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In a gesture underscoring national unity and interfaith respect, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid an official visit to Dakar’s Archbishop, Mgr André Guèye, just months before the highly anticipated 2026…
With the annual Notre-Dame de Popenguine pilgrimage just around the corner, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy call this Thursday to Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar.…
The militarization of the Malian state: a structural shift in power Bamako’s declaration of restored military sovereignty following the withdrawal of French forces and the gradual distancing from Western security…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened a cabinet meeting to lay the groundwork for the 2026-2027 rainy season agricultural campaign. While acknowledging progress made by national agencies like the Institut de…
In Chad, judicial decisions often carry the bitter aftertaste of political rulings. The recent dismissal of Succès Masra’s pourvoi en cassation—a final appeal—transcends mere legal procedure. It marks a defining…
Senegal’s Transport Network Takes Shape Ahead of Historic 2026 Youth Olympics The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, led the inaugural session of the Transport and Mobility Steering…
The Teranga Lions have announced their 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by the return of Sadio Mané and a determined Kalidou Koulibaly, despite his injury concerns.…
The Nigerien government finalized a landmark decision on May 18, 2026, during a cabinet meeting, to establish a national uranium mining company and revoke the mining concession held by the…
In a recently published biography titled « Auguste Miremont, from Houphouët to Ouattara, candidly… », the former Ivorian Minister of Communication and longtime director of Fraternité Matin shares intimate insights…
Following the international conference on the Hajj held this Wednesday in Jeddah under the aegis of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, key recommendations were issued to ensure the…
Patrice Talon delivers heartfelt farewell to Benin as tenure ends In a solemn message addressed to the nation, outgoing President Patrice Talon reflects on a transformative decade of governance. Editorial…
The capital city of Chad, N’Djamena, is buzzing with anticipation as Eid al-Adha, also known as Tabaski, approaches. Markets, streets, and livestock markets across the city are teeming with activity,…