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The Supreme Court in Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence against political figure Succès Masra. On Thursday, the court upheld the conviction handed down on August 9, 2025, dismissing…
An extensive audit of government infrastructure projects has revealed 245 unfinished assets and projects across Senegal, presenting opportunities for recycling, enhancement, or urgent completion. The findings, compiled from data collected…
The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) for April 2026, revealing a striking macroeconomic shift: Niger is experiencing a historic deflation rate…
Dakar’s Leadership Calls for Accelerated Progress on Ongoing Developments During a high-level interministerial meeting in Dakar, the Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, underscored the urgent need to finalize and operationalize a…
The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has revealed the existence of 245 stalled public infrastructure projects across Senegal, representing a total investment of 279 billion West African CFA francs. Speaking during…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened a landmark interministerial council meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Presidential Administrative Building in Dakar to address the nation’s infrastructure challenges. The session…
Politics Cameroon and Chad strengthen military ties after unity day The participation of Chad’s armed forces in the National Unity Day parade has paved the way for deeper bilateral military…
Sonko challenges Justice Minister over stalled legal proceedings Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in judicial accountability, directly challenging Yassine Fall, the Minister…
Senegal’s prime minister unveils massive infrastructure blockage Dakar witnessed a critical revelation as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed that 245 infrastructure projects—valued at a staggering 279 billion CFA francs—remain stalled…
A devastating road accident unfolded this week in Koundoul, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena, Chad, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in a tragic collision involving a heavy-duty…
Commercial exchanges between Senegal and Mali have come to a standstill following heightened tensions at the border crossing near Kidira. Truckers and logistics operators report significant delays and disruptions in…
The main trade route linking Dakar and Bamako has come to a standstill, as transporters face mounting challenges at the Kidira border crossing. This critical artery, vital for regional commerce,…