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The revelation slipped through unnoticed. Nestled within the 219-page 2026 National Human Development Report, a single line disclosed that a staggering 77% of Nyanga’s residents live below the poverty line.…
Morocco’s Haut-commissariat au plan has unveiled its latest demographic projections, revealing a nation on the cusp of profound transformation by 2060. The projections, based on varying scenarios for fertility, mortality,…
In a fiery address delivered this past Sunday in Touba, Ousmane Sonko—former Prime Minister and current President of Senegal’s National Assembly—issued a stark warning to the government led by Al…
During his recent tour across the Baol region, Ousmane Sonko significantly intensified his criticism of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Convening in Touba this Sunday, where he inaugurated the Pastef-Touba headquarters…
The leader of the political movement AGIR-Les Leaders, Thierno Bocoum, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over the controversial issue of political funds he claims were received during Sonko’s…
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has initiated a sweeping overhaul of Senegal’s extractive industries, marking a clear departure from the political patronage that previously dominated state-owned enterprises. In a decisive move…
While global powers race to dominate artificial intelligence through sheer computational power, Gabon is advocating for a radically different approach. At the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, under…
Historic venues selected for FIBA World Cup 2027 African qualifiers The FIBA Africa regional office has finalized the host nations for Window 4 of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African…
After more than a year of frozen diplomatic relations, Algeria and Mali have taken decisive steps to thaw tensions by reinstating their ambassadors and reopening reciprocal airspace. This thaw comes…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has voiced profound apprehension that the health situation in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, could spiral further downwards if anticipated funding cuts materialize. This region…
Mbacké played host this Saturday to Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of the Pastef party. His visit marked the official launch of a crucial membership card sales campaign, an initiative…
ousmane sonko confronts president faye in touba regarding public funds Ousmane Sonko utilized Pastef’s significant “48 hours” event in Touba to deliver a sharp rebuke to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.…