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A widely circulated video has brought to light the astonishingly high prices in Dakar, where common items like chicken, retailing at 2,610 F CFA per kilo, surpass costs found in…
Newcastle United are in the final stages of securing a £30 million deal for Benfica defender Amar Dedic, aiming to complete the transfer in time for his Premier League debut…
The constitutional overhaul announced by Senegalese authorities is progressing into an extensive consultation phase. A delegation from the Civil Society Coalition for the Application of the National Assizes’ Conclusions and…
In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, Morocco emerged as the linchpin behind the release of Yann Vézilier, a French intelligence officer held captive in Mali for nearly a year. The unfolding…
Crystal Palace has completed the signing of Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise, ending a dramatic transfer saga that saw his move to Inter Milan collapse earlier this…
In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby recently issued a presidential pardon for Succès Masra, a prominent political opponent and former Prime Minister. This act of clemency, granted via decree, nullifies…
Côte d’Ivoire is embarking on a significant initiative to bolster its domestic animal and fisheries output, aiming to substantially reduce its reliance on imports. This strategic push comes as the…
The conversation surrounding asset declarations has once again gained prominence in Sénégal, with Khalifa Sall adopting a proactive stance. The former mayor of Dakar, a leading figure within Taxawu Sénégal,…
The Senegalese government has formally referred a proposed law on special funds to the Constitutional Council, leading to the immediate suspension of the legislative plenary session. Meanwhile, significant rainfall is…
Algeria and Niger ignite new energy partnership Kafra Sud-Est 1 In a significant step forward for bilateral relations, Premier ministre Sifi Ghrieb, acting on directives from Président Abdelmadjid Tebboune, recently…
The management of political funds within the Senegalese Primature has become a central topic in the media landscape. Commentator Badara Gadiaga has publicly denounced what he terms as “vampirism” concerning…
Lomé, 14 August 2026 — Four days of intense scientific exchange concluded on Friday at the University of Lomé with the closing ceremony of the 26th edition of the West…