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In a bold defense of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Babacar Ba, President of the Forum du Justiciable, has categorically rejected any attempt to associate the government leader with the legal…
economic investigation Tabaski spending crisis: why Senegalese families struggle to afford sheep Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski. From rotating savings clubs…
Senegal’s Fadilou Kéita, CEO of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), has escalated a legal dispute involving influential figures from Kaolack by summoning two key individuals for questioning in…
The judicial proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a pivotal juncture. As critical deadlines approach in the courtroom, the defense’s arguments are failing to sway…
The Dakar-Bamako highway, the vital trade lifeline between Senegal and Mali, is facing one of its most severe security crises in recent memory. The Union of Senegalese Truckers (URS) has…
The Dakar Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a formal inquiry into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), following revelations surrounding the…
The Government of Chad has announced key leadership changes within the Ministry of Public Security, marking a strategic realignment of its top security personnel. Two high-profile appointments have been finalized,…
When the guardian becomes the thief: a military scandal shakes Burkina Faso The Burkina Faso military is reeling from an unprecedented scandal that strikes at the very heart of its…
Tottenham’s survival clash against Everton eclipses any trophy, insists De Zerbi After Tuesday’s heartbreaking loss to Chelsea, the Spurs boss insists the Sunday showdown isn’t just a game—it’s a fight…
The Nigerien military leadership, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has taken a decisive step in its policy of distancing itself from Western partners by terminating the historic uranium mining concession…
Why Ousmane Sonko’s Friday address could redefine Senegal’s political landscape This Friday, Ousmane Sonko is set to deliver a highly anticipated address at Senegal’s National Assembly, amid escalating political tensions…
Chad’s economic transition is entering a decisive phase. The government is rolling out its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a flagship strategy designed to steer the country toward sustainable…