of French forces and the progressive abandonment of Western security frameworks has been framed by authorities as a historic triumph for Malian self-determination….
Senegal prime minister exposes dormant assets worth 279 billion cfa francs
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has unveiled a striking revelation about the nation’s economic landscape. In a recent address, he disclosed that 245 stalled infrastructure projects, valued at a total…
Senegal’s 2026 agricultural campaign: Sonko tackles food sovereignty challenges
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened a cabinet meeting to lay the groundwork for the 2026-2027 winter farming campaign, marking a pivotal step toward Senegal’s food sovereignty ambitions. While commending institutions like the…