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National unity takes center stage in Senegal The former Prime Minister of Senegal, Amadou Ba, emphasized on Thursday the critical need for political dialogue and financial credibility, following a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as part of the ongoing National Dialogue initiative. The meeting at the Palace of the Republic brought together former […]

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the lack of judicial follow-up on financial accountability cases, questioning the integrity of the justice system during a high-level interministerial meeting focused on infrastructure. The government head’s remarks came as Justice Minister Yassine Fall presented updates on structural weaknesses in her department and irregularities in public construction projects. […]

The rejection of Succes Masra’s final appeal in Chad has far-reaching implications beyond the courtroom. This decision not only closes a chapter in a high-profile legal battle but also underscores deeper concerns about the judiciary’s independence amid political pressures. a landmark ruling with political consequences For years, Succes Masra represented a new wave of political […]

A critical disarmament initiative targeting rebels from the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) in Markounda, Central African Republic, has encountered significant obstacles. Forces associated with the Wagner Group are reportedly preventing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) from carrying out the planned disarmament of these armed factions. […]

In a decisive step toward ensuring seamless logistics for Dakar 2026, Senegal has launched a coordinated transport and mobility strategy under the leadership of Minister Yankhoba Diémé. The inaugural meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee (COPIL) marked the official kickoff of the operational plan for the upcoming Olympic Youth Games, setting the stage […]

Senegal infrastructure challenges Dakar, May 21 — The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, revealed that 245 stalled infrastructure projects nationwide have accumulated a public investment cost of 279 billion West African CFA francs. Speaking at an interministerial infrastructure meeting in Dakar, he highlighted that these projects—either incomplete or completed but not operational—represent dormant assets draining the […]

A devastating road collision unfolded this Thursday at the Koundoul exit, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena. A heavy-duty truck violently struck a motorcyclist, killing him instantly in a horrific accident. The force of the impact sent both the rider and his motorcycle sprawling across the roadway. At the time of the crash, the […]

Traffic along the vital Dakar-Bamako corridor has come to a standstill, creating ripple effects across West Africa’s economic landscape. The disruption, centered near the Senegal-Mali border at Kidira, has left transporters stranded and regional commerce in limbo. What triggered the halt in cross-border trade? The blockade stems from escalating tensions tied to security concerns along […]

The critical trade artery connecting Dakar to Bamako has come to a standstill, disrupting the flow of goods between Senegal and Mali. Trucks laden with merchandise remain stranded at the Kidira checkpoint, where the border between the two nations intersects, as authorities enforce stricter controls. Drivers and logistics operators report delays stretching into days, with […]