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News business Côte d’Ivoire: energy firm marks 60 years with bold future plans By Staff Writer – May 13, 2026 0 29 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Corlay Côte d’Ivoire, formerly Texaco, has officially…
Mercenaries in Central Africa revive ancient torture methods in Haut-Mbomou The Haut-Mbomou region in the Central African Republic has become a disturbing symbol of brutality, where mercenaries—reportedly of Russian origin—are…
El-Hadji Diouf, a former football star from Senegal, has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Dakar court for failing to pay court-ordered child support. The ruling was…
Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad The US Embassy in N’Djamena invites American citizens living in Chad to join an online session on May 20 to discuss security updates…
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 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…
From May 12 to 15, 2026, Abidjan will host the 7th annual ID4Africa general assembly at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët. The event centers on the theme “Digital identity:…
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 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…
Côte d’Ivoire mourns former Abobo mayor Koné Gogé May 12, 2026 7 views The Abobo community in Côte d’Ivoire is in mourning following the passing of a prominent political and…
In Dakar, economists, policymakers, and financial experts are gathering for a pivotal two-day conference focused on Senegal’s escalating debt crisis. Titled ‘Senegal’s Debt Crisis: Toward Sustainable and Progressive Solutions Beyond…
Senegal-FMI: debt management and reforms take center stage in Diomaye-Georgieva talks Dakar, Senegal — The debt sustainability and economic reforms of Senegal were the focal points during a high-level meeting…