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Tabaski celebrations in Bamako under jihadist blockade pressure “In 30 years living in Bamako, this will be the first time I celebrate Tabaski here,” admits Alpha Amadou Kané, a 40-year-old…
A comprehensive human rights awareness campaign kicked off on May 21 at the Koumra Central Commissariat, targeting defense and security forces (FDS). The initiative is designed to embed strict adherence…
Dakar witnessed a significant diplomatic and spiritual encounter this afternoon as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye, the Archbishop of Dakar. The meeting took…
Dakar witnessed a notable diplomatic gesture this week as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye just days before Senegal’s annual Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage. The…
The streets of Niamey are packed with sheep this Tabaski season, yet the holiday’s joy is overshadowed by an unexpected price surge. Trucks laden with livestock from across Niger roll…
Senegal’s prime minister meets bishop ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Bishop André…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed ministers overseeing Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget to implement urgent measures to revitalize the country’s natural heritage management. This initiative aims…
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…