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The Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is taking direct control of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address the country’s pressing debt crisis. This move comes after the…
The push for contraceptive access in conflict-ridden regions of the Sahel is revealing unintended consequences in areas like Tillabéri. While initiatives such as the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) model are…
The issue of Senegal’s debt has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, policymakers, economists, and public sector stakeholders are actively exploring financing and restructuring options that…
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Paris Saint-Germain’s Russian pipeline gains momentum When Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of Matvey Safonov last summer for around €20 million from Krasnodar, few anticipated the goalkeeper would swiftly displace…
In a landmark move to streamline trade flows across Central Africa, Chad’s Bureau National de Fret Terrestre (BNFT), alongside counterparts from Cameroon and the Central African Republic, has inked a…
The synchronized assaults by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, represent a significant strategic shift in Mali’s security…
The diplomatic landscape between Senegal and Botswana is shifting gears as Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko elevate their nations’ ties to a new strategic level. Following closely timed political…
The Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed that the highly anticipated Champions League final between the club and Arsenal FC will be broadcast live at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May…
Nearly 1,000 associations operating in Burkina Faso have faced suspension by the military leadership, citing violations of legal obligations. Since mid-April, 811 associations have been suspended for “failure to renew…
The Senegal government is set to leverage the Nairobi 2026 summit as a pivotal moment to bolster its economic appeal. Led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a carefully selected delegation—dubbed…
The National Financial Intelligence Unit (CENTIF) of Senegal has unveiled its 2025 activity report, offering a comprehensive overview of progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Released under the…